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It was, and it should be easy enough for me to confirm that the power of the ST block comes through to the STNG. I think the highest LEN is the ST block (X5, 3 ST60+s, R125) so the power will be at the center of the STNG by default (Axiom+ on one side and VHF on the other). I also looked at the documentation for my VHF (Simrad RS35) and it turns out that is has a NMEA2000 port. So I don't need the Yacht Devices gateway, just a NMEA2000-STNG adaptor. Al this should be very straight forward.

I saw that you were in the Puget Sound and was inspired to edit my signature. I'm in Poulsbo and the boat is in Liberty Bay Marina.

Thanks again Alex,
Dago

Hi Alex, thanks very much for both of your responses. They were very helpful.

I like your point to power the ST bus separate from the X5 so the ST network is available with the X5 off. Similarly your point to keep the R125 for position information for the VHF with the Axiom+ off. For that reason I think I'll also take your suggestion to use the Yacht Devices 0183 Gateway so the VHF is connected to the network and receiving data with the Axiom+ off (also, I'm not sure that the Axiom+ has a NMEA0183 connection).

An added bonus is that I'll have to do minimal rewiring. Just plug the VHF (via gateway) and the Axiom+ into the STNG plugs of the E22158, and the ST bus into the ST-STNG conversion plug. One last question, will the STNG network (E22158) be powered by the ST bus through the conversion plug? Or will the STNG network need to be powered separately?

And of course an excuse to look at new radars.

Thanks again for your time and great information.
Best, Dago

Hi Everybody,
I have a legacy Raymarine seatalk1 navigation network. The c70 display died for the second time and I'm thinking about replacing it with a Raymarine Axiom+ rather than repair. I'm trying to figure out what equipment will be obsolete, and what will work but maybe with diminished functionality. I've attached a schematic of my current network, and another of a possible integration of the Axiom+. I'm pretty sure the Raydome RD218 won't work and the R125 GPS isn't needed because the Axiom has an internal GPS. I'm particularly interested in the Smartpilot X-5 sport autopilot (with ST6002 controller). I don't think the X5 will be controlled by the Axiom+, but what data will flow from the X5? What's the best way to connect the ST6002 and the ST60+s; to the X5 directly, to the seatalk bus (block), or to the seatalkng network with it's own converter (Raymarine E22158)? I plan to ultimately update the other equipment, but I would like to do it over time and have as many components working in the mean time as possible.
Thanks for any helpful information or suggestions. Regards, Dago 
current ST network.pdf
mixed ST-STNG network.pdf

I no longer need this life raft having brought my C34 up from the SF Bay area to the Puget Sound area. I bought it new June 2021, it's certified (I have the documentation). It is in a valise (not a hard cover), and it has never been deployed. I paid $1,800 new, asking $1,000 OBO. It can be shipped, but it's 90 lbs. so may be a bit pricey. Thanks, Dago.