Perhaps nowhere on the boat is SmartCraft more visible that at the helm. The SmartCraft Networked program is rapidly expanding the number and type of helm products available to connect to SmartCraft engine and vessel systems. Whether it is dedicated engine instruments, an integrated LCD display or a multiplex switching system that you are after, SmartCraft provides them all. The SmartCraft Networked program provides a wide variety of products and product manufacturers to choose from, making SmartCraft the most diverse digital helm information system available today.

The original SmartCraft helm system
Mercury continues to offer the SmartCraft system of instruments and single and multi-engine information centers. Packed with features but simple to understand and use, has made these products the benchmark in integrated helm systems.

Check out the Mercury SmartCraft range of products:

• SC1000 System Monitor - basic boat and engine monitoring perfect for runabouts
• SC1000 System Tachometer/Speedometer - additional level of boat and engine information monitoring beyond the SC1000 System Monitor
• SC5000 System View - the first complete electronic information center to be created exclusively for boats
• SC100 System Links - digitally-driven gauges designed for use with SmartCraft monitoring products

Click here (PDF) to view/download information about VesselView - Integrated Vessel Control from Mercury Marine.

Cummins MerCruiser offers similar solutions for CMD branded helms as Mercury does. A wide variety of digital helm products specifically engineered to complement the most advanced diesel propulsion system available. Cummins MerCruiser displays also show a comprehensive set of Onan Generator information in a single SmartCraft display.

For more information, visit Cummins MerCruiser Diesel online.

Beede Electrical Instrument Company - designs and manufactures analog engine instruments, instrument clusters, instrument panels, meter sending units and meter movements for marine, automotive and industrial applications and analog panel meters, meter relays and meter relay controllers for industrial applications.

For more information, visit Beede online.

The Faria MG2000 System™

The Faria MG2000 System™ represents a breakthrough in electronic marine engine monitoring instrumentation. The MG2000s are multifunction gauges with a stepper motor driven analog display for Tach and Speed and a high resolution multi-line display providing access to all of the engine information right at your fingertips. Download spec sheet (PDF).

The MG2000 System™ connects to all marine engine communications protocols - SmartCraft Networked, NMEA2000, J1939, J-1708 and K-line. This system offers easy installation via single wire connection from engine ECU to instruments and waterproof connectors.

Equipped with a Faria GPS100 Antenna the MG2000 displays GPS speed, heading and current position.

The Faria MG2000 SmartCraft Networked Tachometer and Speedometer are right for you. Here is why:

• System constantly monitors your engine to provide precise information on dozens of functions and generates engine diagnostic messages.
• Easy installation via a single wire connection from the engine to the instruments. All connections utilize quick connect waterproof connectors and Faria twist-on backclamps.
• All instruments are backlit for easy readability day or night and are equipped with fog resistant lenses.
• System provides comprehensive fuel management information including instantaneous fuel flow; fuel consumed and estimated range to empty.

ACTIA is a worldwide group of leading companies specialized in Vehicle and Vessel Electronics and Diagnostics. Their companies manufacture and assemble many products that can be used as stand alone components or together through integration. As a partner of major OEM's worldwide, ACTIA provides extensive expertise in product design and validation, software development, data bus management, manufacturing, and final product assemblies and testing. ACTIA Corp., located in Elkhart, IN, manufactures and assembles data bus instrumentation, displays, and power management systems for the North American automotive and marine industries.

For more information, visit Actia online

Teleflex, a world leader in marine products, has partnered with SmartCraft to offer innovative boat builder solutions for instrumentation and monitoring of SmartCraft equipped Mercury, MerCruiser and Cummins MerCruiser engines. With Teleflex, boat builders can select from standard product offerings or customize to fit their needs.

Teleflex SmartCraft Networked instruments come in a variety of styles and colors and can provide customers with a complete dash solution. These rugged, and fully SmartCraft validated instruments easily connect to SmartCraft via the standard SmartCraft connection system, and put both engine and critical vessel data right at the captain and crews fingertips. Teleflex SmartCraft gauges use fog resistant coatings and are dry gas filled to virtually eliminate fogging in the harshest marine environments. Fog resistant instruments are rated to IP 67 and SAE J-1810 standards.

For more information on Teleflex products, please visit www.teleflexmarine.com