{"product_id":"maretron-cg1-50-nmea-2000-micro-bulk-cable-50m","title":"Maretron CG1-50 Micro Bulk Cable, 50 Meter Continuous, Gray","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Maretron CG1-50 is a 50 meter continuous length of NMEA 2000 Micro bulk cable in a gray PVC jacket, rated 6 amperes. Cut it to fit, terminate with field-attachable Micro connectors, and build trunk or drop runs to the exact length your boat needs. No wasted cable, no service loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're building an NMEA 2000 network the right way, you buy the backbone by the meter and cut it to fit. That's exactly what the Maretron CG1-50 is for. It's a 50 meter continuous length of Micro bulk cable in a gray PVC jacket, ready to run as trunk or drop cable on any NMEA 2000 system you're wiring up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the idea. Pre-made cables come in fixed lengths, so you either end up with a coil of excess stuffed behind the dash or a run that's just a little too short. Bulk cable solves that. You measure the actual run on your boat, cut the cable to length, and terminate both ends with field-attachable Micro connectors. No wasted cable, no ugly service loops, no compromise on where your tees and devices sit. On a bigger boat with instruments spread bow to stern, that flexibility matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable carries a 6 ampere rating, which covers the power budget for small to medium NMEA 2000 networks running a typical mix of sensors, displays, and a GPS or two. It meets NMEA 2000 approval and also carries UL Listed, CSA Certified, and IEC-61162-3 marks. So it's legit for commercial and inspected installs, not just recreational rigs. The gray PVC jacket is the standard trunk color and handles sun exposure well, which is handy for runs that see daylight along a gunwale or up a hardtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about up front. This is bare bulk cable. The field-attachable Micro connectors and any tees, terminators, or power taps you need are separate. That's the whole point of the bulk approach. You buy the connectors and network components to match your layout and assemble the runs yourself. If you're new to NMEA 2000 wiring, sketch your backbone first, count your device drops, and order connectors and tees to match before you start cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe reach for bulk cable any time an install is even a little custom. Say you're running a backbone from a helm at the transom forward to a bow thruster controller and a masthead wind sensor. A 50 meter spool gives you room to lay the trunk exactly where the boat wants it, drop tees where each device lives, and still have cable left for a couple of custom drop runs. Cutting your own drops with right-angle connectors keeps things tidy behind a crowded panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few honest install notes. Field-attachable connectors only stay watertight if you seat the o-ring and gland correctly and torque the body down, so take your time on assembly and don't rush the ends. Keep an eye on voltage drop too. Across a full 50 meter run with several power-hungry devices, you may want to feed network power near the middle of the backbone rather than at one end. And don't forget your terminators. Every NMEA 2000 backbone needs a 120 ohm terminator at each end, or you'll chase random device errors that have nothing to do with the cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePVC stiffens up in cold weather, so if you're doing a winter install in an unheated shed, let the cable warm up before you try tight bends around a stringer. Other than that, it's straightforward to work with. Strip, seat, terminate, test continuity, and you're done. Because this is the continuous 50 meter length rather than a non-continuous spool, you get one unbroken run to cut from, which is what you want when a single trunk needs to stretch a long way without a splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Riggers and boatbuilders wiring a network from scratch, anyone extending an existing backbone past what pre-made cables cover, and DIY owners who want their runs done right instead of coiled up behind a panel. If you only need a short jumper between two tees, a pre-made drop cable is simpler. But when the run is long or custom, bulk cable is the honest answer. And 50 meters is a lot of runway, enough for most single-boat backbones with drops to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50 meter continuous length of Micro bulk cable, cut to build backbone and drop runs to exact length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6 ampere current rating covers the power budget of small to medium NMEA 2000 networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGray PVC jacket, the standard trunk color, holds up well to sun and UV exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTerminate with field-attachable Micro connectors for tidy, purpose-fit runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as both trunk and drop cable on any NMEA 2000 system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNMEA 2000 Approved, UL Listed, CSA Certified, and IEC-61162-3 compliant for recreational and inspected commercial installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinuous single run, no splices, ideal for long backbones\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\u003eWhat is Micro bulk cable used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's NMEA 2000 network cable sold by the length so you can cut trunk and drop runs to fit your boat exactly. You terminate the cut ends with field-attachable Micro connectors instead of relying on fixed-length pre-made cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need connectors and other parts to use this cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. This is bare bulk cable. The field-attachable Micro connectors, tees, terminators, and any power taps are sold separately, so you can match them to your network layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the current rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e6 amperes. That covers a typical small to medium NMEA 2000 network running sensors, displays, and a GPS or two off a single power tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it for both the backbone and the drops?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Micro cable serves as both trunk and drop cable on NMEA 2000 systems, so you can build your whole network from one spool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat approvals does this cable carry?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's NMEA 2000 Approved and also carries UL Listed, CSA Certified, and IEC-61162-3 marks. That makes it suitable for recreational rigs and inspected commercial installs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need terminators?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, always. Every NMEA 2000 backbone needs a 120 ohm terminator at each end. Missing one causes random device errors, so terminate both ends before you troubleshoot anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the gray PVC jacket hold up in the sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGray PVC handles UV exposure well, which is why it's the standard trunk color. For runs that see daylight along a gunwale or up a hardtop, it's a good fit. Just note PVC stiffens in cold weather, so warm the cable before tight bends in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I avoid voltage drop on a long run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAcross a full 50 meter backbone with several power-hungry devices, feed network power near the middle of the run rather than at one end. That balances the voltage drop across both halves of the backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between continuous and non-continuous cable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the continuous 50 meter length, one unbroken run you cut from. That's what you want when a single trunk needs to stretch a long way without a splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this cable watertight once installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe cable jacket is sealed, and the field-attachable connectors stay watertight when you seat the o-ring and gland correctly and torque the connector body down. 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