{"product_id":"maretron-cg1-10-nmea-2000-micro-bulk-cable-10-meter","title":"Maretron CG1-10 NMEA 2000 Micro Bulk Cable, 10 Meter","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Maretron CG1-10 is a 10-meter run of NMEA 2000 Micro bulk cable in gray PVC. You cut it to length and add field-attachable connectors, so your backbone and drop cables come out exactly the size the boat needs. Rated 6 amps, NMEA 2000 approved, UL listed, CSA certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery boat's network is a little different, and pre-made cables never quite match the run you actually have. That's where bulk cable earns its place. The Maretron CG1-10 gives you 10 continuous meters of NMEA 2000 Micro cable in gray PVC, so you can build backbone segments and drop cables to the exact length between your devices. No coiling up three feet of slack behind the helm. No coming up eight inches short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is bare cable. It ships without connectors on purpose, because the whole point is that you add field-attachable Micro connectors yourself and cut each run to size. The field-attachable connectors are sold separately, so pick up the male and female ends you need for the job. Once you've got them, a run of CG1-10 plus a couple of connectors turns into whatever cable your layout calls for, whether that's a short drop to a tank sender or a clean backbone leg from the helm to a below-deck junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA NMEA 2000 network is really just a backbone with a terminator at each end and short drop cables branching off to each device. Bulk cable lets you lay that backbone out the way the boat is actually built, running it along an existing wire chase and dropping off to instruments as you pass them. On a repower or a refit, that flexibility is the difference between a clean install and a bundle of adapters zip-tied behind a panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable is rated for 6 amps, which is plenty for a well-planned Micro network. Keep in mind that current rating covers everything drawing power downstream on that leg. If you're running a long backbone with several powered devices, plan where you feed power into the network so you don't see voltage drop at the far end. On the bigger sailboats and cruisers we've wired, feeding power near the middle of the backbone keeps both ends healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGray PVC holds up well to the marine environment, and it's the standard jacket color for NMEA 2000 Micro cable. One honest note from the field: PVC stiffens in cold weather, so if you're routing through tight conduit or around sharp bilge corners in the winter, take your time and avoid kinking the cable. Keep it clear of engine harnesses and other high-current runs to avoid picking up electrical noise on the data pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding your own connectors isn't hard, but it does reward a little care. Strip the jacket to the length the connector calls for, seat every pin fully, and make sure the shield stays continuous through the crimp. A shield break at the connector is the most common cause of dropouts on field-built cable, and it's almost always traced back to a rushed crimp or the wrong tool. Snug the connector nuts to spec so nothing works loose underway, and seat the o-rings cleanly for a watertight seal. Label each drop as you go, too. It takes ten seconds now and saves you an hour of tracing wires the next time you add a sensor. When you're done, it's worth powering up the network and confirming every device shows before you button up the panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the right cable for anyone who wants a tidy, purpose-built NMEA 2000 network instead of a nest of adapters and coiled slack. It carries the full set of approvals you want to see on a marine data backbone: NMEA 2000 approved, UL listed, CSA certified, and IEC-61162-3. Pair it with Maretron field-attachable connectors and terminators, measure twice, cut once, and you'll have a network that just works. If 10 meters isn't the length you need, Maretron makes the same Micro bulk cable in other spool sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 meters of continuous NMEA 2000 Micro bulk cable, cut to the exact length each run needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGray PVC jacket, the standard marine color for NMEA 2000 Micro cabling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated 6 amperes for powering devices along the backbone or drop leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsed with Micro connectors and field-attachable connectors to build exact-length cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild backbone segments or drop cables with no wasted slack and no short runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eField-attachable connectors sold separately, so you buy only the ends you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully approved: NMEA 2000 Approved, UL Listed, CSA Certified, IEC-61162-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Maretron reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the CG1-10 come with connectors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is bare bulk cable by design. You add field-attachable Micro connectors, which are sold separately, and cut the cable to the exact length you need. That's what lets you build custom backbone and drop cables instead of settling for pre-made lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the CG1-10?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a 10-meter continuous length, about 32.8 feet. If you need a different length, Maretron makes the same Micro bulk cable in other spool sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the current rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e6 amperes. That covers the total current drawn by everything powered downstream on that cable leg, so plan your power feed point on longer backbones to avoid voltage drop at the far end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this for both backbone and drop cables?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Micro bulk cable works for backbone segments and drop cables alike. You build each run to length with the right field-attachable connectors on the ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the jacket and what's it made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGray PVC, which is the standard jacket for NMEA 2000 Micro cable. PVC holds up well in the marine environment, though it does stiffen in cold weather, so route it carefully in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this cable NMEA 2000 approved?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It carries NMEA 2000 Approved status along with UL Listed, CSA Certified, and IEC-61162-3. Those are the approvals you want to see on a marine data backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do I need to build a finished cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe CG1-10 bulk cable plus the field-attachable Micro connectors for each end, sold separately. Strip the jacket to spec, seat every pin, keep the shield continuous through the crimp, and snug the connector nuts so nothing loosens underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy build my own cables instead of buying pre-made?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eExact-length runs. You get a tidy network with no coiled slack and no cables that come up short, and you only cut what the boat actually needs. 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