Yes there is a spec for N2K wiring and it differs from 0184, however for relatively short runs (or for that matter even the longer ones) you'll probably be OK. The biggest thing you'll want to verify is that the gauge of the conductors is matched for the power wires. In N2K you'll find a red and black wire that are typically larger than the signal wires. Those red and black wires supply power to all of the downstream devices. One device is probably not a big concern... Multiple devices - might make a difference. So if it is a branch you'll likely not have a problem, if it is a section of the backbone it might cause trouble.
Other than that, it is certainly worth a try. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Sun, Apr 26, 2020, 17:57 Bill Coleman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I am replacing some 0183 wiring for NMEA 2000, and I bought some 2000 end > connectors (Maretron FA-NF-ST Mini Field Attachable Connector (Female) > FA-NM-ST) that you can screw the terminals into. Some of this 0183 wiring > was probably installed before the boat was completed, and It looks very > difficult to re-wire. Does anyone know if I can just use the 0183 wiring to > now become 2000 compatible? In other words, is there anything lacking in > the older wiring, like shielding, twisting, etc, that would make this not > work? > > Bill Coleman > Erie PA > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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