{"product_id":"mercury-kit-ft-throttle-98-8m0169383","title":"Mercury – Rig Center Kit Gen2 | Rigging Center Assembly | 98-8M0169383","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eMercury – Rig Center Kit Gen2 | Rigging Center Assembly | 98-8M0169383\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eThis Rig Center Kit Gen2 ties together the hotfoot module, dash button, and harness so everything lands in one clean spot instead of being scattered around the helm. It’s built for the newer Digital Throttle and Shift setups, where keeping the wiring steady makes a big difference in day-to-day use. The kit keeps things organized whether you’re running a single engine or a multi-engine layout. It’s the kind of setup that makes future troubleshooting a lot easier when you’ve spent enough hours behind the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eHotfoot Module Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Groups throttle-related components into a single rigging path.\u003cbr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eDash Button Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides a clean location for control-button routing.\u003cbr data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eDedicated Harness\u003c\/strong\u003e – Carries the required lines for modern Digital Throttle and Shift systems.\u003cbr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eMulti-Engine Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e – Supports both single and multi-engine configurations.\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eAccessory Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works with the required additional kit 893359K01.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e    • Digital Throttle and Shift Gen2\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e    • Single engine\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e    • Multi engine\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e    • Panel helm\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e    • Console helm\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e    • Shadow helm\u003cbr data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003e    • ZE configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eKeeping all throttle and control wiring in one place makes the boat feel calmer and more predictable, especially during tight maneuvers or long runs. With fewer loose routes behind the dash, vibrations don’t work things loose as easily. Service work becomes much more straightforward since you’re not chasing wires across the helm. The layout ends up feeling cleaner and more intentional over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eOEM components keep the throttle and control network steady and reduce strange behaviors that come from off-brand parts. Everything lines up with Mercury’s layout, so installation stays predictable. The materials hold up well through years of heat, movement, and salt exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2307\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eQ1: How do I know I need this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eA: If your build uses DTS Gen2 with a hotfoot or dash-button setup, this kit ties those components together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eQ2: Does this kit need calibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eA: No—DTS components handle their own setup routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eQ3: How does it manage saltwater exposure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eA: With basic rinsing and normal care, it handles saltwater conditions well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eQ4: Any installation tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2727\"\u003eA: Install the required kit 893359K01 at the same time so the system connects correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eQ5: What are signs the assembly needs attention?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eA: Hesitation in throttle response, intermittent button behavior, or visible harness wear are common early signs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46933552759075,"sku":"98-8M0169383","price":480.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV841724.jpg?v=1720534827","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-kit-ft-throttle-98-8m0169383","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}