paulswagelock
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Just wondering if anyone purchased the $275 smartcraft Bluetooth module yet and used it connected to their smart device to get all of the engine diagnostics?
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I'll have to look at my instructions, but it does support dual from 1 module. Not sure how the interconnects work though - in 2007 weren't they using the SC1000 gauges in the higher end Sea Rays? That would make me think you already have a Smartcraft junction somewhere you could plug it in and it would all be bridged.
Would this work on our 2010 450 DA?
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Do you have MerCruiser Gas engines, then I am pretty certain it would.
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Old thread but bringing it back up. I have added this to my boat - absolutely love it so far. I have been in contact with their support regarding additional features. Apparently the web component is coming along and is hoped to be launched within the next month. Tablet enhancements, horizontal view, and more information displays are planned.
This app + Navionics + a really great RAM mount and my iPad Mini 4 with cellular works like a charm and is a hell of a lot cheaper than the Raymarine A67 I was going to install in dash on my boat.
The module was easy to install (on the 3.0 MPI the SmartCraft plug is at the rear of the engine and not grouped with the other connectors at the top of the engine, so that was a bit of a hunt). Here is a pic - the yellow connector ziptied to the lube hose is the other Smartcraft connector with terminator attached. Don't mind my dirty bilge
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For the price it is a bargain - I really hope Mercury can build some steam and support behind this because the possibilities are endless with having this data available to boating apps as an API - just like how the iPad has revolutionized General Aviation.
Can you expand on how you use this module with Navionics? We were also thinking about upgrading our Raymarine E120 chartplotters but are more and more pleased with Navionics on my iPad Pro. I just placed an order for the Bluetooth module today and hope to receive it soon. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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I have navionics on my iPad Pro as well and use it as my main navigation system, with my old NorthStar as a backup. There are pros and cons to this. The pros are the low cost, ease of use, easy to update software, frequency of updates, and auto routing, to name a few. Cons are, hard to read in direct sunlight, direct sunlight will heat the iPad up and cause it to turn off, need a power source since it will drain the battery on long trips (I have an iPad Pro 12.9", big battery, big screen). So far, the cons are easy to work around and so I am enjoying putting the money elsewhere!
Need this Bluetooth adapter so I can mostly replace my smart craft SC5000 with an iPad.
ok, let me add this question. Based on another thread I'm interested in trying my ipad mini with navionics for chartplotting. Since it does not have cellular I need to use a Garmin BT GPS adapter. I also want to use the ipad to stream bluetooth music. I've read where its possible to do both of those things simultaneously. Now, if I want to use this Vessel View thing at the same time can my ipad or any other device really do ALL three things at the same time?? Music, GPS, and Vessel view?? If so, I'm sold!