Help Garmin problem.

[Aquafarm]

Trying to add NMEA 2000 backbone to Garmin gpsmap 742xs. All ports on unit are 8 pin female but backbone is 5 pin female. Is there a cable or adapter available to make this work. I already have Garmin radar working and sonar by using Garmin adapter but would like add more using NMEA 2000. I have the starter kit from Garmin and search for help. Hope someone can advise me. Thanks for any help in advance. Gerard. MV Patience.

 

[AnsleyS]

Aqua,

I believe that the 742 has a NMEA2000 port on the left side looking at the back. Yes?

 

[Iggy]

Are you looking at the right port? Looking at the back of the unit. You want the 2nd port from the left.

 

[Aquafarm]

Thank you Ansley S. Thought I checked that one but it was the one next to it.( coaxial?) you made my day. Don’t tell anyone what an idiot I was because my wife already did just that. Thanks again for your quick reply. Bless you!

 

[Aquafarm]

Aquafarm’s wife here… just to clarify, I did not call my hubby an idiot…
I suggested he ask TF the question that he’s been wrestling with all day… I saw the reply first and called into the boat “did you check the back?” He’s mumbling, “yes I did” as I hear him move stuff and then…a loud “Son..of…a B….” …so I did not call him any names, but my laughing could be heard throughout the marina. :lol::lol::lol: Thanks guys, he’s a busy and happy camper now.

 

[AnsleyS]

That's what we live for...

 

[Iggy]

All good!!