2005 Rinker 320 - Mercruiser 5.0L MPI - SmartCraft VesselView Mobile - Installation

mipand

Just bought a 2005 Rinker 320 EC with twin Mercruiser 5.0L MPI engines (smartcraft capable).

Currently I have analog gauges, throttle etc. and really not happy with the analog gauges (fuel, RPMs).

I would like to start upgrading my electronics and gauges.

first, I want to add the Vessel view Mobile Module so that i can compare the analog gauges with Smartcraft

functionality on an ipad.

I have found the SmartCraft connector on both engines with a weather cap.

It appears I need to add a junction box and cables from the engine to the junction box.


I see there is a wiring harness for SmartCraft Vessel View device and DTS throttle which has a lot of connectors.
I dont think I need that harness.

I understand the installation of the Vessel View Mobile module to the junction box,
but not sure of the wiring architecture from the engine to the junction box.

I currently want to keep it simple, but later may consider the VesselView link which will tap into the junction box.

My Questions are:

1. do I only need a cable Harness from the engines to the junction box?   (straight, no additional connectors).
If so what wiring harness\cable is it (product number or serial number) ?

2. If I just add the Vessel View Mobile?  
What functions are not available to me if I don't have digital fuel, DTS throttle etc?

Thanks in Advance!

reneechris14

Use the search box in the upper right corner of the page. Type in vessel view mobile there was a thread 2 years ago with diagrams in all.

04FV270riverrat

I have a vessel view mobile device that I might be selling soon. Let me know if you need one, could save ya a few bucks.

GMSLITHO

 I put one in last year ,every time you shut off the motor you have to reconnect the vessel view, its not the best set up IMO  

Cableguy Greg

Here is the long thread about it.

https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/comment/99149#Comment_99149

mipand

Will do, thanks for the search tip.  I searched so many websites looking for this information, I thought I searched this forum thoroughly.  Next time I will start here!

mipand

Thanks everyone! I can’t wait to install it, for the price, it may be disappointing to have to reconnect. I would have expected an automated process when engine starts

Cableguy Greg

It’s not that bad to reconnect. The information is the best part. 

Black_Diamond

Pretty straight forward to install. Worth the cable costs to me for the data. Takes seconds to reconnect via bluetooth.