"DTS" is a very nice system when everything is working correctly! The guy who said, "it's not yet available", is about 1 1/2 years out of touch. I have worked on "LEO" and "private" boats with the "DTS" systems, along with "Smart Craft". I feel that WE are doing the 'long term' testing on these products, for Mercury. When they are TOTALLY perfected, they will be very nice for boat owners and service people alike. As smooth as the shifting is with "DTS", I will not rig any boats that are not 100% Merc with it. In other words, if I build a 'custom motor' regardless of it's accessories, I will still use the "good old cables" for controls. I feel the system is (as of today) not stablized enough for general use.