Josh28161
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Has anyone removed their smartcraft gauges and put in a vesselview display? I have an 03 280 and am considering the switch. Any input appreciated.
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Hi Josh,Has anyone removed their smartcraft gauges and put in a vesselview display? I have an 03 280 and am considering the switch. Any input appreciated.
Hi Josh,
I Recently swapped my Smartcraft 5000 out for a VV703 on my 2005 340SDA. The swapout is pretty straightforward. Veep in mind you'll need to purchase the VV Link (ABOUT 1K) as well as the VV703. This allows the Smartcraft data to be seen on your unit. One other thing to keep in mind is if you also want to use your analog guages you'll need to purchase a separate cable to enable that.
Start here I just finished...I have a 2006 SeaRay 44 Sundancer in Hawaii and need to replace the Smartcraft 5000 and looking at VV703. Is there a diagram or similar with any additional parts and numbers that makes it clear how to connect the VV703 to the existing SmartCraft wiring? I have twin Cummins QSC 8.3s and I think the sims on those are compatible, I do have the round gauges as well that need to stay operable.
Mahalo
Everett Lewis
Hi Everett,I have a 2006 SeaRay 44 Sundancer in Hawaii and need to replace the Smartcraft 5000 and looking at VV703. Is there a diagram or similar with any additional parts and numbers that makes it clear how to connect the VV703 to the existing SmartCraft wiring? I have twin Cummins QSC 8.3s and I think the sims on those are compatible, I do have the round gauges as well that need to stay operable.
Mahalo
Everett Lewis
You won't need any dealer programming if you're comfortable with electronics. You do have to do some setup, but it isn't complex. Calling it plug and play might be a bit of a stretch.Do I need to have a dealer do any programming, or is it plug and play?
You won't need any dealer programming if you're comfortable with electronics. You do have to do some setup, but it isn't complex. Calling it plug and play might be a bit of a stretch.
Agree with previous post. Call or submit a support request to Merc with your engine serial numbers and they will give you precisely the cabling and harnesses required. Mention your gauges. Also, depending on your MFD, you may be able to just get a VesselView Link and get the the Merc data on your MFD without buying the additional 703. Also VV Mobile is slick if you have an ipad you use for a secondary screen or the like. All depends on what you're going for.
Thanks Henry, they started using the smartcraft in 03. Any info you can share about your conversion would be appreciated. I’m planning on getting rid of the gauges. I modified the dash panel last year to allow for a 10” garmin and don’t like how crowded it is.