Jackdaw is a genius - Instrument pod

[Skipper]

Or maybe it's GOB. But, I used the pictured junction box instead of a pod per Jackdaw's suggestion from another post ("Utter lack of rail mounts").

The junction box is waterproof, the perfect size, is of robust contruction, has thick tabs for rail mounting, and even matches the colors of the electronics. It's almost as if it were designed for the task. I merely cut the hole using the Raymarine pattern, drilled a small hole for the cable, and attached it to the rail using generic West Marine rail mounts.

I even used the box to mount the GPS, and then hung the remote mic on the lower mount.

A pod, lowest price, is $289 plus tax and\or freight. The junction box - $18. I spent more on the West Marine mounts. Total cost for all items - $43.

 

[Rob19574]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jackdaw]

Ha!

Well I did post that, but I can't take credit for the original idea, that WAS in GOB. Not sure of the UV resistance of those boxes, but the swap-out would not break the bank. I'd just make sure that there is a good waterproof gland for the cable entry, and maybe drop a fresh desiccant sac inside when you close it up to make sure no condensation ever forms on the electronics.

 

[Bob S]

I got the idea from Ken over in the Catalina 30 Yahoo group. He suggested hose barbs tapped into the box with adhesive heat shrink tubing.

 

[woodster]

I got the idea from Ken over in the Catalina 30 Yahoo group. He suggested hose barbs tapped into the box with adhesive heat shrink tubing.

not to steal your idea but ya may want to try theses http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3uyi9evf0t_b


regards

woody

 

[Jackdaw]

not to steal your idea but ya may want to try theses http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3uyi9evf0t_b


regards

woody

Yep, that's perfect if the wire/cable has no head. If it does, use one of these.

http://www.bluesea.com/products/1001/CableClam_0.68in

 

[Skipper]

I drilled a small hole in the bottom of the junction box to let any water escape, and used a rubber grommet (not pictured) arround the cable.

Anyway, the rear of the instrument is waterproof. They don't want water pouring on it, but I doubt that condensation would harm it.

 

[PSC 31]

Actually, it was my article in GOB. The box I used was an outdoor NEMA box with a rubber gasket. I put a dab of silicone caulk on the inside of the wire access hole.

Al Lorman
Freedom 35 Ab Initio
Annapolis

 

[Skipper]

Actually, it was my article in GOB. The box I used was an outdoor NEMA box with a rubber gasket. I put a dab of silicone caulk on the inside of the wire access hole.

Al Lorman
Freedom 35 Ab Initio
Annapolis

OK. Then Jackdaw is no longer a genius.