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I mention this as it would also factor in where I am going to power the VHF from. I am 5’8” and a flush mount would be easier to read and access. I have not decided as of yet if I am going to mount the radio in the e-box or flush mount it in the console. I have one free Accessory Switch on the dash that could be used if need be, but I am not sure if it is practical to have it wired to a dependent switch like that. How do most of you wire the NMEA power? Do you rely on the dual battery switch to be turned to the Off position when the boat is not in use or do you wire it to another switch. If you do not have an auxiliary power switch, or if connecting to the auxiliary power switch causes electrical interference, connect the NMEA 2000 power cable directly to the battery and install an in-line switch.ĬautioN: If you connect the NMEA 2000 network to your battery without an in-line switch, it may drain your battery.“ Use a NMEA 2000 power cable to connect your NMEA 2000 backbone to the auxiliary power switch on your boat. Here is the quote” Power Connection and Distribution The general installation guidelines for the Garmin unit says to wire it to a switch to avoid draining the battery. My question involves the correct way to wire the power supply to the NMEA 2000 backbone.

I have already reviewed the construction of a NMEA 2000 backbone and have ordered the Garmin NMEA 200 start up kit. I intend to connect the Garmin unit and the VHF via a NMEA 2000 network ( I know the GPS In the VHF is redundant and won’t be the source of position data ). It has a built in GPS and AIS receiver and is NMEA 2000 compliant. I am awaiting a back order on a Standard Horizon GX2400. I have been relying on a handheld VHS, but want to install a fixed mount VHS unit.

It has the factory installed Garmin gps map 1042. I have learned a lot by reading the advice from the experiences of other forum contributors advice given in a friendly, civil atmosphere. Although I have been a member since 2015, I have never posted a question on the forum before.