{"product_id":"maretron-cable-starter-1","title":"NMEA 2000 Starter Kit - 1 Device","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaretron NMEA 2000 Starter Kit 1 (CABLE--STARTER-1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEverything needed to connect two NMEA 2000 devices to a new backbone — a complete, ready-to-install kit with backbone cable, power injection, terminators, and drop cable tees, all in one box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It's Worth It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding an NMEA 2000 network from scratch means sourcing a backbone cable, power tap, two terminators, tees for each device, and drop cables — parts that are easy to get wrong in combination if you're not familiar with the format distinctions. This kit takes the guesswork out of a two-device starter network: every component is Micro-format Maretron, confirmed compatible, and sized for boats 40' and under where Micro cable is the standard. Gold-plated brass contacts and nickel-plated brass couplings hold up to saltwater exposure better than plated steel alternatives. Expanding the network later is straightforward — add one tee and one drop cable per additional device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 10M Micro cable forms the backbone trunk. The Powertap tee injects power into the trunk from your boat's 12V fused supply — fuse the NMEA 2000 supply at 3A. Two Male Terminators cap each end of the trunk. Each device gets a Tee tapped into the trunk, with a 2M drop cable connecting the tee to the device. To add more devices later: add one Tee and one drop cable per device — no other components needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maretron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225933078710,"sku":"MAR\/CABLE--STARTER-1","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/6584\/6966\/files\/MARCABLESTARTER1_001.jpg?v=1782842273","url":"https:\/\/ampedupmarine.com\/products\/maretron-cable-starter-1","provider":"Amped Up Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}