Rich I've had that transducer and plug in and out so many times that opening a hole in the bottom of my boat has become a relaxed activity. Larger o-rings stopped the leak. I'm just concerned that the integrity of the thru-hull has been compromised.
Dennis, it's definitely the housing. I've replaced the transducer with the blank plug and same same. I haven't gotten to the depth instrument yet because I have an airmar through-the-hull one installed and I'm hoping it works with that one. Haven't yet tested it however. The instruments aren't yet mounted I just did the thru-hull because it was a pre-launch requirement. Steve Suhana, C&C 32 Toronto On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:47 PM, Knowles Rich <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: > Steve: those through hull casings are extremely tough. Those who have had > to remove them will attest to that. I suggest you pull the transducer, > grease it well and reinsert it. Put the cap on snugly and your problem leak > may well vanish. > > Rich Knowles > Indigo. LF38 > Halifax > > On 2013-05-09, at 14:27, Stevan Plavsa <stevanpla...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Fred, that's very helpful but if I go ahead I'll simply order it > from defender or binnacle. At this point it's not leaking anymore so it's > not a panic situation anymore. > > The lock nut is not cross threaded, neither the cap nut. > > One thing that sucks about this is that we renamed the boat. My girlfriend > is now anxious that the boat has a curse on it. We did the proper de-naming > ceremony on the hard. We were going to do the naming ceremony as soon as > the boat splashed down but we both agreed that the place we were in had > terrible karma and that we were better off doing the naming at our own > mooring. We did the ceremony right before bringing the boat to the dock. > Smashing a champagne bottle is very satisfying. > > Thanks, > Steve > Suhana, C&C 32 > Toronto > > > On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com> wrote: > >> ** >> is it cross threaded? >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Stevan >> Plavsa >> *Sent:* Thursday, May 09, 2013 1:58 PM >> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> >> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Raymarine plastic thru hulls - had a leak >> >> 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 >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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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