Great info, thanks for making the app understandable. I have a 2020 502 Mag. It took me a while to find the plugin on the engine. Look under the air intake filter. Pop the cover off and fish around under the filter you will find the yellow cap there. Thanks again for taking the time to show how the app works
Just subscribed. I'm here in Murfreesboro getting ready to look at used boat tomorrow. I took my vessel view module off my boat at home to put on the boat tomorrow before I take it out for a test run. I'm glad I have it.
@@adayinthislife4545 HaHa, I was only a neighbor for a day. I did purchase the boat, and drove it back to Arkansas. I haven't figured out yet how to switch or add my new boat to the vessel view. I'm taking it off my old boat and transferring it to my new.
Awesome video thanks for that. I am been frustrated with the analog gauges for so long and now some of them are failing. This is the way forward, replace all the gauges with a brand new iPad PRO.
Thanks, so glad you found it and it was helpful. Don’t already have the VV Dongle? It’s a great feeling knowing I don’t have to guess if my gauges are reading accurately. I LOVE my VV mobile. Thanks for watching. Let me know how it good and if you love it too
This is an excellent video on Vessel View! Until now I wondered why I even bought it. There was nothing out there to explain how to set it up and use. Not even the Mercury reps at the boat show could. I have this saved and will refer to it many times Im sure. Thank You and I have subscribed... Dave R
Hi Dave, I completely understand what you’re saying, I felt the same when I bought mine. Glad you found this video and it was helpful. Thanks also for subscribing, I very much appreciate it. Any other boating topics you’d like to see covered? Anything more with VV mobile? Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Congrats! I’m glad you liked the video. I think VV is a great piece of technology. It sure gives me peace of mind that I truly know what’s going on with my motor and such. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks for watching
VesselView Mobile has been an excellent data source for the functioning of the Mercury outboard. Thank you for putting this video out there. There will be screen burn from having the app open all the time, so I have an old smartphone mounted on the dash that is used for this app, the Victron app for the shunt on the trolling motor battery, and downloaded music. However, I have a few frustrations: 1. It would be nice if there was a way of adding separate notes that didn't relate to their regular maintenance green/red circle replace/check options. For example, recording just an alternator change with the engine hours and date. I've sent a suggestion about this to Mercury, but crickets came back on that. 2. The price. This thing costs $320ish in Canada, and two have already failed - each just outside the warranty period. This has been one every boating season and so I've paid $1,000 for this functionality (the third has lasted a couple of seasons now). These engines are expensive, and I feel that being able to keep an eye on what's going on with it shouldn't be an extra profit feature for Mercury.
I agree, the information at hand is amazing. That’s a good idea on the other maintenance logging as well, it would be nice. Man, hate to hear you’ve had such bad luck with yours. Knock on wood, ours has been rock solid. Hope you can get it settled with them and keep one working long term. Thanks for watching
Good job on the video and excellent explanation on the blocked alarm codes. I'm going to order one today just so I can find out why my boat motor is beeping at times. Thanks again!
Glad you liked it. It is a great piece of technology for sure. It gives me peace of mind knowing I’m seeing what the computer is seeing vs trusting a gauge. Enjoy yours and thanks for watching
You’re welcome, glad you watched it. I don’t have an installation video but that’s not a bad idea. It’s pretty simple, once you find exactly where your plug is located. I have a picture of where it’s mounted but I don’t know how to share it here.. it very simply zip tied around the wiring loom right behind the motor, near its plug. Hope that helps. If I can share a pic here I gladly will. Thanks for watching
Maybe this will work, here is the link to the google drive photos showing it’s position drive.google.com/file/d/1mr4iuC0UuYkzIbWnLYu-F1H6UvM_16cv drive.google.com/file/d/1s1gM8jGDRjMaYA_fxvBI2-df36TvlY6j/view?usp=drivesdk Let me know if the link works
This was very helpful. I especially benefited from the description about blocking faults for sensors that my engine does not have. Thank you for the information.
Thank you, I appreciate it. Glad you found the info useful. How do you like VesselView? I LOVE mine. Thanks for watching. If you don’t mind, could you give the video a thumbs up and share it? Thanks
Nice.. yeah VV is an amazing piece of tech for sure. I’d love the full system to have more info, may be a project later this year but it’s so much $$$ UGH! Thanks I appreciate it. Question. Do you think it would be helpful to keep this video but also cut the video into segments and post them individually too? This way people can just watch what they want to see?
Awesome. Congrats on your new toy. I hope you love it as much as I do, it’s the best money I’ve spent on my boat besides gas money lol. Enjoy and thanks for watching
Congrats on the new boat. I think you’ll really appreciate the features of VV. I know what you mean, every video I saw about it was either super basic and/or for outboards etc.. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great explanation. Mercury should pay you for this, their video is pathetic and so is their website, and the dealers don't seem to know much either - my dealer didn't even offer this as a option.
You’re very welcome, glad you found it helpful. It’s a great piece of technology for sure.. hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Yeah that would be awesome if they did but I doubt that’ll happen Thanks for watching.
I hear ya, that’s part of the reason I made the video, I couldn’t find much info on it as well. Glad you found it useful. Enjoy. Once you get it going, post back, love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for watching
Thanks for covering the app, looks useful. I'm thinking of getting this put in, and possibly adding an iPad Mini to show the data. How did you mount your iPhone to the boat?
Glad you liked it and found it helpful. Yes, is a very useful piece of technology, IMO. I really appreciate having this info right at my fingertips. To hold my phone, I just got a suction cup phone holder and stuck it to the windshield. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 so I have Mercury Smart View installed and mounted a Samsung Tab 10 tablet to a ram mount. Unfortunately the screen was almost unreadable in direct sunlight. I swapped it out with my Samsung Galaxy 8 smartphone and can read the data with no issues. The tablet was just to big and bulky as well.
Yeah I can see that happening. That’s part of the reason I use my iPhone. I’d love more visibility and screen size but I bet the glare can be atrocious. Thanks for the update.
