merc monitor or n2k?

Ordered a new boat. Putting a Lowrance Elite 7 Ti at the helm. Lowrance says this graph will show all smartcraft data output from my merc outboard. Does anyone have this graph connected to a merc 115h pro xs four stroke ct. If you do, are you able to see all SCraft data (including engine hours) on the graph dashboard? Got to decide if I'm going to need a merc monitor or just the n2k system. Thanks all.

I had one connected to a 115Yamaha. Yamaha restricted access to lots of engine functions, such as oil, water. etc.

Merc is more open to access of engine status using n2k.

This n2k is a good info panel to have on board. Simple hook up too.

Thanks. It's all pretty much plug and play. Really like the graph and can't wait to use it.