{"product_id":"mercury-weather-cap-nmea-86-8m6000708","title":"Mercury – NMEA 2000 Weather Cap | Protective Network Cover | 86-8M6000708","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eMercury – NMEA 2000 Weather Cap | Protective Network Cover | 86-8M6000708\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"82\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"96\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eAn open NMEA 2000 port can let in moisture, dirt, or corrosion—any of which can create frustrating network issues down the road. The Mercury 86-8M6000708 NMEA 2000 Weather Cap gives you a simple, secure way to seal an unused N2K connector. With a male-thread-in design, it screws directly into an open network port and keeps the backbone protected when a device or drop cable isn’t attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eN2K Port Protection –\u003c\/strong\u003e Seals an unused NMEA 2000 connector to prevent moisture or debris intrusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eMale Thread-In Cap –\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to screw into standard NMEA 2000 Micro-C style ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"745\"\u003ePreserves Network Health –\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps avoid corrosion, intermittent data issues, and accidental shorting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"936\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eMarine-Ready Construction –\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, sealed materials built for long-term exposure to spray and vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eSimple Install –\u003c\/strong\u003e Just thread the cap into any open NMEA 2000 port and tighten by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eAll NMEA 2000 networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eStandard 5-pin Micro-C connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eOpen ports on tees, junction boxes, adapters, and network hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eThis cap keeps your network’s unused ports dry and protected, extending the life of your connectors and preventing the kind of electrical noise or corrosion that can cause mystery dropouts. It’s especially handy on networks that are still growing, giving you a clean way to secure a port until new devices or sensors are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eA loose or poorly sealed cap can let in moisture or salt, and that’s all it takes to sabotage an NMEA 2000 network. Mercury’s OEM cap fits tightly, seals properly, and uses materials that hold up in real marine environments. It’s a small part, but it protects the backbone from expensive troubleshooting later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1899\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eQ1: When should I use this weather cap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eWhenever an NMEA 2000 port is unused and needs to be sealed to prevent moisture or corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eQ2: Does it work with any N2K system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eYes—any standard Micro-C NMEA 2000 connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eQ3: Does this cap terminate the network?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eNo. It only seals the port. Network termination still requires proper resistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eQ4: Can I leave it installed full-time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2317\"\u003eYes. It’s designed for long-term protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003eQ5: Do I need tools to install it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eNo. It threads in by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45626574700835,"sku":"86-8M6000708","price":2.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV495897_1.jpg?v=1698795022","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-weather-cap-nmea-86-8m6000708","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}