2019 Mercury 200-HP Instrumentation, Rigging Options

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2019 Mercury 200-HP Instrumentation, Rigging Options

Postby biggiefl » Thu Dec 23, 2021 12:18 pm

I am considering a used 2019 Mercury 3.4-liter 200-HP with 1,000-hours to repower my OUTRAGE boat. The engine would be delivered with just the engine, a propeller, and I believe the ram for hydraulic steering. I know I need the DTS controls which are close to $1,000.

Outside of steering, what other rigging needs to be purchased?

What wiring harness, keyswitch, Smartcraft gauges need to be purchased?

Do I need to purchase a Smartcraft connector?

Is the Smartcraft connector just for interfacing your electronics?

The engine is cheap at $7,750 but I think I am looking at over $10,000 to piece it together.
On my 24th Whaler. Currently in the stable: 86 18' Outrage, 81 13' Sport(original owner), 87 11' Sport, 69 Squall(for sale cheap).

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Re: 2019 Mercury 200-HP Instrumentation, Rigging Options

Postby Jefecinco » Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:26 am

I recommend you contact David Wade Marine. His telephone number is 225-752-3789. He has been helpful with answers to questions on Mercury engines and their associated electronics.
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Re: 2019 Mercury 200-HP Instrumentation, Rigging Options

Postby jimh » Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:44 am

If you plan to install and rig the 2019 Mercury engine yourself, you should obtain the Mercury literature provided to their dealers that gives advice on installation. I don't know of a source for that literature. Mercury seems to keep access to their dealer-level instruction literature rather limited. I'd look for a local Mercury engine dealer and negotiate with him for help, perhaps with an offer to buy the rigging components from him.