{"product_id":"mercury-sc-n2k-gps-kit-8m6012227","title":"Mercury – NMEA 2000 \/ SmartCraft GPS Kit with Mounts | 8M6012227","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eMercury – NMEA 2000 \/ SmartCraft GPS Kit with Mounts | 8M6012227\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eAdding reliable position data to your SmartCraft or NMEA 2000 network can make a big difference in how your helm feels and performs. The Mercury 8M6012227 N2K GPS Kit gives you a clean way to bring accurate GPS information into your system, whether you’re tracking speed over ground, heading, or other position-based functions. It mounts neatly, ties into your network without fuss, and gives your gauges and displays the data they need to behave the way they were designed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"589\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eNetworked GPS Source –\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplies accurate GPS data to SmartCraft and NMEA 2000 systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"792\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eMounting Hardware Included –\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with the brackets and hardware needed for a clean installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eCable-Ready Design –\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires the appropriate N2K or 10-pin to 5-pin cable, purchased separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eSmartCraft Integration –\u003c\/strong\u003e Works as a primary GPS input for compatible SmartCraft displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eNMEA 2000 Compatible –\u003c\/strong\u003e Feeds standard N2K position data to multifunction displays and instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eStable Satellite Lock –\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides steady signal tracking for speed, heading, and positional accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eSmartCraft networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eNMEA 2000 networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eSystems requiring an external GPS antenna or GPS data source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eDisplays using N2K or SmartCraft position inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eThis GPS kit upgrades your helm with cleaner, more consistent position data. Speed readings become steadier, chartplotters respond more accurately, and any system relying on GPS information—SmartTow profiles, fuel flow displays, course tracking—benefits from a more reliable signal. The included mounts make placement easy, and the open cable choice gives flexibility for different rigging layouts. Once installed, the GPS holds a steady lock and typically needs no further adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003eMercury’s GPS hardware is designed around SmartCraft communication expectations and NMEA 2000 standards, which keeps the data accurate and avoids dropouts. Aftermarket antennas often create inconsistencies or partial data flow, especially when tied into mixed networks. The OEM kit installs cleanly, communicates reliably, and stays consistent through vibration, heat, and long days on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eQ1: What cable do I need to complete the installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eYou’ll need either a standard NMEA 2000 cable or a 10-pin to 5-pin conversion cable, depending on your network layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eQ2: Can this serve as the primary GPS source for a SmartCraft display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eYes. It delivers the GPS signal required for SmartCraft functions that depend on position data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2855\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eQ3: Does this unit require calibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2769\"\u003eNo calibration is needed. Once connected, the system recognizes the GPS automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eQ4: Can it be mounted indoors or under a console?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2910\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eIt can, but GPS performance is best when the antenna has a clear view of the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003eQ5: Is this suitable for saltwater environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eYes. 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