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VWHumbug
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Initially Posted - 02/09/2003 :  19:17:55  Show Profile
I noticed that one of the blades from the paddlewheel of my knot meter is broken. Has anyone replaced this and if so, where did you get the paddlewheel from. I thought I saw something about this is the past but couldn't get it to come up on a search through the archives. Thanks for any input. Bob VanWyen
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OJ
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Response Posted - 02/09/2003 :  20:18:44  Show Profile
I had the same problem and ended up having to replace the entire sending unit.

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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/10/2003 :  00:15:56  Show Profile
Bob - call the manufacturer of your unit. I too had a wheel break and bought a new one from the company. It replaced easily by removing a pin that goes thru the axle. (I also replaced it while the boat was in the water - but that's another story!)
Derek
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lorensons
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Response Posted - 02/14/2003 :  19:12:48  Show Profile
Glad to hear someone else has the same problem. I assumed I would have to make a total replacement. Mine is a VDO unit so am wondering if it is even made any more. I believe that Siemans bought them out. So interested to hear where these can be found.
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gnorgan
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Response Posted - 02/14/2003 :  23:21:04  Show Profile
Bob, Derek makes a good point: "call manufacturer". I had the same blade loss problem but I called Catalina and they gave me the phone number of the manufacturer of my impeller who then gave me a phone number somewhere else (Los Angeles) that had taken over the replacement parts business. However, I don't have that phone number anymore so can't get that for you.
Simple to replace and then it works better....the knotmeter will say you're sailing faster, too!!

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captck
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Response Posted - 02/15/2003 :  18:19:56  Show Profile
Last time I broke one. (Lowrance) Mfg. would not sell just wheel.
They would be glad to send new sender for a price (high)
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VWHumbug
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Response Posted - 02/17/2003 :  11:57:08  Show Profile
Thanks for the input. I called the manufacturer today(SR Mariner) on their toll free number and they sell the paddlewheel replacement part. They also sell a cover for the outside of the knotmeter which I couldn't purchase from any of the Marine stores locally. Thanks for the help to all who replied. Bob VanWyen
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/17/2003 :  12:22:44  Show Profile
Bob - if their cover for the dial of the knotmeter is a white square plastic one, be careful! I went through 4 of 'em which blew off & disappeared in the oggin when a stiff wind blew. Then I got wise and made a sunbrella cover which covers both my instruments and prevents the UV degradation of the readout.
Derek

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