Just an update to my own post. I sent the Display unit to Corey at SR Mariner and he repaired the unit for well under the price for a new replacement. It works like a champ.
--- In [email protected], "Doug" <dj2...@...> wrote: > > My 82' has the SR mariner DDM-1 depth gauge which had a bad display when I > bought the boat. I have taken it apart and see that the LCD is in a socket so > could be replaced if I could find a replacement. I believe it was > manufactured by Hamlin but haven't found any info on the net. I don't know if > the supporting electronics or the transducer is any good so it may be a moot > point even if I find a replacement. My knot meter still works and I also have > wind speed and apparent wind but need to re-install the sensor at the > masthead so don't know their functionality either. > I thought about buying a Moor depth but not sure if the transducer is a drop > in replacement. But the price of $268 through defender is not bad. > > I also considered a fish finder on a swing bracket but not sure I like the > idea of the bracket. Could the fish finder be bulkhead mounted? > > Of course there are others, Ray marine, Furuno, Nexus, Signet, etc but are > pricey. > > Any thoughts on this and does anybody have a working SR they want to sell? > > Happy Sailing > Doug > 5053 >
