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What Does Mercury VesselView Actually Do? Many people think VesselView is simply a digital tachometer. In reality, it is much closer to having the engine communicate directly with the driver. VesselView gives you access to much more of what the engine already knows. Modern Mercury engines generate an enormous amount of information while running. Water pressure, temperature, voltage, fuel flow, sensor readings, and fault conditions are all constantly monitored by the engine's computer. Traditiona …

Mercury Guardian Mode Explained If your Mercury outboard suddenly loses power, will not accelerate, or begins sounding an alarm, your engine may have entered Guardian Mode. Guardian Mode is Mercury's built-in engine protection system. It is designed to help prevent serious damage by reducing engine performance when certain problems are detected. While it can be frustrating, Guardian Mode is actually doing its job by helping protect your engine. What Is Guardian Mode? Guardian Mode monitors vario …