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Garmin Support for Mercury SmartCraft Connect Gateway
A compatible Garmin chartplotter can utilize NMEA 2000 to interface with a Mercury SmartCraft Connect Gateway. Doing so will provide the Garmin display the ability to utilize a specially-designed Mercury VesselView User Interface page that appears similar to what is on modern Mercury-branded displays. It will also be able to receive and display information such as engine alerts, RPM, fuel level, MPH, voltage, trim tab angle, temperature, oil, and more.
Installation Overview
To display engine data from Mercury engines with a compatible Garmin chartplotter, the appropriate NMEA 2000 Mercury SmartCraft Gateway from a Mercury Dealer will be needed. Below is an example of a SmartCraft Connect Gateway, as well as a table of installation types to assist with gateway selection. The listed part numbers are accurate as of 2024 according to Mercury's brochure. However, due to the cost involved with these items, please confirm the part number with your Mercury dealer prior to purchase.
| Engine Layout | Installation Location | Mercury Part Number |
| Single Engine | Under Helm | 8M0173694 |
| Dual Engine | Under Helm | 8M0173696 |
| Triple and Quad Engine | Under Helm | 8M0173703 |
| Single Engine | Under Cowl | 8M0173704 |
Note: The Mercury SmartCraft Connect Gateway is compatible with 2004 or newer engines that are 40 HP and higher.
Example Diagram
Note: For more in-depth instructions pertaining to the Mercury components associated with the install, refer to documentation included with the SmartCraft Connect Gateway, or consult with a Mercury Dealer.
Compatible Chartplotters
GPSMAP® 8400 chartplotters| GPSMAP® 8600 chartplotters (10”-24”)
GPSMAP® 8700 Black Box
GPSMAP® 7x3 chartplotters | GPSMAP® 9x3 chartplotters | GPSMAP® 12x3 chartplotters
GPSMAP® 10x2 chartplotters | GPSMAP® 12x2 chartplotters
GPSMAP® 7x2 Plus chartplotters | GPSMAP® 9x2 Plus chartplotters
ECHOMAP™ Ultra chartplotters
ECHOMAP™ Ultra 2 chartplotters
ECHOMAP™ UHD 7x chartplotters | ECHOMAP™ 9x chartplotters
ECHOMAP™ UHD2 7x chartplotters | ECHOMAP™ 9x chartplotters
Functionality Provided by Gateway
Support for up to 4 Engines
Engine Data (RPM, Speed, etc.)
VesselView User Interface
Fault Codes Notifications
Fuel Tank Levels
Cruise and Troll Mode Controls
Sport Exhaust
Engine Fluid Levels V12/V8/V6
Steering Angle
- Skyhook (Activation Alerts only)
| Gauge Page | Alarms | Popups | Sport Exhaust | Cruise Control | Helm | Steering Angle | Troll | Engine Overlay | Engine Data / Oil level | V12 Cruise | Autopilot Autoheading / Route Following | Overlay Branding | Active Trim | Hooks (Skyhook, Bowhook, Drifthook) | Contextual Messaging | |
| GPSMAP 9000 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| GPSMAP 8600xsv | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| GPSMAP 8700 Black Box | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| GPSMAP 8600 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| GPSMAP 7X3 / 9X3 / 12X3 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| GPSMAP 10X2 / 12X2 (Keyed) | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Echomap ULTRA 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Echomap UHD2 TOUCH | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Echomap ULTRA | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| Echomap UHD 7 / 9 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||
| GPSMAP 12X2 Touch | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| GPSMAP 7X2 / 9X2 / 12X2 PLUS | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||||
| GPSMAP 7X2 / 9X2 | X | X |
Engine Configuration within SmartCraft Manager App
In order to allow the SmartCraft Gateway to stream data to any connected Garmin MFDs, the software for the gateway must be updated and the Engines must be configured within the SmartCraft Manager App. The engine model and serial number is needed in order to complete this step. Consult with a Mercury Dealer if any assistance is needed with utilization of the Mercury SmartCraft Manager App.
Examples of Mercury information as seen on a GPSMAP device:
| Home Page | Mercury Gauge Page |
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| Combo Page | Mercury Alarms and Warning Messages |
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| Warning Manager | Warning Review |
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