Overview

The Simrad 000-10758-001 is a 35 m (115 ft) mast cable that links a SimNet masthead wind unit to a NMEA 2000 network using a Micro-C connection.

This is a single continuous run for typical sailboat mast routing, so you can get wind angle and wind speed data from the masthead down to the backbone without stacking multiple short extensions. One end is a Micro-C male plug for a standard NMEA 2000 Micro-C port, and the other end is a SimNet connector for the wind sensor side.

Key features

• 35 m (115 ft) length for long mast runs on sailboats with deck-stepped or keel-stepped rigs
• NMEA 2000 wind vane cable built for connecting a masthead wind unit into the boat network
• Micro-C male end for NMEA 2000 Micro-C connections and a SimNet connector on the wind unit end
• Useful when the wind sensor is SimNet-based but the rest of the boat network is Micro-C NMEA 2000

Compatibility and fit

This cable is meant for a SimNet masthead wind sensor connection and a NMEA 2000 backbone that uses Micro-C connectors. The Micro-C end mates with a Micro-C female port (commonly found on a T-connector or network extension). The SimNet end mates with the SimNet port on the wind unit side.

It is a network cable, not a general-purpose power lead or Ethernet cable, so it should be used only within the NMEA 2000/SimNet instrument network.

Installation and setup

Before you pull the cable, measure the route and plan where you want service loops at the mast base and behind the instrument network. When running inside the spar, secure it to avoid slap and chafe, and protect the connectors while pulling through tight exits or conduit.

Once connected, confirm the NMEA 2000 backbone is correctly powered and terminated, then check your display or instrument system for wind data on the network.

Use cases on board

This cable is a good match for cruisers and racers who need reliable wind data at the helm and below decks, especially when updating the boat to a Micro-C NMEA 2000 backbone while keeping a SimNet masthead wind setup.