NMEA Device & Cable Maker


Golden Channels is the premier supplier of NMEA Cables and Products to over 40 countries. Everything we sell gets tested in our main Canadian location prior to shipping. With distribution centres in the USA, Canada and Europe, we’re close by & have the friendliest technical support in the industry.

Just want a solution?

Here’s the easy way to a perfect NMEA system. Customized for your boat and electronics:

  • Bundles by outboard brand. Get the system you need. Fast. Or learn more about the technical NMEA specifics for your outboard.
  • Gives you the perfect NMEA network for your boat and electronics.

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lammers1977
22 July 2026
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Hands down one of the best customer support Ive ever received. Eric is great!!!
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Miguel Ángel Outeiral Pérez
17 July 2026
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My experience shopping with them was unbeatable. The after-sales support was so good that they even fixed an issue that wasn't directly related to the product I was sold. I encourage you to work with them, and I will also recommend this place to my friends.
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Spencer Colby
9 June 2026
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Great service! Turned out the part I thought I needed was not correct but Eric walked me through my set up and I now know exactly what I need to get my gauges, motor and Garmin all working in sync. Thanks!
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Joel Ostby
26 May 2026
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Easy to get all of the components I needed to set up NMEA 2000 on my outboard. The website made it simple to get the bundle I needed for my motor and sonar combination, the price wasn’t any higher than piecing it together from the other online options and the quality is better. It shipped the day I ordered and when I had a question and called, Eric answered the phone and told me exactly what to look for. I couldn’t recommend more highly.
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Sean Avent
8 March 2026
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I bought a couple cables from Golden Channels for twin Tohatsu outboards to link up to my Lowrance unit. The cost was very reasonable and the shipping was quick. But moreover, Eric knows what he's doing and when I had trouble with my Lowrance unit recognizing my engines, he was able to provide me with information that I couldn't find anywhere else. I highly recommend using Golden Channels. Also it's amazing to see all my engine data right in front of me at a glance.

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