If you’re interested, I have a video on installation and setup as well. It’s right here Mercruiser Vessel View Installation (PART 2 of adding Vessel View to your boat.) th-cam.com/video/UBQKfn0jnzQ/w-d-xo.html
Hey, thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it was useful. You’re gonna love VV and it’s peace of mind it gives you. Let me know what you think once you have it going. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 well, not good news.... Finally the module arrives, i installed, pretty easy, but.... The lights doesn't turn on. The supported engines configuration chart says that it should work in my engine, but it doesn't. I asked the the store in which i bought it (brunswick or something like that) , still waiting for the answer... :-(
Ugh, that’s stinks. Have you contacted Mercruiser? Call them and give them your motor serial number and they’ll tell you for sure if it is compatible. Hope it is, it’s such a great piece of gear. Keep me posted, I’d love to hear how this progresses
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. I absolutely love my vessel view. I have a video coming out, today, showing the installation of the dongle. If you’re looking to pick one up, here’s our Amazon affiliate link if you wouldn’t mind helping us out. Thanks for watching and report back once you have it and tell us what you think www.amazon.com/Mercury-Marine-VesselView-Mobile-Connected/dp/B01MTGBKPQ?crid=3DMV5XMT720B3&keywords=mercruiser+vessel+view+mobile&qid=1664345855&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=mercruiser+vesselview%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.08f69ac3-fd3d-4b88-bca2-8997e41410bb&linkCode=ll1&tag=jalden06-20&linkId=981d690a94bd32909616b6ffdeffeb66&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Thanks for the great video! I have a question that I hope you can answer: I purchased a used boat with this device already installed on the motor. Can I download the app to my tablet and simply connect to the hardware already mounted to the motor? Or would I have to purchase new hardware for my motor? (I am pretty technologically challenged) Thank you!
Thank you. As long as the VV dongle works, you should be able to connect to it and get all your info. You may need to reset it if the previous owner didn’t, this way it’s your account and not theirs. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Thanks, glad you liked it. It’s reads everything from your ECU, minus speed. The hours it’ll show will be total according to your ECU/ECM. It’ll be different from your dash gauge readout, that’ll show total hours a key has been on. Thanks for watching
Hey there, thanks for watching. Not that I’ve ever been able to do. Not really sure if it’s a limitation of VV or the devices. That being said, I haven’t tried in quite a while so maybe there’s been a change and it will work… would be nice on occasion for sure. Curious, why do you want it on 2 devices at once?
@@adayinthislife4545 hi thanks for your reply, why two devices well when I am at the helm I tend to focus on navigating and avoiding crab pots so can’t get into the app very well, it’s only when second mate is at the helm do I get a chance to study what’s going on in VV on my phone but that means the helm station is missing the display for the other captain, in hope this makes sense 😂
Great video. Does the engine have to be running to get the performance report? Mine says no data for selected when asking for a report? Thanks a bunch!
Thanks , glad you enjoyed it. On my boat, I have to have the key on, not necessarily started, for it to connect. I haven’t run any reports so I’m not sure what that requires to be honest. Hope that helps. Comment back to let me know if it works for ya. Thanks for watching
Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. I appreciate the feedback. Do you have VesselView? Thanks for watching. Would you consider giving it a thumbs up and sharing it? Thanks
So far it’s fine fine. I do take it off the cradle when we’re anchored. Haven’t had any issues yet, even in the Tennessee heat. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
If you haven’t installed it yet, don’t forget to take a look at the installation video. Here’s the link Installing VesselView mobile dongle(by Mercruiser). th-cam.com/video/UBQKfn0jnzQ/w-d-xo.html
@@adayinthislife4545 I installed it the other day. The directions for that were pretty clear from the package. How to get to all the details in the App not so much.
Hey Darius, if your boat has that sensor, for a digital display, smart craft does show it. I don’t believe it is an option on VesselView though, I don’t recall for sure. Sorry that wasn’t more helpful. Thanks for watching
You’re welcome, glad you found it and it was helpful. You can I believe. It’s on the general settings. Go to top left corner of the app, hit the 3 bars and scroll to settings. You can change units of measure there. Thanks for watching. Do you have VV and dongle already?
Definitely recommend if the boat is smartcraft capable. Super easy to install and setup. No more wondering if the gauges are reading accurately. Here’s a link for ya if you don’t mind supporting our channel with the affiliate link amzn.to/4cjLpJg Don’t forget the termination plug amzn.to/3Rv9aEj In case you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the installation video th-cam.com/video/UBQKfn0jnzQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5TAogkE_QT7zcS3P Thanks again for watching
Ordered one tonight, but I'm confused on one thing....does the ECM report how many gallons are in the tank automatically upon connection? Or, do we have to manually guess by reporting on the app the next time we add fuel? For example, if I have under a 1/4 tank according to my analog gauge and I later add 10 gallons, that's still estimating my total fuel rather than the computer telling me EXACTLY how many gallons remain in total after my fuel add. I read the Mercruiser website and it talks about using averages and then the app estimating how much fuel is left BASED upon what we input into the app. I hope I'm wrong, but this fuel part seems a bit crude in design. The whole point of SmartCraft is to allow the ECM to provide advanced data in real time, is it not? BTW....great video and I'm NOT complaining to you directly....just asking questions that I hope you can address:)
Hey, glad you liked the video. Believe me, I get it. With my boat, I have to manually enter the fuel into the VV app. That being said, I do believe you can re-wire it to read from the tank. I talked with Mercruiser, about that, and I’m pretty sure I recall them telling me with a wiring change, VV will read as your fuel gauge. Don’t quote me on that but I’m pretty certain that’s what I was told. It all depends on the sensors that your boat is equipped with from the factory. I think you’ll really enjoy the peace of mind VV gives you while on the water. Thanks for watching. Let me know how install went and your thoughts on the system.
Wow, cool project I bet. That’s a good question. Our gas tank is a float level and all I do is update the VesselView system with how many gallons I put in and it’ll average out your fuel economy from there. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Not sure what you mean but if you’re asking if tilt and trim can be displayed, with VV, sadly it’s not part of the data available with the mobile app. The VesselView screens and software do allow it however. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
If you’re tuning iPhone/iPad I bet you can, they support, if I remember correctly, split screen between apps. I’ve never tried it as I have separate navigation. Thanks for watching
Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful. I’ve noticed most don’t tend to watch long videos like this but, I thought it would be helpful to some. I love our VV Mobile, I don’t run our boat without it running as well. For the minimal cost, it’s great peace of mind and insurance to see how the boat is operating. I’d definitely recommend. Good luck, thanks for watching
Thanks Joe. Will the Bluetooth interface with a chart plotter like the nema2000 connection, since they both have Bluetooth? Obviously the plotter won't run the app. I would prefer to use the Smartcraft Bluetooth over nema because I would have more capabilities on my tablet with Vessel View as a secondary system for lower cost. I realize this one may be out of your wheelhouse. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
I believe I understand what you’re asking and with some additional hardware, you can have both. You can have the SmartCraft info on your NEMA2000 device AND you can also have it on Bluetooth. You’d need the NEMA bridge to translate SmartCraft language into NEMA2000 protocol and then a junction block, which would allow you to still have your BT VesselView mobile active as well. Essentially you’ll be hard wired into the boats ECM, for the NEMA stuff and then the VesselView mobile will be plugged in to the junction block and transmitting BT info. A very solid redundant system. Plus running hardwired to gauges or another device does give you a bit more functionality. It’s a bit pricey but, it can be done. Contact Mercruiser directly and they can send you all the info necessary. It’s what I’m planning on doing when I upgrade my nav unit.
