{"product_id":"mercury-jpi-single-98-8m0171473","title":"Mercury – JPI Single Thruster Kit SF2 | Control System | 98-8M0171473","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eMercury – JPI Single Thruster Kit SF2 | Control System | 98-8M0171473\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eThis kit gives a single-engine inboard setup everything it needs to run a Side Power SF2 thruster through Mercury’s Joystick Piloting for Inboards system. It brings the key JPI components together so the joystick, thruster, and inboard controls all speak the same language. Once installed, slow-speed maneuvering feels far more controlled, especially when you’re squeezing into a slip or dealing with wind and current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eSingle-Engine JPI Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Built for inboards running one SF2 thruster.\u003cbr data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eClean Thruster Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lets the joystick command the thruster smoothly.\u003cbr data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eLow-Speed Control\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps with sideways moves, pivots, and tight docking.\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eJPI-Ready Hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes the components needed for proper system communication.\u003cbr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e • \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eOEM Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e – Works directly with Mercury JPI setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e • Joystick Piloting for Inboards\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e • Single-engine inboard boats\u003cbr data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e • Side Power SF2 thrusters\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e • SmartCraft network\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eOnce the kit is in place, the boat reacts more naturally when you ease the joystick—no big delays, no jumpy corrections. The thruster and drivetrain work together instead of fighting each other, which makes tight-spot maneuvering feel lighter and more predictable. It’s the kind of upgrade that immediately reduces stress around docks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eOEM JPI components are built to pair cleanly with Mercury’s calibration and wiring standards. Everything plugs in without improvising, and the system stays reliable over seasons of use—no odd behavior from mismatched parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eQ1:\u003c\/strong\u003e What does this kit actually do?\u003cbr data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e It lets a single-engine inboard setup use an SF2 thruster with Mercury’s JPI system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1896\"\u003eQ2:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do I still need an adapter harness for SF2?\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only if your thruster requires one—most SF2 setups use this kit as part of the main installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eQ3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is calibration required after installation?\u003cbr data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, JPI always needs a quick calibration so everything syncs correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eQ4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will it work for saltwater boats?\u003cbr data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—just keep connectors and thruster hardware rinsed and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eQ5:\u003c\/strong\u003e What if the joystick feels delayed after install?\u003cbr data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e That usually points to calibration or a connection issue, not the kit itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46933551644963,"sku":"98-8M0171473","price":1766.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV866206.jpg?v=1720535033","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/fr\/products\/mercury-jpi-single-98-8m0171473","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}