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NautiC25
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Initially Posted - 02/01/2012 :  14:02:18  Show Profile
Right now I'm running the solar panel cord across the cockpit. I'd like to permanently run the wiring from the battery box to some point near the motor mount using a 2-pin deck connector. However, I'm only finding cheap "chrome plated" connectors. Will the plating last? Any stainless ones out there? How did you run your wiring from your panel thru the hull?
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 02/01/2012 :  14:18:37  Show Profile
I'm finding stainless clamshells, so I suppose that's an option, although not a visually appealing or watertight one.
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 :  07:33:04  Show Profile
I think those that use clamshells are happy with their performance, but I don't use tem. I have a standard WM chrome plated 4 pin connecter with 4 years of service that has no evidence of corrosion yet. Bronze would be great, SS nearly as good, but chrome plated brass is all I found
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 02/02/2012 :  08:58:15  Show Profile
The chrome plated one would be ok, but the review I saw on WM's site about the chrome plating peeling off after 6 months discouraged me.
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hewebb
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  04:56:57  Show Profile
There are solid stainless steel electrical connectors out there that have environmental seals. We used them in the missile business. They are primarily for the military application, however, you should be able to acquire one for your boat.
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  06:24:42  Show Profile
I searched for probably hours and didn't find anything truly stainless. So, I ended up buying the chrome plated brass connector from WM for $20. As you can see, it didn't get great reviews.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=100454&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=11151&storeNum=50523&subdeptNum=50566&classNum=50570

If this doesn't hold up, then I'll see what's out there at that time.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  09:18:46  Show Profile
http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_ID=205&ParentCat=32

I am very happy with this connector..

I'd prefer an uninterrupted run so I just drilled holes and filled the edges with resin and sealed with polysulfide..

Maybe a rubber/plastic clamshell to cover.
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NautiC25
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  10:39:05  Show Profile
Yea, I probably should have just gone with the plastic connector. But, I really don't like doing things twice when I don't have too. I figured that it would deteriorate or fade in color.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  11:28:20  Show Profile
The "plastic" is more like Marelon.

I think it will hold up fine...
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  18:21:50  Show Profile
We used to use Lemo connectors on the oil rig. Worked great - was built by little old ladies in Switzerland. With the currency exchange these days they are probably a zillion dollars each, but if you want something completely weather proof (think the North Sea on an oil platform 100 meters up in a gale), Lemo will not disappoint. Snap connection, O-rings, sealed back connections.

See http://www.lemo.com/defaultwidgets.asp I had a few samples around the house, but seemed to have used them in some equipment somewhere. Very cool.
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Voyager
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Response Posted - 02/07/2012 :  18:30:56  Show Profile
Another connector you may have luck with is an XLR connector for audio use. These are 3 pin connectors that also have a snap fitting, and the better ones are for use in outdoor situations.
Check http://www.switchcraft.com/category.aspx?Parent=684
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