Maretron NMEA 2000 Starter Kit 2 – CABLE-STARTER-2

Description

Maretron NMEA 2000 Starter Kit 2 – CABLE-STARTER-2

Get your vessel’s NMEA 2000 network up and running quickly with the Maretron NMEA 2000 Starter Kit 2 (CABLE-STARTER-2) — a complete foundation kit that simplifies the setup of your marine digital backbone. Designed for boaters and technicians alike, this kit includes the essential cables and connectors needed to start a robust NMEA 2000 backbone capable of integrating multiple devices such as displays, sensors, instruments, and engine data modules.

Maretron’s NMEA 2000 Starter Kit 2 provides the building blocks of a reliable marine communication network. Using waterproof, marine-grade components, the kit allows you to daisy-chain devices and expand your system as needed, all while maintaining proper signal integrity and power distribution. Whether you’re installing gauges, GPS antennas, depth sensors, or tank senders, this starter kit gives you a clean and professional base for all NMEA 2000 devices on your vessel.

Ideal for small to mid-size craft, cruising boats, and DIY network builds, the Starter Kit 2 reduces clutter, installation time, and the guesswork of sourcing individual parts. With Maretron’s industry-trusted quality, you’re assured a future-ready backbone that supports expanding electronics needs.

Key Performance Features

• High-End Durability: Unlike standard plastic connectors, Maretron uses nickel-plated brass couplings and gold-plated brass contacts. This provides superior corrosion resistance and a more reliable data connection in harsh saltwater environments.

• Extended Reach: This kit is unique because it includes a 10-meter (32.8 ft) backbone cable, allowing you to run the network from the helm all the way to the engine room or transom on mid-sized vessels.

• Plug-and-Play Expansion: The kit uses standard NMEA 2000 Micro connectors. To add a third or fourth device later, you simply need to buy an additional Tee and a drop cable.

• Industrial Grade Shielding: Maretron cables are known for their heavy-duty shielding, which protects sensitive GPS and sonar data from electromagnetic interference (EMI) caused by engines or radios.

What’s In The Box

The CABLE-STARTER-2 is a complete “network in a box.” It includes:

• 1 x Micro Powertap: A specialized Tee with a 5-meter power lead to connect your network to the boat’s 12V DC battery.

• 1 x 10-Meter Micro Backbone Cable: The “trunk” line that runs the length of the boat.

• 2 x 2-Meter Micro Drop Cables: Used to connect your specific electronics (like a Chartplotter or VHF) to the backbone.

• 2 x Micro Tees: Used to join the drop cables to the main backbone.

• 2 x Male Micro Terminators: These must be installed at each physical end of the backbone to prevent signal reflection.