My datamarine mast unit isnt registering wind speed. Its that common issue from moisture collecting at the base and sitting on the circuit board... Now I was told that back when Datamarine was in business they had a rebuild kit they sold for this part. Does anyone know somewhere that might have that rebuild kit? maybe sitting at some shop in that corner closet with old out-dated parts? has anyone tried rebuilding it themselves without a kit? Im trying to avoid buying new electronics for another couple years and I enjoy the repairs as a hobby...
Datamarine LX360 Repair
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I sent mine into the first link below for repairs last year. I do not know if they have any DIY kits.
http://www.dmimarine.com/
http://www.sea-dmi.com/datmar/dreturns.htm
http://www.dmimarine.com/
http://www.sea-dmi.com/datmar/dreturns.htm
Why not just call them, they could tell you. Good folks, very helpful, redid our depth sounder a few years ago.
Not the same. I sent mine in to have the masthead transducer rebuilt. I do not recall the exact price but I was surprised at how high it was. They were nice to deal with though and I do not mind paying a little extra for good service. This year they will be replaced with Raymarine ST60+.
I have a DataMarine unit as well. It shows apparent wind direction fine but the speed unit is broken. I've just been using a hand held unit for wind speed. I'd like to get it fixed but I'm not sure I'd be willing to spend alot of money on it.
DMI people ==> 5 stars
My Datamarine instruments are almost 20 years old now and the few times I've had a question or an issue they have been very helpful.
When my masthead windspeed aneometer seemed kinda slow or dragging they sold me a DIY kit to replace the bearing, and I think the circuit board too, and I don't recall being shocked by the price.
Even though DMI is 2,000 miles away they have been more helpful than a local electronics store or shop that one can walk into.
Great people. I'd rather keep my old Datamarine electronics than get any new stuff.
My Datamarine instruments are almost 20 years old now and the few times I've had a question or an issue they have been very helpful.
When my masthead windspeed aneometer seemed kinda slow or dragging they sold me a DIY kit to replace the bearing, and I think the circuit board too, and I don't recall being shocked by the price.
Even though DMI is 2,000 miles away they have been more helpful than a local electronics store or shop that one can walk into.
Great people. I'd rather keep my old Datamarine electronics than get any new stuff.
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