I understand, I had hoped so too. If I recall, it would be around $500 to make it all work. If you already have the NEMA chart plotter, maybe starting with the hardwire version and then add in VesselView mobile later? Please remember, I don’t work for, nor am I an expert on the Mercruiser SmartCraft system, this is all a recollection of what they told me when I asked the same question. It would be best to call them directly for the most accurate info.
I am not sure. Does it say smartcraft ready on the motor? Best bet is to call Mercruiser and ask, they’ll know. Sorry I wasn’t helpful. Good luck and thanks for watching
If you have vessel view monitors or converts the system to NMEA2000 onto a compatible screen/GPS you will get more info, if you have the sensors, suck as steering position, trim tabs, trim position, fuel gauge etc… again, from my understanding this is all dependent on the sensors your boat has. Thanks for watching.
Is there anyway to log maintenance that is not listed on the routine maintenance checklist? For instance I had my shifter cables replaced and I would like to add that to the maintenance log.
Hi, you’re welcome, glad you found it useful. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your new toy as much as I do. Post back and let me know what you think about it once you’ve used it. Thanks for watching
I don’t have twin engines but my understanding is they will need to be linked by a junction box, available through Mercruiser, and from there you’ll connect the dongle. Once it’s installed, it will read the info from both ECU’s. If you already have Mercruiser smart gauges, you should have a junction box already installed. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
I wish I had an answer but I don’t, sorry. I believe I tried connecting 2 Apple devices at the same time and it wouldn’t do it. Best bet is call Mercury Marine, they should be able to answer that question. Sorry I wasn’t much help. Thanks for watching
That’s a good question. If it says SmartCraft ready or SmartCraft capable then yes. If it doesn’t say it, anywhere in the paperwork, or on the motor itself, the best bet is to call Mercruiser and check. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Yes it will as long as there’s power, depending on the code. Been there and starred in that movie. Had an Idle control valve go out and it read it but I had to put it into neutral and get it idling and it read the code. Hope that helps
Thanks I appreciate the nice comment. I’m glad you liked it and thanks for watching my video. I have a few more boating videos up and a few more coming soon if you’re interested
Hi Corey, from what I understand, it all comes down to what sensors are on your motor/boat. Each boat manufacturer equips differently. Sadly, there’s no way to know, unless your boat/motor is brand new, except to try it. So many variables as to what equipment you have on your motor. My boat does not read water pressure if o remember correctly. Thanks for watching
Yes, the speed information comes from the devices GPS, all other information comes from the boats ECM. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions, I’ll do my best to answer them for ya.
Hi Doug, yes it does. I believe the first year was around 2003-2004 but don’t quote me on it. If your motor will work with it, the motor should have a “SmartCraft” decal on it. Otherwise you can call Mercruiser, give them your engine serial number, and they’ll be able to tell you for sure. Sorry I wasn’t more help. Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching
Hi Zach, it will show total hours of the engine which will most likely be a few hours less than the dash is showing since the dash hour meter typically shows total hours the key has been in the on position. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Hey!! one question I do have on the code issues. Does Silence get it to where the Alert is not on the main screen? How long does it silence it? till next start up?
No worries. When you silence it, it’s silenced until you restart it. Unless that’s changed in an update. When it’s silenced it does not show on the screen, that is correct. If you block it, it’s blocked until you unblock it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
I keep getting intermittent check engine alarms on my Mercruiser 496 stern drive with no apparent cause. Will this unit read past check engine fault codes? Thank you.
Ugh, that’s never fun. I believe it will give more info other than check engine but I don’t think it will get too detailed. I honestly can’t remember. A mechanic can connect to the SmartCraft diagnostic and read all the codes and issues though. Hope that helps some. Thanks for watching
Thanks for watching. It will display code and faults. It won’t tell you if a plug has fouled out or something such as that. 2 years ago we had an IAC valve go bad. It did show that fault and helped me track it down easily. Hope that helps
@@adayinthislife4545 so as i understand its not accurate or fully relay on device , i was checking every where even aliexpress to find useful device to buy but its the only mobile i found
Very VERY informative! I will refer back to your video from time to time. However i will skip over the (what i consider ) useless dialog at the begining. Just the facts Mam, just the facts. with that said, thanks for such an informative video and straight forward once you get started on what the vesselview can do
Interesting. I use an iPhone 12Pro Max and the screensaver doesn’t come on. It’s surprisingly decent in the sunlight too but I do try to keep it out of direct light and heat. Is there anywhere you can position it to not be in direct sunlight? As far as screen saver, not sure what setting that would be… is it an iPhone? Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 Have got a samsung a42 phone that's about a year old. In its settings the best l can do with the screen saver is 10 minutes before it comes on. No turn off in setting. Was thinking of maybe using older type tablet. Haven't had boat long. Only got two gauges, speedo and tachometer. Bit of a pain when l'm travelling along and have to stop to find out information. But other than that it works OK. Going to put a canopy over it might help with glare. Will it affect gps readings ?
I don’t recall off the top of my head but I do think so, as long as you’re talking about the raw water cooling pressure. Your boat needs to be equipped with the sensor for it to work. Thanks for watching
Well, that would be totally your call but VV will show you the information your gauges show you, but they’ll read from the ECM. Love to know what you decide, keep us posted and reply back once you do. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 born & raised in Langford Farms. Mainly in the Hendersonville area now. I frequent from the dam to Cedar Cteek. I have not filmed any of my work. Maybe we can tie up for a 🍺 & I can show you what my plans are for the boat.
