Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Does anyone know what model year Merc. started Smartcraft (compatibility) on this motor?

Thanks.

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

I know the new 6.2's are, but was the 2002 6.2 MX MPI Smartcraft compatible?

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

I drive a 2004 sea ray, for drinkin time, with a 6.2 and it has the smartcraft. So I would have to say atleast 2003

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Hard to say. This is thier Q&A that I found. http://careers.brunswick.com/smartcraft_faqs#1094

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Hmmm, well we seem to be getting a little closer - (nice find Jon, thanks).

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

I would say model year 2002 based on the fact that there is a Smartcraft computer on serial numbers higher than 0M300000 on the 6.2. And the first 6.2 in model year 2002 has serial number 0M320614.
I just used www.mercruiserparts.com and a Mercruiser by serial number / model year document. So I hope it is correct.

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

It looks like best I can tell it was an option. It looks like you will have to buy a new computer to add it to the 2002 motors but it is really confusing. Probably have to guy a new harness as well? From what I Have always been told if you do not have it on a boat then don't think about adding/upgrading to it. The cost os so much that it is not worth it. Call Merc up for the best advice.....

Jon

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Yep - if I couldn't just "plug and play" it then I wasn't going to add it, like you said - just not worth the time and $$.

Thanks for all the info.

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Hey amazing how some things time out!!!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151100

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Hehe - yeah, I saw that this morning... interesting! I'll be in Miami for the show next week so I'll have to get some more info.

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Ya keep me posted because I am definately interested.

Jon

Re: Smartcraft compatibility - in particular for the 6.2?
 

Will do!

I own a 2000/2001 MX 6.2 and there is no smartcraft it is a MEFI-3

Richard

2002 was the first year of the ECM555/Smartcraft compatable MX 6.2 MPI engine. Installing a Smartcraft gauge or monitor on these engines is not difficult. Get the "Smartcraft Applications and Display Products Technical Guide" Merc part #90-891965. It will tell you everything you need to know.

Dave

Very cool - thanks Dave!

Mark

Mark: You still need to go look at that other guys booth for me. Then when you get back you have to tell me how you do all this traveling with the kid :D Or did you sell him on ebay like I am temped to do after I saw Warpath come up for sale :D:D

LOL! Dude - "you ain't seen nutin' yet"! JK - trust me it gets MUCH better! My little guy rocks, but when he has his occasional melt-down, ouch! My secret!? (I have the best wife, mother and mother-in-law in the world!) Seriously, he's not even 2 yet and he's flown to San Fran. twice, Wash. DC and S. Carolina and he is a great traveler! But, trips like Grand Cayman - wife, no baby - keeps the wife very happy so, with the boat shows and "just the guys trips" - she is all good. Oh and the lake is a bonus for us too, like a mimi-vaca. every week. Just wait until you finish the house in ME, you'll see! BTW - the Donzi I had, I bought it cuz SHE "had to have it" - found out she was pregnant a couple weeks after the four of us did that PR, so... Sold it - and used the boy as an excuse to buy the new boat, "it is a much more toddler-friendly boat than the Whaler (we currently have) is, honey" - oh and she misses going fast too! Leverage the baby Jon - lol!

That S/C company is on my short list of things for the show, I'll get you all that info and bring it back with me - no worries!:cool:

SO what did you get for a new boat?

Jon

Bought this a couple weeks ago... :)

Nice what is it, Sunsation? Looks to be in great shape!!!!

Yep - you got it, an '02 25'. It is crazy-clean, 130 hours on it, covers all the way around, and I bought it - gulp - sight-unseen! :eek: Had Frank (10x) go look at it for me, (he gave it a big thumbs-up) and with Shogrens rep. I figured I was safe. I'll fly out in a couple weeks to see it and then it's being hauled back to MA early March. Should make a great lake boat...

Cool you will love it!! I got a blower motor we can strap into that thing and really make it scarry!!!! :D:D

Yeah, I figure if I really like it - I'll yank the 320 and have a little fun with replacing it! :D