About cutting and splicing transducer wiring: It depends. Conventional transducers required specific lengths of cable for impedance. Newer nmea 2000 compliant transducers typically don't.
When I rewired the instruments with a "whole boat" nmea 2000 backbone I researched it pretty extensively as multiple splices were required for a fully concealed install. The bottom line was that the nmea 2000 setup is very tolerant of splices as long as they are done right with proper moisture proof crimped connectors. Best bet is to download / double check the manufacturer recommendation on your equipment. Good luck -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA Sent from IBM Verse
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