If the Garmin accepts NMEA2000 it will with a few pieces of hardware. You’d need the bridge from Mercruiser to translate the VesselView protocol into NMEA2000 protocol. Then you’ll need the cable to run to the Garmin Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
great video, I'm having an issue, the engine cuts out for a second on full throttle, it's like someone turned the key off and then back on. it doesn't stall and continues to run. the boat was running fine put away for the season and it started doing it. gave it a complete tune up. added water treatment and it still does it. I have a sea ray 250 Sundancer. mercruser 5.7 efi.. does this app measure fuel psi? and do you have any input what my problem might be? thanks
Wow, that sounds frustrating. Unfortunately I have no idea as to what the issue is with your boat. That’s a head scratcher. I don’t recall totally but I do believe, as long as your boat has the sensor installed, that VV shows fuel pressure. Hope that helps. Good luck and report back, I’d love to hear what’s causing the issue.
@@adayinthislife4545 thanks for responding, my guess it’s ether water in fuel ,a dirty fuel line or a fuel pump. Many of my friends said it sounds like water. I have trouble shot everything even the engine cut off switch. That’s what’s it does.it’s like someone hits the switch for a second. So frustrating especially when I have so much knowledge. I’ll keep you posted
Wow, bet that’s frustrating. Is it mounted where it can get lots of electrical interference? How far away is it from your phone/tablet? I’m guessing it’s getting interference. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
My vessel view kept disconnecting and trying to connect. It only stayed connected for a little then it disconnect again. I was also using a Bluetooth speaker at the same time with my phone. Could it be possible both the Vessel View and the speaker were competing with each other which may explain why it kept disconnecting? Has that happened to anyone else?
That must be frustrating. I’ve not had any issues with connectivity so I’m not sure. I’d definitely contact Mercruiser and see what they have to say. Sorry I wasn’t more help. Thanks for watching
First, thanks for watching. I don’t know much, anything really, about android but I’d guess Bluetooth operates similar to the iPhone. I’m assuming you have it installed and your motor is SmartCraft capable. With that assumption, do you have the key on? Are the indicator lights illuminated on the VesselView dongle?
As far as I know the smart gauge and VV Mobile are very similar in their capabilities. Full blown vessel view via smartcraft screens has more info but it appears that the VV mobile was a simple way to add the smartcraft info without replacing gauges and for less $$.
Yes it can. When in the app, go to top left 3 bars and click on it. Scroll to bottom and select settings. From there you can select unit of measurement or change the individual options independently. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Great info, thanks for making the app understandable. I have a 2020 502 Mag. It took me a while to find the plugin on the engine. Look under the air intake filter. Pop the cover off and fish around under the filter you will find the yellow cap there. Thanks again for taking the time to show how the app works
You’re very welcome. Glad you found the video and it was helpful. I appreciate the kind words. Hope you enjoy VV as much as I do. Thanks for watching
Just subscribed. I'm here in Murfreesboro getting ready to look at used boat tomorrow. I took my vessel view module off my boat at home to put on the boat tomorrow before I take it out for a test run. I'm glad I have it.
Hey there neighbor. Yeah VV is a great tool for sure. Good luck with the new boat. Thanks for watching.
@@adayinthislife4545 HaHa, I was only a neighbor for a day. I did purchase the boat, and drove it back to Arkansas. I haven't figured out yet how to switch or add my new boat to the vessel view. I'm taking it off my old boat and transferring it to my new.
Nice, congrats on the new boat. I wouldn’t think it would be that hard to transfer but ya never know. Keep me posted.
Awesome video thanks for that. I am been frustrated with the analog gauges for so long and now some of them are failing. This is the way forward, replace all the gauges with a brand new iPad PRO.
Thanks, so glad you found it and it was helpful. Don’t already have the VV Dongle? It’s a great feeling knowing I don’t have to guess if my gauges are reading accurately. I LOVE my VV mobile. Thanks for watching. Let me know how it good and if you love it too
This is an excellent video on Vessel View! Until now I wondered why I even bought it. There was nothing out there to explain how to set it up and use. Not even the Mercury reps at the boat show could. I have this saved and will refer to it many times Im sure. Thank You and I have subscribed... Dave R
Hi Dave, I completely understand what you’re saying, I felt the same when I bought mine. Glad you found this video and it was helpful. Thanks also for subscribing, I very much appreciate it. Any other boating topics you’d like to see covered? Anything more with VV mobile? Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Thank you for taking the time to share Nashville.
You’re very welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching. Are you in Nashville?
Awesome, I went and just purchased this based off your youtube....Best wishes from Sydney Australia .
Congrats! I’m glad you liked the video. I think VV is a great piece of technology. It sure gives me peace of mind that I truly know what’s going on with my motor and such. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks for watching
Great tutorial! Thanks for taking time to share knowledge. Concise video with logical flow. Excellent graphics. Masterful phraseology. Expert editing.
Glad you found the video and it was useful. I very much appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching
VesselView Mobile has been an excellent data source for the functioning of the Mercury outboard. Thank you for putting this video out there.
There will be screen burn from having the app open all the time, so I have an old smartphone mounted on the dash that is used for this app, the Victron app for the shunt on the trolling motor battery, and downloaded music. However, I have a few frustrations:
1. It would be nice if there was a way of adding separate notes that didn't relate to their regular maintenance green/red circle replace/check options. For example, recording just an alternator change with the engine hours and date. I've sent a suggestion about this to Mercury, but crickets came back on that.
2. The price. This thing costs $320ish in Canada, and two have already failed - each just outside the warranty period. This has been one every boating season and so I've paid $1,000 for this functionality (the third has lasted a couple of seasons now). These engines are expensive, and I feel that being able to keep an eye on what's going on with it shouldn't be an extra profit feature for Mercury.
I agree, the information at hand is amazing. That’s a good idea on the other maintenance logging as well, it would be nice.
Man, hate to hear you’ve had such bad luck with yours. Knock on wood, ours has been rock solid.
Hope you can get it settled with them and keep one working long term.
Thanks for watching
Good job on the video and excellent explanation on the blocked alarm codes. I'm going to order one today just so I can find out why my boat motor is beeping at times. Thanks again!
Glad you liked it. It is a great piece of technology for sure. It gives me peace of mind knowing I’m seeing what the computer is seeing vs trusting a gauge. Enjoy yours and thanks for watching
Thanks for explain this app in layman terms that i can understand. I have been looking at getting this for my boats.
You’re welcome, I’m glad you found it useful. I’d definitely recommend it, it’s a great tool. Thanks for watching
Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Just installed this on my new 115 Pro XS yesterday.
Thank you, glad you found it useful. Congrats on your new install. I hope you love it as much as I do. Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing this video. Do you have an installation video and can you show where you mounted on your motor ?.
