Super Cool New Mercury App.

LaRea

Probably.  I think all Merc engines after 2003 are SmartCraft compatible, and even a handful of 2002 models. 

skennelly

Yes.  Mine's a 2002 and SmartCraft compatible.

J3ff

Well I don't need a free version of it, let me pay for it!! sounds cool  

craigswardmtb

Jeez I don't check the forum for 24 hours and look what I miss. I emailed Walter so hopefully he has an 11th to beta. I'll put that thing to good use. I look forward to everyone's feedback on the functionality once you get them installed. 

raybo3

J3ff said:

Will this do anything for a 2004 270? 

I dont see why not......

elarson5757

I exchanged info with him as well and will have a unit on the way for my 07' 246 with the 350Mag. 

Dream_Inn

Figures that this would happen while I'm away on an extended boat vacation!  Geez!  I don't need the item, but my guru dock buddy (who also has a Rinker 400) would test thing out extensively!  I'll have to tell him to get on here.

Black_Diamond

Need to always be lurking on here. Lol

I got an email from UPS. Mine arrives tomorrow!

onislandtime

Not seeing the app for android. Is this available now?

Cableguy Greg

onislandtime said:

Not seeing the app for android. Is this available now?

No, it's not available yet. It is in beta testing.

06Rinker270

@Cableguy Greg when did you get UPS email?  Waiting on mine

Cableguy Greg

06Rinker270 said:

@Cableguy Greg when did you get UPS email?  Waiting on mine

I haven't gotten my email yet either. @Black_Diamond must have been the #1 guy.

onislandtime

How do you get the beta?

skennelly

Read the thread.  Lol

Nygroove

Mine shipped will have Wed.

craigswardmtb

For those with dual engines lmk how setup goes. I'm thinking some harnesses will be needed to link the engines. I have to figure out what cables are needed as I'm in the next beta round. I have all the part numbers I would need for vesselview cabling. I'm guessing I only need the cabling up to the j boxes.

JoeStang

Nygroove said:

Mine shipped will have Wed.

Ain't gonna lie, mildly annoyed someone with zero posts got in before me, or anyone else that has contributed. Maybe just sour grapes I guess. For you guys that did get the beta unit please report back with how it's going and use your boat!! ☺

JoeStang

craigswardmtb said:

For those with dual engines lmk how setup goes. I'm thinking some harnesses will be needed to link the engines. I have to figure out what cables are needed as I'm in the next beta round. I have all the part numbers I would need for vesselview cabling. I'm guessing I only need the cabling up to the j boxes.

I don't see why the engines would need to be linked, they both would have seperate Bluetooth adapters and the app would combine them into one view 

LaRea

If the boat has DTS (digital throttle and shift), it already has a junction box that links the engines to each other.  I don't think you could link the phone with two BT adapters at the same time, so you'd need a junction box.

And hey, let's keep in mind:  this is beta testing.  The product is gonna have some rough edges, unfinished features and "room for improvement."  

raybo3

JoeStang said:

Nygroove said:

Mine shipped will have Wed.

Ain't gonna lie, mildly annoyed someone with zero posts got in before me, or anyone else that has contributed. Maybe just sour grapes I guess. For you guys that did get the beta unit please report back with how it's going and use your boat!! ☺

@JoeStang I get your point but keep in mind this program is not sponsored by the forum or Rinker. IMO you should still try to get in contact with "Wally" from merc and maybe get on a waiting list. 

jme097

For the engines without DTS I would assume you would need to run them to a junction box first and then the bluetooth module from there. Who knows, I am sure we will be getting the low down soon enough. 

craigswardmtb

Yep no DTS on my 2005 496's.  So i'll need to put a Jbox in.  Something i was meaning to do anyway.

Black_Diamond

It lives!

skennelly

****!  Nice.  I gave wally my address on Friday after confirming my engine SN...haven't heard anything back yet....but I'm assuming it will ship this week sometime.

skennelly

Cableguy Greg

I was told that mine would ship soon... Nothing yet... Hopefully it will be here this week.

Mike_G

Cableguy Greg said:

I was told that mine would ship soon... Nothing yet... Hopefully it will be here this week.

Me too.  I emailed Wally since I haven't seen a UPS email and he said if I don't get a delivery by Thursday to let him know.

As for those that have received it... WHY IS IT NOT INSTALLED AND WORKING YET??  -=Mike G.

LaRea

Mine just arrived.  The package includes the access code needed to request the software.  They say it takes 1-2 business days to get the approval. 

jme097

I emailed Wally yesterday for a tracking number. He said if we don't receive them by Thursday then to reach out to him for further help. I am pumped to get this installed. Even though I just install a new Merc Monitor with Link gauges, It'll be nice to see it on a iPad screen. I will probably need to add a J box in order to use the bluetooth module and my system gauges at the same time but I will find that out soon!

Cableguy Greg

Thursday would be great!!! I could get the unit installed for the weekend. I am looking forward to using it.