The 1STM M 4/5/6 is a high-capacity engine rigging kit specifically designed for boats powered by quad, quint, or sextuple Mercury SmartCraft outboards. Engineered to deliver seamless integration with the 1stMate Marine Safety System, this advanced kit provides all necessary harnesses and connectors required to support four, five, or six-engine configurations.
Despite its complexity, the 1STM M 4/5/6 is designed for a straightforward installation, utilizing SmartCraft’s plug-and-play architecture. With precision-engineered connectors and clean integration points, setup is efficient and minimizes installation time—making it ideal for professional marine electricians or experienced boat owners.
Once connected, the system allows real-time communication between each outboard engine and the 1stMate Hub. This supports coordinated responses for overboard incidents, theft deterrence, and captain authentication via wearable fobs and the 1stMate mobile app. The system can lock or disable all engines unless the captain’s fob is present, offering complete peace of mind when your vessel is unattended.
The 1STM M 4/5/6 is the only solution in its class that fully supports 1stMate’s feature set across four to six SmartCraft engines. For large-configuration vessels, it’s the key to achieving the next level of boating safety, smart control, and system integration.
If the Captain falls Overboard
- Engine(s) stop when fob is submerged in water
- Audible alarm from boat hub and mobile device app
- Location marked via GPS on app and vessel multifunction displays (if equipped)
- Alerts sent to mobile app and wearables of connected passenger(s)
- Instructions provided on mobile app of connected passenger(s) on how to return to location where captain went overboard
If a Passenger falls Overboard
- Audible alarm from boat hub and mobile device app
- Location marked via GPS on app and vessel multifunction displays (if equipped)
- Alerts sent to mobile app and wearables of connected captain and other passenger(s)
- Directions provided on mobile app to location where passenger went overboard
Theft Deterrent System
Theft Deterrent System (TDS) locks your engine(s) to prevent unauthorised use. Once you’re ready to get back behind the wheel, your engine(s) can easily be unlocked via the proximity of the captain’s wearable or by using the 1st Mate mobile app. Additional TDS functions are available on the 1st Mate Marine Safety and Security System for Mercury SmartCraft Engines.
Distress Message
If a boat captain (driver wearing the captain’s fob) falls overboard and can’t get back onboard, or passengers can’t return the boat to the captain, 1st Mate will send a distress message to your emergency contact(s). Distress message is sent after a countdown timer expires or a request for help is made. Message includes location, heading, date and time of the “man overboard” event.