You’re welcome, glad you watched it. I don’t have an installation video but that’s not a bad idea. It’s pretty simple, once you find exactly where your plug is located. I have a picture of where it’s mounted but I don’t know how to share it here.. it very simply zip tied around the wiring loom right behind the motor, near its plug. Hope that helps. If I can share a pic here I gladly will. Thanks for watching
Maybe this will work, here is the link to the google drive photos showing it’s position
drive.google.com/file/d/1mr4iuC0UuYkzIbWnLYu-F1H6UvM_16cv
drive.google.com/file/d/1s1gM8jGDRjMaYA_fxvBI2-df36TvlY6j/view?usp=drivesdk
Let me know if the link works
This was very helpful. I especially benefited from the description about blocking faults for sensors that my engine does not have. Thank you for the information.
Hi, I’m glad you found it useful. It sure is a great piece of technology. Enjoy. Thanks for watching
Great information!! I wish I would have found this video years ago. Thank You!
Thank you, I appreciate it. Glad you found the info useful. How do you like VesselView? I LOVE mine. Thanks for watching. If you don’t mind, could you give the video a thumbs up and share it? Thanks
@@adayinthislife4545 I have a Mercmonitor also, But the vesselview is so much easier to track service and data about the motor. Liked and shared!!!!
Nice.. yeah VV is an amazing piece of tech for sure. I’d love the full system to have more info, may be a project later this year but it’s so much $$$ UGH!
Thanks I appreciate it.
Question. Do you think it would be helpful to keep this video but also cut the video into segments and post them individually too? This way people can just watch what they want to see?
Thanks! Just installed on my new boat so I can brake it in correctly.
Awesome. Congrats on your new toy. I hope you love it as much as I do, it’s the best money I’ve spent on my boat besides gas money lol. Enjoy and thanks for watching
I love the Rinker! I had a 282 captiva cuddy, upgraded to 2007 Rinker 350
We’ve certainly enjoyed ours as well. Congrats on the upgrade
Great video! I have the Vessel View installed on my Rinker 272 Captiva.
Thanks. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. Feel free to share the video, I’d appreciate it
Thanks. I ordered a new Sea Ray with that included. Cool to see what it does. Most of videos aimed at bass boaters.
Congrats on the new boat. I think you’ll really appreciate the features of VV. I know what you mean, every video I saw about it was either super basic and/or for outboards etc.. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching
Great explanation. Mercury should pay you for this, their video is pathetic and so is their website, and the dealers don't seem to know much either - my dealer didn't even offer this as a option.
Thanks, I agree lol. That’s part of the reason I made it, I couldn’t find any information either.. glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.
Great informative video, I’m off to order one now. Mercruiser should look after you on royalties the number you’ve helped sell! 👍🏻
You’re very welcome, glad you found it helpful. It’s a great piece of technology for sure.. hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Yeah that would be awesome if they did but I doubt that’ll happen
Thanks for watching.
great simple easy to understand tutorial, thanks!!
Hi Michael. Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. Please feel free to share this video if you wouldn’t mind.
Awesome info you showed stuff I couldn’t find any where else and you sold me on it thanks
I hear ya, that’s part of the reason I made the video, I couldn’t find much info on it as well. Glad you found it useful. Enjoy. Once you get it going, post back, love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for watching
Thanks for video buying new outboard tomorrow now I am going to spend extra and buy vessel Veiw lol
You’re welcome, I think you’re gonna love the functionality and peace of mind it gives. Thanks for watching
Thanks for providing the link Allen!
It was very informative & has swayed me toward doing this upgrade!
Hi John, you’re welcome, glad it helped. I think you’ll love this system. Thanks for watching
Thanks for covering the app, looks useful. I'm thinking of getting this put in, and possibly adding an iPad Mini to show the data. How did you mount your iPhone to the boat?
Glad you liked it and found it helpful. Yes, is a very useful piece of technology, IMO. I really appreciate having this info right at my fingertips. To hold my phone, I just got a suction cup phone holder and stuck it to the windshield. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the info. Installing mine this week. I was thinking of using a tablet mounted on a ram mount.
You’re welcome, glad you found it helpful. I would have liked to run a tablet but I had no room sadly. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 so I have Mercury Smart View installed and mounted a Samsung Tab 10 tablet to a ram mount. Unfortunately the screen was almost unreadable in direct sunlight. I swapped it out with my Samsung Galaxy 8 smartphone and can read the data with no issues. The tablet was just to big and bulky as well.
Yeah I can see that happening. That’s part of the reason I use my iPhone. I’d love more visibility and screen size but I bet the glare can be atrocious. Thanks for the update.
Very helpful video...sincerely appreciate your effort.
Absolutely. Thanks for your kind words. Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. Please feel free to share it if you don’t mind. Thanks
Thanks for the info from SD..... purchasing now!
You’re very welcome, glad the video was useful. Enjoy your new gear, I know I do. Thanks for watching
If you’re interested, I have a video on installation and setup as well. It’s right here Mercruiser Vessel View Installation (PART 2 of adding Vessel View to your boat.)
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Thanks for the video, useful information while I'm waiting the module to arrives here to the very south of the world!
Hey, thanks. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it was useful. You’re gonna love VV and it’s peace of mind it gives you. Let me know what you think once you have it going. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 well, not good news.... Finally the module arrives, i installed, pretty easy, but.... The lights doesn't turn on.
The supported engines configuration chart says that it should work in my engine, but it doesn't.
I asked the the store in which i bought it (brunswick or something like that) , still waiting for the answer... :-(
Ugh, that’s stinks. Have you contacted Mercruiser? Call them and give them your motor serial number and they’ll tell you for sure if it is compatible. Hope it is, it’s such a great piece of gear. Keep me posted, I’d love to hear how this progresses
@@adayinthislife4545 well, at the end, the problem was only a blown fuse, usd 2, and it's working fine. I love happy endings!
That’s always a frustrating thing but quite a relief with being an easy fix but chasing it down is a pain sometimes
Glad you’re rocking
Awesome, informative video!!!!!! Can't wait till I pick one up.
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. I absolutely love my vessel view. I have a video coming out, today, showing the installation of the dongle. If you’re looking to pick one up, here’s our Amazon affiliate link if you wouldn’t mind helping us out. Thanks for watching and report back once you have it and tell us what you think
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Thanks for the great video! I have a question that I hope you can answer: I purchased a used boat with this device already installed on the motor. Can I download the app to my tablet and simply connect to the hardware already mounted to the motor? Or would I have to purchase new hardware for my motor? (I am pretty technologically challenged) Thank you!
