Mast Light watertight connector (under the deck in dinette) - Oceanis 31

Mar 11, 2022
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Beneteau Oceanis 31 ITALY
It seems I have a defect in the watertight connector for mast lights in my Beneteau Oceanis 31. This is the weird plug I found under the table in the dinette. It looks like 14 pins connector (unfortunately I haven't picture now with me) even if only 8 pins are used. The weird thing is that I found it not completely closed and I am not able to screw it properly till full closure.

Do you know where can I find a new one? There is no brand on it.

Thanks!
 
Feb 21, 2010
349
Beneteau 31 016 St-Lawrence river
If there hasn’t been that much change since my 2009 31, none of this needs be watertight. The under deck area should be quite dry. The four positive pins are for tri-light, anchor, motoring and deck. Any 8 pin connector of same size will do the job.
 
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May 17, 2004
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Beneteau Oceanis 37 Havre de Grace
I don’t know where to get a replacement either, but I do have a picture of the one on my 37 of the same era in case it helps spur any other ideas.
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I presume yours looks the same?
 
Mar 11, 2022
13
Beneteau Oceanis 31 ITALY
I don’t know where to get a replacement either, but I do have a picture of the one on my 37 of the same era in case it helps spur any other ideas.
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I presume yours looks the same?
Exactly!! That is! Thanks for the picture! Even yours does not look fully closed, so I now guess it is normal to have like that. It is a weird connector with pins that are male both sides.
I will try to replace this next weekend. Any suggestion are welcome!