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luckystar
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Initially Posted - 08/27/2002 : 17:32:48

Well...I am now in possession of a great autopilot that I just won on ebay! It's an autohelm 4000 ST tiller pilot. Looking forward to installing! Got for cheaper than a new 2000ST and it's New in Box and never been used (was a backup system).

Now, this last weekend my original SR Mariner analog depth sounder died. It's time to figure out what to do, so I thought I'd ask you good folks! I'm going to get a knot meter and depth sounder. What brands are good and who makes the best for the least price? Also, if anyone has some older autohelm units that are in good working order, I might consider purchasing to match the seatalk features on the autopilot. I may end up going with new Raymarine two in one unit, but would like to hear what folks think about that brand. I'm also considering purchasing new SR Mariner products from Defender as this old one lasted 20 years!

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Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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rclift
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Response Posted - 08/27/2002 : 22:52:21

Check with SR Mariner on line. Last year I replaced the original knotmeter with an identical new one. Basically, I didn't want to try and retrofit a different meter to fill the rather large hole that the SR Mariner left behind. I dealt directly with the company which gave me a good deal and accepted the old broken meter in exchange for an excellent discount.

http://www.sr-i.org/

Ray Clift
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 08/27/2002 : 23:53:35

Thanks. I've already sent them an email, but I think I may call them tomorrow. Defender has the knotmeter for 119.95 and the depth at 239.95 (both analog). Is this close to what you paid or more?

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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rclift
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 00:53:14

Hey, that's a pretty good price. I paid $100. + 18. for shipping.

Hope that helps,
Ray
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 08/28/2002 : 22:49:54

Spoke with SR Mariner and he told me defender had the best prices for their products and they could only charge me retail. Whatever. But I have to say, I have the most confidence right now in purchasing their product again, not only for the price, but for how long my old depth gauge lasted!! Hope to do it this fall.

Also, he told me a great way to change out my old depth transducer in the water (i'm going to repeat this in another post of mine too). He said, get a sponge and stuff into the hole after you remove the transducer (it comes out from inside with no install on the outside of the hull like some units). This will give you time to check everything and the o-ring, etc. Then when you want to put the new one in, just slide it in and push the sponge out thru the hull. He said the sponge will float up after a few minutes or someone can be swimming next to the hull to get it on the way out. I thought this was smart!!

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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Response Posted - 08/29/2002 : 09:41:47

My depth guage is mounted to the inside of the hull below the v berth. There is no thru hull even though the mount is identical to the knot meter transducer that is a thru-hull. My depth meter was set up mainly for shallow water monitoring and the signal is sent directly through the hull rather then creating another hole.

Ray Clift
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luckystar
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Response Posted - 08/29/2002 : 11:29:49

Hey, Ray,
That might allow me, I do the same, to go ahead and install the knot meter transducer in the old depth trans hole. SR guy said they are the same size and install the same way. Then I could mount the depth up in the bow (where I think I could get better readings when heeled over than in the aft position). How is it mounted up there? I've heard of folks glueing a PVC pipe and filling with mineral oil or something, then mount the transducer in that and seal it off somehow (??). What are your thoughts?

Patrick Burnett, Little Rock, AR
S/V Lucky Star #2707 1982 SK/SR

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OJ
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Response Posted - 08/31/2002 : 11:42:48

I traded-in my analog SR Instruments for digital and received very competitive pricing. Did you tell Corey you had old instruments to trade?

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Response Posted - 08/31/2002 : 13:34:00

Patrick,

I installed a Hummingbird fishfinder as a depth meter shooting through the hull. I made a ring of rope caulk where I wanted the transducer under the v-berth. I mixed up epoxy and poured a puddle inside the ring. I slipped the transducer in at an angle to be sure no air bubles were trapped under it. I weighted down the transducer and waited for the epoxy to cure. Works great.

Others have posted that they used silicone in a similar fashion.

Eric Werkowitz
C25 #4969

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