--- product_id: 229208158 title: "1st MateMarine Product" brand: "1st mate" price: "VT145446" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/229208158-1st-matemarine-product store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Engine-integrated hub Man overboard alerts Theft deterrent system 1st MateMarine Product **Brand:** 1st mate **Price:** VT145446 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚤 Navigate with Confidence: Your Safety, Our Priority! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1st MateMarine Product by 1st mate - **How much does it cost?** VT145446 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/229208158-1st-matemarine-product) ## Best For - 1st mate enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted 1st mate brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complete Kit:** Includes everything you need: hub, harness, captain fob, wristband, and carabiner. - • **Lock It Down:** Theft deterrent system secures your engines from unauthorized use. - • **Safety First:** Industry's first engine-integrated intelligent hub for ultimate peace of mind. - • **Stay Connected:** Wearable fobs for up to 7 passengers ensure everyone is monitored. - • **Emergency Ready:** Instant distress messaging capability for immediate assistance. ## Overview The 1st Mate Marine Product is a groundbreaking safety and security system designed for boaters. It features an engine-integrated intelligent hub and wearable devices that provide real-time safety alerts, man overboard monitoring for the captain and passengers, and a theft deterrent system to secure your engines. The kit includes essential components for immediate setup and operation, ensuring a safer boating experience. ## Description The 1st Mate system is the industry's first engine-integrated intelligent hub and wearable device that integrates with marine propulsion systems to provide safety alerts and information. The main features of 1st Mate include: (1) Man overboard monitoring for captain and up to 7 passengers; (2) distress message capability; and (3) theft deterrent functionality. This kit works with Mercury SmartCraft Engines (dual engines only) and includes the vessel hub, harness & captain fob, an adjustable wristband and carabiner clip. The passenger fobs and wearables are sold separately.The new standard in marine safety and security, 1st Mate adds another layer of boating safety by notifying a boat's captain or its passengers if someone has fallen overboard. 1st Mate also serves as an effective deterrent to boat-and-engine theft. ## Features - Industry's first engine-integrated intelligent hub and wearable device to provide safety alerts and more - Man overboard monitoring for the captain and up to 7 passengers with wearable fobs - Distress message capability when overboard for captain and passengers - Theft deterrent system allows you to lock your engines to prevent unauthorized use - Kit includes the vessel hub, harness & captain fob, wristband and carabiner clip - Passenger fobs and wearables available (sold separately) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.31 x 7.48 x 5.35 inches | | Package Weight | 1.15 Kilograms | | Brand Name | 1st Mate | | Model Name | Marine Safety and Security System Kit - Mercury SmartCraft Engines - Dual Engines - 8M6007934 | | Color | Unspecified | | Material | Various Materials | | Suggested Users | Boat Engine Parts and Accessories | | Manufacturer | 1st Mate | | Part Number | 8M6007934 | | Style | Mercury Smartcraft Engines | | Included Components | End Product & Information | | Size | Dual Engines | | Fishing Technique | Spinning, Casting | ## Product Details - **Brand:** 1st Mate - **Remote Control Included?:** No - **Manufacturer:** 1st Mate - **UPC:** 678633121265 ## Images ![1st MateMarine Product - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81I8iQEOy4L.jpg) ![1st MateMarine Product - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sDysQ2tZL.jpg) ![1st MateMarine Product - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Z8yi2jtiL.jpg) ![1st MateMarine Product - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JRPbPIXWL.jpg) ![1st MateMarine Product - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81DRokaL3DL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Avoid if you're a DIY'er *by R***. on June 16, 2025* I own a boat with twin 2023 Mercury 150 engines and have previously added a VesselView, various harnesses and SC1000 gauges. My boat dealer is hours away and the boat stays in the water so I maintain everything myself. When I found the wireless 1st Mate system with Mercury SmartCraft integration, I reviewed the supporting installation information prior to purchasing and couldn't believe how simple it was especially since the system goes beyond the kill switch with the TDS functionality. I ordered the unit and installed it within minutes. My key switches and junction boxes are all easily accessible under the dash and this unit pulls power directly from the Mercury harness so installation is a breeze.Before I drilled the holes for the hub, I figured I better test it. I downloaded the app, signed up for the account, and went to add my vessel. It initially started to add the hub but the app crashed on iOS 18.5 (iPhone). After restarting the app, the app will not discover the hub when trying to add a vessel, despite the hub having a flashing green wireless light (meaning it has no existing connections and is ready to connect). I removed the 1st Mate device from my bluetooth list, rebooted the phone, deleted/reinstalled the app, rebooted the hub by removing the harness (per 1st Mate's troubleshooting article), all to no avail. I contacted support and received a response 1st thing Monday morning. Their initial reply: take it to a dealer for warranty. I explained I didn't buy it from a dealer. They asked some questions, confirmed the hub serial number was showing as tied to my account, but said if the hub isn't showing under my vessels in the app, the unit is defective. They would not RMA the device directly, despite it being purchased from a Mercury authorized retailer. They have zero phone support, and they offered no way to reset the unit other than removing power, and never replied to me requesting them to remove the hub serial number from my account so I could retry the initial setup. I returned it and won't be purchasing another one. I simply can't trust a product that has the ability to permanently lock my motors (TDS function) with a company that has email only support and won't stand behind their product. I also don't know of any dealer that is going to RMA a consumer installed accessory they didn't sell. Red flags with this product everywhere. Avoid at all costs. There are other solutions that are independent of a cell phone app and that have actual support. ## Frequently Bought Together - 1st MateMarine Product - Rule 33ALA Marine High Water Bilge Alarm (Mercury Free, 12-Volt),White - Rule 40A Rule-A-Matic Plus Bilge Pump Float Switch, 12, 24 or 32 Volt, Moisture Tight Seals , White , Small --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/229208158-1st-matemarine-product](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/229208158-1st-matemarine-product) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*