Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable, 32 ft (10 m) | 270010
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Extend Your NMEA 2000 Network with Confidence
The Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable is the heavy-duty link that keeps your onboard electronics network running reliably. At 32 feet (10 m), this cable is ideal for larger vessels that need to span greater distances along the backbone — from helm to stern — without signal loss or voltage drop.
Built with large 18 AWG power conductors, this cable is engineered to minimize voltage drop across the backbone, which is critical for maintaining stable communication between chartplotters, depth finders, VHF radios, and other NMEA 2000-compatible devices. The distinctive yellow couplers mate directly with Ancor tee connectors for a secure, weather-resistant connection.
Compatible Applications
- Extending an existing NMEA 2000 backbone on cruisers, sportfishers, and center consoles
- Connecting helm electronics to engine sensors, depth finders, and autopilot systems
- Use with Ancor tee connectors to branch devices off the main backbone
- Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater marine environments
What's in the Box
- 1 × Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable, 32 ft (10 m)
- Yellow NMEA 2000-standard couplers on each end
Compatible Ancor NMEA 2000 Components
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Single Tee Connector
- Ancor NMEA 2000 2-Way Tee Connector
- Ancor NMEA 2000 4-Way Tee Connector
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Terminator, Male
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Terminator, Female
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Drop Cable, 6.5 ft (2 m)
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable, 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable, 6.5 ft (2 m)
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable, 16 ft (5 m)
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Single Device Starter Kit
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Dual Device Starter Kit
- Ancor NMEA 2000 Single Device Backbone Starter Kit
Parts Desk Insights
Best Use Case: This 32 ft cable is the go-to choice for longer backbone runs on vessels 30 feet and up, or any installation where the electronics are spread across multiple stations. If your run is shorter, consider the 6.5 ft or 16 ft backbone cable to avoid excess cable management. Always terminate both ends of your NMEA 2000 backbone with a male and female terminator — an unterminated network is one of the most common causes of intermittent NMEA 2000 faults. Pair with Ancor tee connectors to branch devices cleanly off the backbone.
Shipping information
In-stock and OEM parts: ship same or next business day.
Locally warehoused items: ship within 1-3 business days.
Special-order items: timeline confirmed after order.
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