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    I Installed the NMEA and Lowrance compass this spring. My graphs come off when the is boat in storage.
    Is the network draining my battery or do I need to start looking for other sources of trouble?

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    When I installed my NMEA network, I also installed a switch to prevent that parasitic drain as some of the others describe it; worked out well.
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    You should have a switch in line with the power node on the NMEA network.
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    Thanks guys.

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    Some network devices receive their power from the network power (such as the point one antenna). Best to use a switch. I installed a master switch and fuse panel for all my electronics up front stuff.
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