{"product_id":"mercury-sensor-kit-pilot-859210a1","title":"Mercury – Pressure Transducer Kit | 100 PSI SmartCraft Speed Input | 859210A1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"81\"\u003eMercury – Pressure Transducer Kit | 100 PSI SmartCraft Speed Input | 859210A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eOptiMax engines rely on a steady water-pressure signal to deliver accurate SmartCraft speed readings, and this kit provides exactly that. The Mercury 859210A1 Pressure Transducer Kit gives your engine a clean 100 PSI pressure input by plumbing the sensor to a speed-pickup tube and wiring it directly into the SmartCraft sensor plug. Mounted on the transom bracket or in a nearby hull location, it gives boats running under 80 mph a simple, dependable way to feed pressure-based speed into the SmartCraft network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e100 PSI Pressure Sensor –\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for water-pressure speed input on boats operating below 80 mph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eTransom or Hull Mount –\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be mounted on the MerCruiser\/OptiMax transom bracket or a hull location near the engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eSmartCraft Speed Signal –\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides pressure-based speed data to SmartCraft gauges through the included sensor plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003ePlumb-and-Wire Design –\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensor connects to a pickup tube and then into the engine harness for clean communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eOptiMax Ready –\u003c\/strong\u003e Intended for 2002 and newer OptiMax outboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eDurable OEM Construction –\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for long-term exposure to vibration, water pressure, and spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e2002+ Mercury OptiMax outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eSmartCraft gauge systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eBoats operating under 80 mph\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eTransom or hull-mounted pitot pickup installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eThis kit gives OptiMax engines a reliable way to feed SmartCraft speed information without relying on a paddle wheel or GPS. The 100 PSI transducer responds quickly to pressure changes, giving smooth, predictable speed readings throughout your normal running range. Once mounted and plumbed, the signal stays steady, and SmartCraft gauges track speed accurately whether you’re cruising, trimming up, or running through choppy sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eSpeed-pressure sensors live in a harsh environment, and SmartCraft expects precise, stable data. Mercury’s OEM transducer meets those requirements with proper calibration, waterproof connectors, and a housing designed for real-world marine use. Off-brand sensors often drift or clog, causing unreliable readings. The factory kit gives you long-term consistency and dependable SmartCraft communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2395\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eQ1: Who is this kit designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eOwners of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e2002 and newer Mercury OptiMax outboards\u003c\/strong\u003e running SmartCraft gauges and needing a 100 PSI pressure-based speed signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eQ2: Where should the sensor be mounted?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eOn the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003etransom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e or on a clean-water hull location near the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2747\"\u003eQ3: Does this replace GPS or paddle-wheel sensors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2750\"\u003eYes. It provides its own pressure-based speed signal directly for SmartCraft instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2841\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003eQ4: Will SmartCraft pick up the sensor automatically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eIn most cases, yes. Once plumbed and connected, the speed signal appears on compatible gauges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003eQ5: Does installation change engine performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eNo. It only adds speed-pressure reporting; it does not affect how the engine runs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935820534051,"sku":"859210A1","price":309.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV498885.jpg?v=1698795066","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-sensor-kit-pilot-859210a1","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}