Mercury Smartcraft - NMEA 2000 gateway connector

[joe from ny]

Can anyone advise if the modular connector on the Mercury Smartcraft - NMEA 2000 gateway has a male or female end to connect to the junction box?
I am putting together my list of the pieces i need to get my system all connected to my Garmin 740S.
Thanks.

 

[joe from ny]

Re: Mercury Smartcraft - NMEA 2000 gateway connector

Nevermind, i just found a photo on an ebay listing. It is female.

 

[spicetraders]

Re: Mercury Smartcraft - NMEA 2000 gateway connector

The connector can be changed if you need the other gender. Maretron makes both male and female quick install connectors.
I have a dozen of the males, but no females. The NMEA 2000 connectors are not cheap for most part running average of $20 each. I got a deal on the males so bought a few extra for prosperity. Now if I could just get lucky on the females. Cable is also kind of expensive but bulk can be had when you figure out the right cable type.