Mercury - NMEA 2000 Multi Starter Kit Network Backbone Essentials 98-8M0155341. Overview. Starting a clean, reliable NMEA 2000 network doesn't have to be complicated. The Mercury 98-8M0155341 NMEA 2000 Multi Starter Kit gives you the core components needed to build a proper backbone-whether you're adding engine data, sensors, or displays. With the power harness, both termination resistors, and a 6-connector distribution block included, you get the foundation every NMEA 2000 architecture requires