Looking at adding a NMEA network to my boat. I’ve searched the web but can’t seem to find exactly what I need. I know I need a Yamaha cable (not sure it the motor has one already or where it would be routed in my MX1825) and a Garmin cable. But what is needed in-between? This there a “black box” or only a “T”?
Does the Garmin get power from the network? I currently have it powered by a separate 14vdc lithium. If the motor is powered by a starting battery, can I use still the 14vdc lithium to power the Garmin or will that cause issues? (I’m thinking, yeah, it will)
First time looking into this and I don’t want to fry anything in the process.