Thank you. As long as the VV dongle works, you should be able to connect to it and get all your info. You may need to reset it if the previous owner didn’t, this way it’s your account and not theirs. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Hi nice video. So does this pull the the full hrs from the motor or just the hrs from install
Thanks, glad you liked it. It’s reads everything from your ECU, minus speed. The hours it’ll show will be total according to your ECU/ECM. It’ll be different from your dash gauge readout, that’ll show total hours a key has been on.
Thanks for watching
Hi is it possible to link by blue tooth my vessel view unit to an iPad and a phone simultaneously? Great video by the way
Hey there, thanks for watching. Not that I’ve ever been able to do. Not really sure if it’s a limitation of VV or the devices. That being said, I haven’t tried in quite a while so maybe there’s been a change and it will work… would be nice on occasion for sure. Curious, why do you want it on 2 devices at once?
@@adayinthislife4545 hi thanks for your reply, why two devices well when I am at the helm I tend to focus on navigating and avoiding crab pots so can’t get into the app very well, it’s only when second mate is at the helm do I get a chance to study what’s going on in VV on my phone but that means the helm station is missing the display for the other captain, in hope this makes sense 😂
@mikedaviescooke1683 ah, gotcha. Makes perfect sense.
Great video. Does the engine have to be running to get the performance report? Mine says no data for selected when asking for a report? Thanks a bunch!
Thanks , glad you enjoyed it. On my boat, I have to have the key on, not necessarily started, for it to connect. I haven’t run any reports so I’m not sure what that requires to be honest. Hope that helps. Comment back to let me know if it works for ya. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the info - great video! Was looking for flat screen displays using smartcraft but....$$$. Great alternative!!
Awesome, glad you liked it. I love our VV mobile, I hope you will as well. Thanks for watching
Great video...informative and concise. Thanks.
Thank you. Glad you found it helpful. I appreciate the feedback. Do you have VesselView? Thanks for watching. Would you consider giving it a thumbs up and sharing it? Thanks
How does your phone do in the heat? any issues with it over heating? Nice break down.
So far it’s fine fine. I do take it off the cradle when we’re anchored. Haven’t had any issues yet, even in the Tennessee heat. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Very helpful, thanks for the thorough video.
Awesome. Glad you found it useful. Do you have VesselView ? Thanks for watching
If you haven’t installed it yet, don’t forget to take a look at the installation video. Here’s the link Installing VesselView mobile dongle(by Mercruiser).
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@@adayinthislife4545 I installed it the other day. The directions for that were pretty clear from the package. How to get to all the details in the App not so much.
Thank you! does the app show tilt/trim?
Hey Darius, if your boat has that sensor, for a digital display, smart craft does show it. I don’t believe it is an option on VesselView though, I don’t recall for sure. Sorry that wasn’t more helpful. Thanks for watching
Thx for the video
You’re welcome. Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching
Wonderful video, thank you very much for creating and posting!
Thank you and you’re welcome. I hope it helped you in some way
Thanks for the video! Can you switch everything to metric in the app (km/h, litres, etc.) as well as temperature unit to celcius?
You’re welcome, glad you found it and it was helpful.
You can I believe. It’s on the general settings. Go to top left corner of the app, hit the 3 bars and scroll to settings. You can change units of measure there. Thanks for watching. Do you have VV and dongle already?
@@adayinthislife4545 Thanks! Not yet. Picking up my boat soon and am considering buying one of these units.
Definitely recommend if the boat is smartcraft capable. Super easy to install and setup. No more wondering if the gauges are reading accurately.
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Thanks again for watching
hello very nice video ! can this unit read in metric system km/h
Thank you, I’m glad you liked it. Yes, I do believe you can change the units of measurement to metric. Thanks for watching
Excellent Video.
Thank You
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Ordered one tonight, but I'm confused on one thing....does the ECM report how many gallons are in the tank automatically upon connection? Or, do we have to manually guess by reporting on the app the next time we add fuel? For example, if I have under a 1/4 tank according to my analog gauge and I later add 10 gallons, that's still estimating my total fuel rather than the computer telling me EXACTLY how many gallons remain in total after my fuel add. I read the Mercruiser website and it talks about using averages and then the app estimating how much fuel is left BASED upon what we input into the app. I hope I'm wrong, but this fuel part seems a bit crude in design. The whole point of SmartCraft is to allow the ECM to provide advanced data in real time, is it not? BTW....great video and I'm NOT complaining to you directly....just asking questions that I hope you can address:)
Hey, glad you liked the video. Believe me, I get it. With my boat, I have to manually enter the fuel into the VV app. That being said, I do believe you can re-wire it to read from the tank. I talked with Mercruiser, about that, and I’m pretty sure I recall them telling me with a wiring change, VV will read as your fuel gauge. Don’t quote me on that but I’m pretty certain that’s what I was told. It all depends on the sensors that your boat is equipped with from the factory.
I think you’ll really enjoy the peace of mind VV gives you while on the water.
Thanks for watching. Let me know how install went and your thoughts on the system.
Hello just recently installed a bigger gas tank how do I adjust the capacity of the fuel tank thank you
Wow, cool project I bet. That’s a good question. Our gas tank is a float level and all I do is update the VesselView system with how many gallons I put in and it’ll average out your fuel economy from there.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Will it tell you how many hours you already have on the engine before install?
It definitely does. It reads the information directly from your boat ECM. Thanks for watching
Tilt & trim
Not sure what you mean but if you’re asking if tilt and trim can be displayed, with VV, sadly it’s not part of the data available with the mobile app. The VesselView screens and software do allow it however. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Is it possible to have a split screen? Like map on the left and engine data on the right?
If you’re tuning iPhone/iPad I bet you can, they support, if I remember correctly, split screen between apps. I’ve never tried it as I have separate navigation. Thanks for watching
👍🏼 New Sub bud..
I appreciate your time making the video, I’ve been thinking about getting one for my 2021 Bass Boat.
Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful. I’ve noticed most don’t tend to watch long videos like this but, I thought it would be helpful to some.
I love our VV Mobile, I don’t run our boat without it running as well. For the minimal cost, it’s great peace of mind and insurance to see how the boat is operating. I’d definitely recommend.
Good luck, thanks for watching
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I know what you mean about long videos, but if they’re good like this one they will anyway.
Thanks and good luck to you too bud.
Thanks, I appreciate the props. I’m glad it’s been helpful for people for sure.
Great info! Just bought one
Congrats on your new purchase. Glad you liked the video. Be sure to post back and share your thoughts on VV. Thanks for watching
Is there like an instruction manual somewhere I can download?
