Well for those who followed the water in the engine pan and the bilge saga, yet another tale of whoa, but at least no mysteries this time. My depth sounder and then my knot meter, both mysteriously stopped working, during the run down the bay the day before we finally found the source of all the water. Today got the covers off the back of the instruments and found water.
No mystery as to where its coming from I could see daylight in one case and pouring a little water onto cabin top quickly showed me how it could happen. Given we have had 3 days with better than inch an hour downpours they are soaked. I know most DC electronics if powered on when wet don't survive, any hope these may dry out?
Assuming the worst case, and I need to replace them, I know Standard Horizon is out of the instrument business but does anyone make a plug compatible replacement. Given the gaskets are shot even if they survive not sure I can ever get them weather tight again in any case.
I know Moor makes head ends that will fit the openings but I would prefer not to lose more time to a pull to replace transducers and through hulls given I have already lost a lot of the season.I don't know but have asked Moor if they will be able to read the old senders or barring that will fit the through hulls.
Jorge, does the marine Junk Yard by you have any gauge heads from Standard Horizon? Speaking of which does anyone know how you find the model number on these gauges, I am guessing its on the back and when I get back on board tomorrow will look but some expert advise on where to look would be appreciated.
As always appreciate the help and thoughts.
No mystery as to where its coming from I could see daylight in one case and pouring a little water onto cabin top quickly showed me how it could happen. Given we have had 3 days with better than inch an hour downpours they are soaked. I know most DC electronics if powered on when wet don't survive, any hope these may dry out?
Assuming the worst case, and I need to replace them, I know Standard Horizon is out of the instrument business but does anyone make a plug compatible replacement. Given the gaskets are shot even if they survive not sure I can ever get them weather tight again in any case.
I know Moor makes head ends that will fit the openings but I would prefer not to lose more time to a pull to replace transducers and through hulls given I have already lost a lot of the season.I don't know but have asked Moor if they will be able to read the old senders or barring that will fit the through hulls.
Jorge, does the marine Junk Yard by you have any gauge heads from Standard Horizon? Speaking of which does anyone know how you find the model number on these gauges, I am guessing its on the back and when I get back on board tomorrow will look but some expert advise on where to look would be appreciated.
As always appreciate the help and thoughts.