NMEA 2000 SmartCraft Gateway

Mercury NMEA 2000 SmartCraft Gateway

Are you ordering the correct Mercury interface?

Mercury manufactures three distinct ways to display engine data on non-Mercury screens (Garmin, Raymarine, Lowrance, Simrad, Humminbird, etc.). Please review the table below to make sure you don't buy the wrong system.

Feature This NMEA 2000 Gateway VesselView Link (Simrad/Lowrance) The SmartCraft Connect (New)
Compatible Displays Generic NMEA 2000 (Humminbird, Furuno, etc.) Simrad & Lowrance only Garmin, Raymarine & Simrad NSX
Screen Appearance Basic text numbers / generic overlay bars only. Full Mercury VesselView Graphic Dashboard dials. Full Mercury VesselView Graphic Dashboard dials.
Control Features No control capabilities. Data view only. Yes. Full integration on compatible displays. Yes (Except Active Trim & Bowhook on Garmin/Raymarine).
Fault Codes Numeric diagnostic codes only (requires lookup book). Text descriptions describing exact engine fault. Text descriptions describing exact engine fault.
Mobile App Link No Bluetooth capability. No Bluetooth capability. Integrated Bluetooth streams to your phone/tablet.
Best Use Case Older/Legacy chartplotters or basic secondary displays. Fishermen/women with Lowrance or Simrad MFDs. Modern premium glass helms (Garmin, Raymarine, Simrad).
Want full graphic dials on Garmin, Raymarine, or Simrad NSX? Do NOT buy this gateway, go to the Connect guide > Go to SmartCraft Connect Guide
Running Lowrance or Simrad and want full Mercury control integration? Do NOT buy this gateway, go to the Link guide > Go to VesselView Link Guide

About the Mercury NMEA 2000 Gateway

The Mercury NMEA 2000 Gateway converts your SmartCraft engine and system data into standard NMEA 2000 protocol. This allows non-Mercury gauges and secondary displays to read and display basic engine parameters. The Gateway enables SC1000 Tachometer and Speedometer data to be broadcast to NMEA 2000 compliant devices. Conversely, it also allows NMEA 2000 devices (such as compatible trim tabs) to display data on your SmartCraft gauges.

The NMEA 2000 Gateway supports single through quad SmartCraft-compatible engine applications.

What is NMEA 2000?

NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 2000 is an open, CAN-based networking standard used universally across the marine industry. Unlike proprietary networks (such as SmartCraft), NMEA 2000 allows products from different manufacturers to communicate on a single, shared backbone. It serves as a combined electrical and data network, linking marine electronic devices including depth finders, chartplotters, engines, tank level sensors, and GPS receivers.

Need a backbone to connect your gateway? Shop NMEA 2000 Starter Kits & Components here.

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