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Thanks Joe. Will the Bluetooth interface with a chart plotter like the nema2000 connection, since they both have Bluetooth? Obviously the plotter won't run the app.
I would prefer to use the Smartcraft Bluetooth over nema because I would have more capabilities on my tablet with Vessel View as a secondary system for lower cost. I realize this one may be out of your wheelhouse. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
I believe I understand what you’re asking and with some additional hardware, you can have both. You can have the SmartCraft info on your NEMA2000 device AND you can also have it on Bluetooth. You’d need the NEMA bridge to translate SmartCraft language into NEMA2000 protocol and then a junction block, which would allow you to still have your BT VesselView mobile active as well. Essentially you’ll be hard wired into the boats ECM, for the NEMA stuff and then the VesselView mobile will be plugged in to the junction block and transmitting BT info. A very solid redundant system. Plus running hardwired to gauges or another device does give you a bit more functionality.
It’s a bit pricey but, it can be done. Contact Mercruiser directly and they can send you all the info necessary. It’s what I’m planning on doing when I upgrade my nav unit.
@@adayinthislife4545 thanks much. I was hoping I could get buy with the lower cost bluethooth only.
I understand, I had hoped so too. If I recall, it would be around $500 to make it all work. If you already have the NEMA chart plotter, maybe starting with the hardwire version and then add in VesselView mobile later?
Please remember, I don’t work for, nor am I an expert on the Mercruiser SmartCraft system, this is all a recollection of what they told me when I asked the same question. It would be best to call them directly for the most accurate info.
Awesome video! Thank you sir!
Thanks, glad you liked it. Are you running VesselView? Thanks for watching
Can I hook this up to a used outboard and read the past hours on the motor? The boat doesn’t have an hour meter
You should be able to do that as long as the motor is smartcraft ready.
Will the vessel view control the sports mode on a 2023 v10 400hp verado
I am not sure. Does it say smartcraft ready on the motor? Best bet is to call Mercruiser and ask, they’ll know. Sorry I wasn’t helpful. Good luck and thanks for watching
They don’t have one with full diagnostics ?
If you have vessel view monitors or converts the system to NMEA2000 onto a compatible screen/GPS you will get more info, if you have the sensors, suck as steering position, trim tabs, trim position, fuel gauge etc… again, from my understanding this is all dependent on the sensors your boat has. Thanks for watching.
I don’t know the depth unto which they will read diagnostics such as as code readers read. That is definitely a question for Mercruiser.
Is there anyway to log maintenance that is not listed on the routine maintenance checklist? For instance I had my shifter cables replaced and I would like to add that to the maintenance log.
Not that I know of but honestly, I haven’t looked either. Sorry that wasn’t a helpful answer. Thanks for watching
Awesome job! The perfect amount of detail! Thank you! Very helpful!
Hey thanks. Glad you liked it. Do you have VesselView already? I’d love to get your take on it. Thanks for watching
So far the only thing I see that my smart gauge doesn’t have is the oil temp
THANKS .. JUST buy one amd need you video thanks
Hi, you’re welcome, glad you found it useful. I’m sure you’ll enjoy your new toy as much as I do. Post back and let me know what you think about it once you’ve used it. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 Yes, I will do that . let me use it for a couple of weeks !!
Awesome, happy boating
@A Day In This Life, If you mean bypassing my console gauges, they are no longer used and are inoperative?
No, i mean you’re not only relying on analog gauges, VV will read more info and much more accurately.
Where can you get list of fault codes?
Here’s a link to download them
Hope this helps. Thanks for watching
www.scribd.com/document/489441734/merccodeshsortlist
Hi how do you do twin engines ?
I don’t have twin engines but my understanding is they will need to be linked by a junction box, available through Mercruiser, and from there you’ll connect the dongle. Once it’s installed, it will read the info from both ECU’s. If you already have Mercruiser smart gauges, you should have a junction box already installed. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Is it possible to connect 2 or 3 android devices to one single outboard with vessel view?
I wish I had an answer but I don’t, sorry. I believe I tried connecting 2 Apple devices at the same time and it wouldn’t do it. Best bet is call Mercury Marine, they should be able to answer that question. Sorry I wasn’t much help. Thanks for watching
I have a new 2021 merc 30 pull start no can I use this without
and alternator and battire
?
That’s a good question. If it says SmartCraft ready or SmartCraft capable then yes. If it doesn’t say it, anywhere in the paperwork, or on the motor itself, the best bet is to call Mercruiser and check. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
Will this read codes when the buzzer sounds
Yes it will as long as there’s power, depending on the code. Been there and starred in that movie. Had an Idle control valve go out and it read it but I had to put it into neutral and get it idling and it read the code. Hope that helps
very good work well done
Thanks I appreciate the nice comment. I’m glad you liked it and thanks for watching my video. I have a few more boating videos up and a few more coming soon if you’re interested
With outboards, will the app read water pressure?
Hi Corey, from what I understand, it all comes down to what sensors are on your motor/boat. Each boat manufacturer equips differently. Sadly, there’s no way to know, unless your boat/motor is brand new, except to try it. So many variables as to what equipment you have on your motor. My boat does not read water pressure if o remember correctly.
Thanks for watching
Great info!
Thanks, glad you found it useful. Are you already using VesselView? Thanks for watching
So is the data for speed from the phone gps or something in the engine?
Yes, the speed information comes from the devices GPS, all other information comes from the boats ECM. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any other questions, I’ll do my best to answer them for ya.
Hey thanks for the video
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Does this work with a certain model year and newer? I have a 1999 205ccr
Hi Doug, yes it does. I believe the first year was around 2003-2004 but don’t quote me on it. If your motor will work with it, the motor should have a “SmartCraft” decal on it. Otherwise you can call Mercruiser, give them your engine serial number, and they’ll be able to tell you for sure. Sorry I wasn’t more help. Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching
If I install this on a used boat will it show engine hours of the engine or does it show since you installed the module?
Hi Zach, it will show total hours of the engine which will most likely be a few hours less than the dash is showing since the dash hour meter typically shows total hours the key has been in the on position. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
thanks I needed that
You’re welcome. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Hey!! one question I do have on the code issues. Does Silence get it to where the Alert is not on the main screen? How long does it silence it? till next start up?
