{"product_id":"mercury-w-1stm-m-4-5-6-eng-sc-dts-8m6007938","title":"Mercury – 1st Mate Safety \u0026 Security System | SmartCraft 4\/5\/6-Engine Kit | 98-8M6007938","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eMercury – 1st Mate Safety \u0026amp; Security System | SmartCraft 4\/5\/6-Engine Kit | 98-8M6007938\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"97\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"111\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eMulti-engine offshore boats carry a lot of power and a lot of people—and the 1st Mate system gives you an added layer of protection to match. The Mercury 98-8M6007938 1st Mate Kit is built specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"376\"\u003efour-, five-, and six-engine SmartCraft installations\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing man-overboard alerts and engine-lock theft deterrence into one integrated package. With the vessel hub, harness, captain’s wearable, and accessories included, the system blends naturally into a large SmartCraft rig and quickly becomes part of your normal routine on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e4\/5\/6-Engine Integration –\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed exclusively for large multi-engine Mercury SmartCraft setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eComplete Core System –\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes vessel hub, harness, captain’s fob, wristband, and carabiner clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eMan-Overboard Monitoring –\u003c\/strong\u003e Alerts the captain and crew instantly if a tagged person goes overboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eEngine Lockout Security –\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps prevent unauthorized engine use when the system is armed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eWearable Safety Fob –\u003c\/strong\u003e Captain’s fob pairs automatically and stays active anywhere on the boat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eExpandable System –\u003c\/strong\u003e Additional passenger RFID tags and wearables sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eMercury SmartCraft 4-engine layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eMercury SmartCraft 5-engine layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eMercury SmartCraft 6-engine layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eOptional passenger RFID tags\/wearables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eNo separate display required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eLarger multi-engine boats often have more space, more crew movement, and more going on at the helm. This kit keeps watch in the background by tracking the captain’s fob and monitoring any paired passenger tags. If someone wearing a tag goes overboard, the system responds immediately with alerts. When the boat is tied up, the engine-lock function provides a real theft deterrent—especially valuable for high-horsepower offshore rigs kept in marinas. Once installed, the system works quietly but reliably every time the engines power up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e1st Mate is engineered by Mercury specifically for SmartCraft engines, ensuring dependable wireless communication, proper lockout behavior, and stable system performance across all engines. Generic systems can’t match the integration or reliability of factory hardware designed for large multi-engine boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eQ1: What comes in this 4\/5\/6-engine kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eThe vessel hub, harness, captain’s fob, wristband, and carabiner clip. Passenger tags are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eQ2: Can I add more wearables for passengers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eYes. Additional RFID tags can be paired with the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2757\"\u003eQ3: Do I need a VesselView for this to work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eNo. The hub and wearables operate independently of a display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2876\"\u003eQ4: Will this affect the engines’ start sequence?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eNo. It works alongside your usual SmartCraft ignition process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2943\" data-end=\"2987\"\u003eQ5: Is this kit for non-Mercury engines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eNo. This SKU is designed only for Mercury SmartCraft 4–6 engine configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46933548826915,"sku":"98-8M6007938","price":526.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8m6007938_main.jpg?v=1760631511","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-w-1stm-m-4-5-6-eng-sc-dts-8m6007938","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}