Outboard Engines

Mercury's Next Generation Boat Control - Review

Mercury has unveiled its next-generation Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system, promising a significant leap forward from older setups. The video delves into the complex world of marine CAN networks, explaining how different systems communicate. It then reveals Mercury's new multi-network approach and contrasts it with the often cumbersome wiring of past DTS generations. Does this new system truly eliminate common headaches like voltage drops and diagnostic nightmares, especially in multi-engine configurations? Watch to see the side-by-side comparisons and discover if this "NextG" DTS delivers on its claims of plug-and-play simplicity and enhanced reliability for smoother command on the water.