No worries. When you silence it, it’s silenced until you restart it. Unless that’s changed in an update. When it’s silenced it does not show on the screen, that is correct. If you block it, it’s blocked until you unblock it.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
I keep getting intermittent check engine alarms on my Mercruiser 496 stern drive with no apparent cause. Will this unit read past check engine fault codes? Thank you.
Ugh, that’s never fun. I believe it will give more info other than check engine but I don’t think it will get too detailed. I honestly can’t remember. A mechanic can connect to the SmartCraft diagnostic and read all the codes and issues though. Hope that helps some. Thanks for watching
can this tells me whats problem my boat has ?
Thanks for watching. It will display code and faults. It won’t tell you if a plug has fouled out or something such as that. 2 years ago we had an IAC valve go bad. It did show that fault and helped me track it down easily. Hope that helps
@@adayinthislife4545 so as i understand its not accurate or fully relay on device ,
i was checking every where even aliexpress to find useful device to buy but its the only mobile i found
Very VERY informative! I will refer back to your video from time to time. However i will skip over the (what i consider ) useless dialog at the begining. Just the facts Mam, just the facts. with that said, thanks for such an informative video and straight forward once you get started on what the vesselview can do
Glad you liked it and it was helpful to you. Thanks for watching
Have problems reading phone screen because of the sunlight and phone screen saver keep turning on. Can't turn screen saver off. Any ideas?
Interesting. I use an iPhone 12Pro Max and the screensaver doesn’t come on. It’s surprisingly decent in the sunlight too but I do try to keep it out of direct light and heat. Is there anywhere you can position it to not be in direct sunlight? As far as screen saver, not sure what setting that would be… is it an iPhone? Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 Have got a samsung a42 phone that's about a year old. In its settings the best l can do with the screen saver is 10 minutes before it comes on. No turn off in setting. Was thinking of maybe using older type tablet. Haven't had boat long. Only got two gauges, speedo and tachometer. Bit of a pain when l'm travelling along and have to stop to find out information. But other than that it works OK. Going to put a canopy over it might help with glare. Will it affect gps readings ?
Gotcha. Unfortunately I don’t know any ring about the Samsung phones, sorry. Older tablet would be perfect.
I don’t think a hood would affect the GPS.
Can you read water pressure?
I don’t recall off the top of my head but I do think so, as long as you’re talking about the raw water cooling pressure. Your boat needs to be equipped with the sensor for it to work. Thanks for watching
Yes it has the sensor
I’m not near the boat right now but I do think that may be an option.
There is an option for coolant pressure so if that’s what your water pressure sensor is connected to, you should have that info.
Does this mean I can unplug and throw away my original gauges?
Well, that would be totally your call but VV will show you the information your gauges show you, but they’ll read from the ECM. Love to know what you decide, keep us posted and reply back once you do. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 great thx. I'm an Old Hickory Lake guy myself. Just bought a red/white 21 Mako I am fixing up.
Very cool. What part of OHL? Making videos of your project?
@@adayinthislife4545 born & raised in Langford Farms. Mainly in the Hendersonville area now. I frequent from the dam to Cedar Cteek.
I have not filmed any of my work. Maybe we can tie up for a 🍺 & I can show you what my plans are for the boat.
Cool, we run from cedar creek up river usually, away from all the traffic. Sounds good, love to see it sometime
can it be hooked up to a garmin gps?
If the Garmin accepts NMEA2000 it will with a few pieces of hardware. You’d need the bridge from Mercruiser to translate the VesselView protocol into NMEA2000 protocol. Then you’ll need the cable to run to the Garmin
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
great video, I'm having an issue, the engine cuts out for a second on full throttle, it's like someone turned the key off and then back on. it doesn't stall and continues to run. the boat was running fine put away for the season and it started doing it. gave it a complete tune up. added water treatment and it still does it. I have a sea ray 250 Sundancer. mercruser 5.7 efi.. does this app measure fuel psi? and do you have any input what my problem might be? thanks
Wow, that sounds frustrating. Unfortunately I have no idea as to what the issue is with your boat. That’s a head scratcher. I don’t recall totally but I do believe, as long as your boat has the sensor installed, that VV shows fuel pressure. Hope that helps. Good luck and report back, I’d love to hear what’s causing the issue.
@@adayinthislife4545 thanks for responding, my guess it’s ether water in fuel ,a dirty fuel line or a fuel pump. Many of my friends said it sounds like water. I have trouble shot everything even the engine cut off switch. That’s what’s it does.it’s like someone hits the switch for a second. So frustrating especially when I have so much knowledge. I’ll keep you posted
Yeah water could definitely do it or it may be vapor locking? Definitely keep me posted, this is very curious for sure
Mine disconects every 30 seconds any advice?
Wow, bet that’s frustrating. Is it mounted where it can get lots of electrical interference? How far away is it from your phone/tablet? I’m guessing it’s getting interference. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
My vessel view kept disconnecting and trying to connect. It only stayed connected for a little then it disconnect again. I was also using a Bluetooth speaker at the same time with my phone. Could it be possible both the Vessel View and the speaker were competing with each other which may explain why it kept disconnecting? Has that happened to anyone else?
That must be frustrating. I’ve not had any issues with connectivity so I’m not sure. I’d definitely contact Mercruiser and see what they have to say. Sorry I wasn’t more help. Thanks for watching
I got a new android phone but I can't get my vessel view to reconnect to it what am I doing wrong?
First, thanks for watching.
I don’t know much, anything really, about android but I’d guess Bluetooth operates similar to the iPhone.
I’m assuming you have it installed and your motor is SmartCraft capable. With that assumption, do you have the key on? Are the indicator lights illuminated on the VesselView dongle?
Thanks for the reply. I ended up unplugging the connection and reconnecting it then I was able to connect to it with my new phone
Awesome. Glad it was an easy fix. Enjoy your new toy, I know I do. Thanks again for watching
So it’s no more than the smart gauge
As far as I know the smart gauge and VV Mobile are very similar in their capabilities. Full blown vessel view via smartcraft screens has more info but it appears that the VV mobile was a simple way to add the smartcraft info without replacing gauges and for less $$.
Hey!
LOL. Hey back
Work only on cheap engines. Mercury 250hp will not work with it.
Works on any Mercruiser with smart craft capabilities. I certainly wouldn’t call the Verado or my 6.2 a cheap engine.
pitot = pee tow
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Can the vessel view be set to metric?
Yes it can. When in the app, go to top left 3 bars and click on it. Scroll to bottom and select settings. From there you can select unit of measurement or change the individual options independently. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
@@adayinthislife4545 Thanks :)
@@adayinthislife4545 Cheers Mate