{"product_id":"seakeeper-ride-2m-ethernet-cable-for-garmin-20373sp","title":"Seakeeper Ride 2m Ethernet Cable for Garmin MFDs","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Seakeeper Ride 2m Ethernet Cable is the factory assembly that ties your Ride stabilization system into a compatible Garmin multifunction display. Run it once and you control and monitor Ride straight from the helm screen you already use, instead of a separate controller. Model 20373SP, 2 meters, built for the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seakeeper Ride 2m Ethernet Cable is the factory assembly that ties your Ride stabilization system into your helm display. On its own, Ride can run off its own 5-inch touch screen. But most boaters don't want another screen fighting for space on an already crowded dash. This cable is how you skip that. Run it once, and you control and monitor Ride straight from the multifunction display you already look at all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick refresher on what this feeds. Seakeeper Ride is a vessel attitude control system that works at the transom to settle pitch, roll, and list while you're underway, so the boat runs flatter and the crew stays comfortable. The brains of that system need to talk to a screen. This cable is the physical link that lets your main helm display be that screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the practical upside. Instead of glancing down at a separate controller to check trim, list, and running attitude, you see it all on the same screen that's showing your chart and sounder. You set your ride from the helm. You watch how the system is working in real time. And when you're docking or running an inlet, you're not hunting for a second display to make an adjustment. It's one less thing to mount, wire, and find room for. On a center console or express cruiser where dash real estate is precious, that matters more than it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to get right before you order. Seakeeper builds a separate cable for each display family it supports, and they aren't interchangeable. This one is cut for the specific brand named in the product title. So match the cable to the display you actually run at the helm. If you've got mixed displays or you're not sure which family yours falls under, check the model before you buy. Ordering the wrong version is the most common hiccup we see, and it's an easy one to avoid with a two-minute check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow the install. The cable is 2 meters, which is a hair under 6 and a half feet. On a lot of boats that's plenty, especially when the Ride controller sits reasonably close to the helm. But measure your run first. If your controller is mounted back near the transom and your display is forward on a big console, 2 meters can come up short once you account for routing around bulkheads and up through the dash. It's worth pulling a tape before you commit. A run that's tight in the driveway gets tighter once it's fished through a rigging tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connector and the cable itself are built for the boat, not the office. That means a locking connection that won't shake loose under the pounding a planing hull takes offshore, and jacketing meant to live in a damp bilge or console. One tip from the field: hit the connection with a little dielectric grease when you make it up. Ethernet ports don't love salt air, and a dab of grease keeps corrosion from creeping into the pins over a season or two. Small step, saves a headache later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. First, make sure your display is running current software before you plug in. Older units sometimes need a firmware update before they'll show Ride's stabilization data, and it's a lot easier to handle that at the dock than to troubleshoot it underway. Second, Seakeeper generally sells this cable alongside a full Ride system order rather than as a loose accessory, so if you're building out a new install, spec it in with the rest of the package. If you're replacing a damaged cable or extending an existing setup, reach out and we'll help you confirm you're getting the exact right assembly for your helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2-meter Ethernet cable assembly (model 20373SP) that links the Seakeeper Ride controller to your helm display\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePuts Ride trim and running attitude on your existing multifunction display, so there's no separate screen to mount at the dash\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLocking marine connector that stays seated under the vibration and pounding of a planing hull offshore\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePurpose-built marine-grade cable jacket meant to live in a damp console or bilge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSingle clean run from the Ride module to the helm keeps your dash wiring simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand-matched assembly cut for one specific display family, so it drops straight into a compatible helm\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 Seakeeper 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 does the Seakeeper Ride 2m Ethernet cable actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the physical link between your Ride stabilization system and your helm display. Run it once and you can see and control Ride's trim and running attitude right on your main multifunction display, instead of using a separate controller screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know this is the right cable for my helm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSeakeeper builds a separate cable for each display family it supports, and they aren't interchangeable. This version is cut for the specific display brand shown in the product title. Match the cable to the MFD you run at the helm, and if you're not sure which family yours is, check the model before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs 2 meters long enough for my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOften, yes, especially when the Ride controller sits near the helm. But measure your run first. If the controller is mounted back toward the transom and your display is forward on a big console, 2 meters can come up short once you route around bulkheads and up through the dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I still need the separate 5-inch touch display?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNot once you integrate to your MFD. The whole point of this cable is to put Ride's controls on the screen you already have at the helm, so the standalone display becomes optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it plug-and-play?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClose, but check your display's software first. Older units sometimes need a firmware update before they'll show Ride's stabilization data. It's much easier to sort that at the dock than underway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I just use a standard Ethernet cable instead?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe don't recommend it. This is a factory marine assembly with a locking connector built to survive vibration and a damp console. A generic office patch cable can shake loose or corrode, and that's not something you want failing offshore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the connector from corroding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePut a little dielectric grease on the connection when you make it up. Ethernet ports don't love salt air, and a dab of grease keeps corrosion out of the pins over the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this come with the Seakeeper Ride system or do I buy it separately?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSeakeeper generally sells this cable alongside a full Ride system order rather than as a loose accessory. If you're building a new install, spec it in with the package. If you're replacing a damaged cable, reach out and we'll help you confirm the exact assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat boats is this for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAny boat running Seakeeper Ride where you'd rather control the system from your main helm display than a separate screen. 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