{"product_id":"ancor-270305-nmea-2000-drop-cable-16ft-5m","title":"Ancor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 16 ft (5 m) | 270305","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 16 ft (5 m) | Part No. 270305\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your NMEA 2000 device is mounted far from the backbone tee — think a sensor at the bow, a display at a second helm station, or an instrument routed through a bulkhead — this 16 ft (5 m) drop cable gives you the reach to make a clean, direct connection without splicing or extending. It’s the longest drop cable in the Ancor N2K lineup, and like all Ancor drop cables, it’s thinner and more flexible than backbone cable for easy routing through tight spaces, conduit, and cable trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 ft (5 m) length — maximum reach for remote device installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-flexible 22 AWG power conductors for easy routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller diameter than backbone cable for tight and long cable runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard NMEA 2000 male\/female connectors (DeviceNet Micro-C compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack jacket; compatible with Ancor tee connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBow-mounted sensors (depth, sonar, speed\/temp) connected to a midship tee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond helm or flybridge displays on larger vessels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote GPS antennas and AIS transponders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine room sensors routed to a helm-mounted tee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruments requiring long cable runs through bulkheads or conduit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny NMEA 2000 device mounted more than 6 ft from the nearest tee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDrop Cable vs. Backbone Cable\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop cables connect individual devices to the network — they are not backbone cable and should not be used to extend the main trunk. For backbone runs, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149341851684\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable – 6.5 ft (270002)\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342212132\"\u003e32 ft Backbone Cable (270010)\u003c\/a\u003e. Every NMEA 2000 network requires terminators at each end of the backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelated Parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344768036\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 1.6 ft \/ 0.5 m (270300)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344833572\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 3.3 ft \/ 1 m (270301)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149345030180\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable – 6.5 ft \/ 2 m (270302)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342343204\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Single Tee Connector (270101)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149342638116\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 4-Way Tee Connector (270104)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149341556772\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Power Cable with Tee (270000)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344505892\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Dual Device Starter Kit (270202)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344669732\"\u003eAncor NMEA 2000 Single Device Backbone Starter Kit (270203)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest use case: The 16 ft drop is the right call for long runs — bow sensors on a 30+ ft boat, flybridge displays, or any device that’s simply too far from the tee for a shorter cable to reach cleanly. One important note: NMEA 2000 drop cables have a maximum recommended length of 6 meters (about 20 ft), so this 5 m cable stays within spec. If your device is closer to the tee, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149345030180\"\u003e6.5 ft (270302)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344833572\"\u003e3.3 ft (270301)\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344768036\"\u003e1.6 ft (270300)\u003c\/a\u003e will keep the install tidy and reduce cable clutter. Building from scratch? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11149344669732\"\u003eSingle Device Backbone Starter Kit (270203)\u003c\/a\u003e includes terminators, tees, and backbone cable to get your network started.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51274764288036,"sku":"639-270305","price":85.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/639-270300_cab506d7-cc4c-4dee-a50b-eacadd81275e.jpg?v=1786912740","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/ancor-270305-nmea-2000-drop-cable-16ft-5m","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}