Mercury – 1st Mate Safety & Security System | SmartCraft Single-Engine Kit | 98-8M6007933

Overview

Boating is supposed to feel safe, and this system gives you an extra layer of confidence every time you leave the dock. The Mercury 1st Mate Single-Engine Kit keeps an eye on your crew, alerting the captain and passengers if someone goes overboard. It also locks your engine when you’re away, adding a real deterrent against theft. With its intelligent hub, captain’s wearable, and passenger RFID tag, the system blends into your normal routine while giving you peace of mind you can actually feel on the water.

Key Features

Man-Overboard Alerts – Notifies the captain and onboard passengers if someone wearing a tag goes into the water.

Theft Deterrence – Helps prevent unauthorized engine operation when the system is armed.

Full Single-Engine Kit – Includes intelligent hub, harness, one RFID tag, and one captain’s wearable fob with wristband and clip.

SmartCraft Integration – Designed for Mercury SmartCraft single-engine applications.

Wearable Safety System – Captain’s fob stays with you, and the included wristband and carabiner give flexible ways to carry it.

Simple Daily Use – Automatically links with the hub when you power up and move around the boat.

Compatibility

• Single-engine Mercury SmartCraft applications
• Mercury outboards and sterndrives equipped for SmartCraft network integration
• Captain and passenger safety tags and fobs

Performance & Practical Benefits

This kit gives you two valuable layers of protection: awareness and security. If the captain or a tagged passenger ends up in the water, the system immediately triggers alerts and helps bring attention to the situation. When the boat is docked or stored, the engine-lock function adds a meaningful barrier against theft. The wearables are lightweight and easy to keep on your wrist or clipped to a vest, and the hub installs cleanly into the SmartCraft system. Once set up, it becomes part of the everyday flow on board.

Why Buy OEM

A safety system is only as good as its reliability. Mercury’s OEM 1st Mate components fit directly into the SmartCraft network and use tested communication logic that works the same way every time. Aftermarket solutions rarely offer the same level of integration or long-term dependability. With the factory kit, the alerts, lockout features, and wearable tracking all behave exactly as the system is designed.

FAQ

Q1: What does the Single-Engine Kit include?
It comes with the intelligent hub, harness, one RFID tag, and the captain’s wearable fob with wristband and clip.

Q2: Do I need extra parts for a single-engine boat?
No. This kit covers everything needed for a SmartCraft single-engine installation.

Q3: Can passengers use the system too?
Yes. Additional RFID tags can be added so multiple people are monitored.

Q4: Does this replace my engine key or start-up process?
No. It works alongside your normal SmartCraft ignition routine.

Q5: Does it require a display or gauge?
No display is required—the hub and wearables handle the safety and security functions directly.