Did you install the depth transducer? Are they the same? Can you swap the 2 transducers? If the leak moves, it's the transducer. If not, it's the thru hull.
Dennis C. Sent from my iPhone On May 9, 2013, at 12:08 PM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: > Rick, thanks for the separate email with the attachment, that is one thorough > manual! The one I got wasn't that thorough. But the instructions are the same > in any case I'm just impressed that the one you sent had PCB schematics! > Anyway .. my transducer looks different, so does the plug. The lower o-ring > is further down than the one shown in the drawing. > > I purchased both the ST40 speed and the ST40 depth at the boat show .. I'm > being reminded now of another conversation had on this list about open box > raymarine products ... the boxes had clearly been opened, they were old stock > and I got them both for $300. $150 per instrument is pretty good. > But now I guess there's a chance that maybe parts got mixed up? I don't know, > I actually doubt that, I'm pretty sure the drawing in my manual shows the > transducer that I have, I would have noticed the difference right away like I > did with the manuals I was just sent. > > > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Hi, yup the cap nut is tightened down snug. I can still rotate the >> transducer a wee bit, just as much as the key-cutaway allows, that will vary >> the amount of water getting in by a bit. It doesn't exactly "jiggle" but I >> can push down on it, which seems weird to me, it moves a millimetre or two >> when pushed down. Not really anymore now that the larger o-ring and plumbers >> tape is in there. Again, the cap nut is locked down. I didn't look at the >> attachment because I had the instructions in front of me the whole time I >> installed the thing .. I can see the cutaway drawing in my head I looked at >> it so much :) >> >> Loosening the lock nut is a no go at this point because it will take tools >> to do it. It is stuck on good! I'm wary of applying that much torque to the >> thing it being in this compromised state already. If it cracks I'm in big >> trouble the boat being in the water and everything. >> >> RE: slings. With all the travellifts being busy launching boats they can't >> let me sit in the slings. They can put me down on jack stands but then I'm >> paying for haul, launch and storage. I was quoted $450 at one place... "or >> more depending on time". >> I have to pull out the old thru-hull and install a new one and let the >> sealant cure so the boat will be out of the water at best 12 hours, at worst >> .. I don't even know. Then there's the possibility that it leaks again for >> some reason when it goes back in. >> >> Steve >> Suhana, C&C 32 >> Toronto >> >> >> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 12:12 PM, Chris Price <iceboa...@comcast.net> wrote: >>> Would the yard let you sit in the slings while you change it out, and, if >>> necessary, haul you out? If not necessary, no harm done. >>> >>> Chris Price >>> Pradel >>> 35 Mk I >>> >>> From: "Stevan Plavsa" <stevanpla...@gmail.com> >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2013 11:59:16 AM >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Raymarine plastic thru hulls - had a leak >>> >>> >>> I tried backing off the nut but it's stuck .. some sealant got into the >>> threads. Now, I could loosen it, but I'm concerned about applying much >>> force to that thru-hull with the boat in the water. If I crack the >>> thru-hull now I'm in trouble. >>> >>> Plastic. * exaggerated eye roll* >>> >>> I am indeed on a mooring without a charger and that's why I'm weighing this >>> ... it's either a haul and new thru-hull or a solar charging system. >>> Jeez when someone said the boat was only the cost of admission they weren't >>> kidding! >>> It's been an expensive spring what with a new sail and everything else. I >>> also bought an old mercedes wagon that requires some $love$. It's C&C >>> related because I bought the thing to haul cushions to and from my boat in >>> the winter and spring :D >>> >>> I've been leaning towards a haul this whole time so that's probably what's >>> going to have to happen. Dammit. The bronze thru-hull is 155 plus shipping >>> etc. >>> >>> Steve >>> Suhana, C&C 32 >>> Toronto >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Alan Bergen <alan-at-h...@comcast.net> >>> wrote: >>>> Try backing off the nut that holds the housing in place. >>>> >>>> Alan Bergen >>>> C&C 35 Mk III Thirsty >>>> Rose City YC >>>> Portland, OR >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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