{"product_id":"mercury-j-box-5-way-w-cap-98-8m0165557","title":"Mercury – 5-Way J-Box Kit with Weather Caps | SmartCraft Network Hub | 98-8M0165557","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eMercury – 5-Way J-Box Kit with Weather Caps | SmartCraft Network Hub | 98-8M0165557\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"92\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eSmartCraft networks work best when the layout is clean and each device has a proper connection point. The Mercury 98-8M0165557 5-Way J-Box Kit gives you a tidy hub for expanding or organizing a SmartCraft system, making it easier to add gauges, sensors, or modules without messy adapters. With three included weather caps, unused ports stay sealed and protected, keeping the network stable through long seasons on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"672\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"582\"\u003e5-Way Network Hub –\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides five SmartCraft connection points for expanding or organizing a CAN P network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eWeather Cap Protection –\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes three caps to seal unused ports against moisture and debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eClean System Layout –\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps centralize SmartCraft wiring into one accessible junction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eStable CAN Communication –\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains reliable data flow across all connected modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eOEM Connectors –\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses factory SmartCraft ports for secure, proper-fit connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eMarine-Durable Housing –\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to withstand vibration, spray, and long-term exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eSmartCraft CAN P networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eSmartCraft gauges and helm devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eSmartCraft engine modules and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eJunction box expansion setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eThis J-box makes SmartCraft rigging much easier to manage. It gives each device its own clean port so the network stays organized and predictable, which helps reduce troubleshooting time later. The included weather caps keep unused ports sealed, preventing moisture from causing intermittent faults. Once installed, the hub creates a stable backbone point that keeps communication smooth across the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eSmartCraft networks depend on proper connectors, shielding, and termination. Mercury’s OEM J-box maintains the electrical integrity the system expects and holds up far better than generic splitters or aftermarket hubs. The factory-quality ports, sealing, and materials keep the network dependable season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2129\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eQ1: When is a 5-way J-box needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eWhenever the network requires extra connection points for gauges, sensors, or add-on SmartCraft modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eQ2: Do the included weather caps matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eYes. Sealing unused ports helps prevent moisture intrusion and keeps the network stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eQ3: Does installation require rewiring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eNo. Each device plugs directly into the J-box using existing SmartCraft connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eQ4: Can this J-box be used in the bilge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003eIt can, but mounting it in a dry, accessible spot helps with long-term service and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eQ5: Will adding this hub affect network performance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2746\"\u003eNo. When used correctly, it maintains normal CAN P communication across all connected devices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626549731619,"sku":"98-8M0165557","price":62.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/IMG_7070.jpg?v=1743538899","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/fr-ca\/products\/mercury-j-box-5-way-w-cap-98-8m0165557","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}