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VESSELVIEW 703
IMPORTANT: This document guides our dealers, boatbuilders, and company service personnel in the proper installation or
service of our products. If you have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures for these or
similar Mercury Marine products, have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper
installation or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to those installing or
operating the product. Always refer to the appropriate Mercury Marine manual for component removal and installation
instructions.
NOTE:
After completing installation, place these instructions with the product for the owner's future use.
Components Contained in Kit
62983
Qty.
Description
1
VesselView 703 multifunction display
1
Sealing gasket
8
Mounting screws
1
Mounting screw alignment tool
1
NMEA® 2000 T‑connector
1
VesselView Link harness
1
NMEA® 2000 extension harness
2
Bezel trim
1
Sun cover
Cutting the Instrument Panel
Preparing the Mounting Location
1. Select a suitable location for the VesselView on the boat's instrument panel.
NOTE: The area behind the panel should be clear of any cables, wiring, or other hardware that may interfere with
installation. The mounting location should also provide good visibility from the boat operator's position.
2. Disconnect the batteries powering the gauges or SmartCraft components.
3. Cut out the supplied template.
NOTE: Always check the template cutout to the mounting holes on the VesselView before drilling.
4. Use the template to determine the space required for mounting.
5. Prepare the mounting location surface as follows:
•
Fiberglass panels:
Apply masking tape to the area being cut to prevent cracking the fiberglass.
