Mercury Marine is redefining the boating experience with the Mercury Keyless System, a technology inspired by the automotive world that transforms how boat owners access, start, and secure their vessel.

With Mercury Keyless, everything happens from a mobile device: unlocking, starting, and securing your boat — all at your fingertips.

An automotive-inspired experience, designed for the marine world

Just like modern vehicles, the Mercury Keyless System eliminates the need for a physical key while enhancing overall security and ease of use.

But boating systems are far more complex than cars.
Multiple engines, electronic controls, and onboard systems require a robust and reliable solution.

That’s exactly where Mercury stands out.

A unified digital ecosystem with SmartCraft® Connect

The Mercury Keyless System integrates seamlessly with SmartCraft® Connect, bringing security, connectivity, and control together in one unified digital ecosystem.

Through the Mercury Marine mobile application, boat owners can access engine data, monitor system status, and interact with their vessel in a centralized and intuitive way.

This integration enables:

Advanced boat automation
Simplified system management
A consistent, modern user experience

Built for simple setups — and the most complex configurations

The Mercury Keyless System is designed to scale with your boat.

It supports:

Single or multi-engine configurations
Up to six engines
Mechanical engines 75 hp and above
All DTS engines
All SmartCraft® engines from 75 to 600 hp, including Mercury Racing models
Engines equipped with Smart Start

Whether you operate a family boat, a well-equipped pontoon, or a high-performance vessel, the system adapts without compromise.

Ideal for new boats — and retrofit projects

One of the major advantages of the Mercury Keyless System is its installation flexibility.

It is suitable for:

New boats
Repower projects
Retrofit installations

Installation can be performed by:

An OEM boat builder
A Mercury-authorized dealer
Or an experienced boat owner (depending on technical skill level)

The system is available with or without SmartCraft® Connect, depending on your boat’s current configuration.

Mercury Keyless System + SmartCraft® Connect: the complete solution

The Mercury Keyless System + SmartCraft® Connect package includes the SmartCraft Connect module, allowing full integration with the Mercury Marine mobile app and complete data connectivity.

This solution is ideal for boats not already equipped with SmartCraft Connect, offering a turnkey digital experience from day one.

Why this technology matters for our customers

At Thibault Marine, our role goes beyond selling boats and engines.

We focus on offering solutions that are:

Easier to use
More secure
Aligned with modern boating expectations

The Mercury Keyless System delivers exactly that: less friction, more control, and a user experience designed for today’s boaters.

Conclusion

With Mercury Keyless and SmartCraft® Connect, keyless boating is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s a practical, reliable, and accessible reality.

If you would like to confirm compatibility, discuss an installation, or plan a retrofit, visit us at Thibault Marine.

Modern boating starts here.

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Martin Dagenais

Mercury Keyless System: Keyless Boating Enters a New Era