Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[rjcasciato--- via CnC-List]

Dennis, a few years ago I did business with a guy, Achilles Youseff...from 
Chicago Marine Electronics..he was their Nexus guru and had a wide 
selection of Nexus instruments and partssome scavenged from non working 
units.


See if he's still there


Best


Ron C.


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On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 8:15 PM -0500, "Dennis C. via CnC-List" 
 wrote:












My Nexus Classic knotlog is pushing 15 years.  I don't leave it in the boat.  
Remove it and replace it with the plug if boat is going to sit for more than a 
few days.


I did, however, add stress relief to the cable entering the transducer after 
the original transducer died after 2-3 years.  Nexus tech told me the shield 
and wires were subject to breakage due to the Lack of stress relief there.


Garmin now sells the descendent systems from Nexus/NX2.  Nice instruments.


Dennis C.

On Nov 30, 2016 9:12 AM, "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" 
 wrote:





I have Nexus NX2 instruments (now owned by Garmin), and they are very 
reliable.  No problem with five year old speed transducer.


 

From: Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:06 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Bill Bina - gmail 
Subject: Re: Stus-List speed instrument 
frustration
 



Mine is from Raymarine and it is removable for 
cleaning while the boat is in the water. I keep the dummy plug in the thruhull 
except when I need to use the speed instrument. Takes a couple minutes to swap 
out, but not a big deal. My old one was a 1986 Standard Horizon that was still 
working when I replaced all of my instruments a couple years ago. You can use a 
water based antifouling paint on it if you wish, but I don't bother. 




Bill Bina


On 11/30/2016 8:51 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
wrote:


  

  
  

For 
  ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument eventually 
  died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up and then 
died 
  for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and two impellors 
  from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one died just now 
  L 
  They were all new in box too.
  

I 
  am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a modern 
  speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them back in 
  the day as an Autohelm dealer.
  

Joe
  

Coquina

   
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

My Nexus Classic knotlog is pushing 15 years.  I don't leave it in the
boat.  Remove it and replace it with the plug if boat is going to sit for
more than a few days.

I did, however, add stress relief to the cable entering the transducer
after the original transducer died after 2-3 years.  Nexus tech told me the
shield and wires were subject to breakage due to the Lack of stress relief
there.

Garmin now sells the descendent systems from Nexus/NX2.  Nice instruments.

Dennis C.

On Nov 30, 2016 9:12 AM, "Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List" <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I have Nexus NX2 instruments (now owned by Garmin), and they are very
> reliable.  No problem with five year old speed transducer.
>
> *From:* Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:06 AM
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Bill Bina - gmail 
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration
>
>
> Mine is from Raymarine and it is removable for cleaning while the boat is
> in the water. I keep the dummy plug in the thruhull except when I need to
> use the speed instrument. Takes a couple minutes to swap out, but not a big
> deal. My old one was a 1986 Standard Horizon that was still working when I
> replaced all of my instruments a couple years ago. You can use a water
> based antifouling paint on it if you wish, but I don't bother.
>
> Bill Bina
>
> On 11/30/2016 8:51 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote:
>
> For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument
> eventually died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up
> and then died for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and
> two impellors from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one
> died just now L They were all new in box too.
>
> I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a
> modern speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them
> back in the day as an Autohelm dealer.
>
> Joe
>
> Coquina
>
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Michael Brown via CnC-List]

I had the Signet wind instrument set on Windburn. To get inter-connectivity I 
switched
to Raymarine ST-50 wind. My feeling is the Signet responded faster, was more 
accurate
and would work to a lower wind speed. I called Signet support once, they helped 
me
get a part number for a component and offered to ship one to me or cross 
reference
it so I could purchase locally.

Note that the SL254 has apparent wind only, no way to switch to true under way.

Michael Brown
Windburn
C&C 30-1


From: Nate Flesness  

I just discovered (new to me at least) that Signet Marine sells refurbished 
Signet Marine traditional round instruments and sensors. 
http://www.signetmarine.com/products-2/used_instruments/used.html. They 
give seemingly-appropriate warnings about reduced appearance and expected 
lifespan, and prices look medium. 
I might consider this for my wind stuff (already replaced speed and depth 
instruments on my 36 year old 30-1). 
 
No connection to SIgnet. 
 
Nate 
Sarah Jean 
1980 30-1 
on the hard on the St. Croix River, WI. 
 
and 
Valhalla 
1994 Tartan 31 
on the hard Siskiwit Bay Marina 
Cornucopia, WI 
Lake Superior 
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Nate Flesness via CnC-List]

I just discovered (new to me at least) that Signet Marine sells refurbished
Signet Marine traditional round instruments and sensors.
http://www.signetmarine.com/products-2/used_instruments/used.html. They
give seemingly-appropriate warnings about reduced appearance and expected
lifespan, and prices look medium.
I might consider this for my wind stuff (already replaced speed and depth
instruments on my 36 year old 30-1).

No connection to SIgnet.

Nate
Sarah Jean
1980 30-1
on the hard on the St. Croix River, WI.

and
Valhalla
1994 Tartan 31
on the hard Siskiwit Bay Marina
Cornucopia, WI
Lake Superior


On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 9:14 AM, Jerome Tauber via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> My 30 year old Signet Marine depth and speed instruments have never
> failed.  They still sell them and they're rock solid.
> www.signetmarine.com/.  I suspect you may have water in your cables that
> is eventually penetrating the impeller.   As to modern the Airmar looks
> good and is nmea 2000.  Jerry J&J
> [image: Airmar ST850 Smart Sensor NMEA 2000]
> 
>
> [image: Display Larger Image (pop-ups must be allowed)]
> 
>
>
> Airmar ST850 Smart Sensor NMEA 2000
> Product ID: AM1110-30 MFG ID: ST850-N2
> Airmar ST850 Smart Sensor feature embedded micro-electronics. Speed and
> temperature signals are processed inside the sensor and can be displayed on
> any radar,chart plotter, or device that accepts NMEA 2000 data.
> *Availability:* Usually ships within 24 hours
>
> MSRP/MAP Price $242.73
> Our Price
> $208.95
> Select ST850 Option:
> Plastic Nylon $208.95
> Bronze $273.95
> Stainless Steel $383.95
>
> *Qty: *
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 30, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument
> eventually died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up
> and then died for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and
> two impellors from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one
> died just now L They were all new in box too.
>
> I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a
> modern speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them
> back in the day as an Autohelm dealer.
>
> Joe
>
> Coquina
>
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Jerome Tauber via CnC-List]

My 30 year old Signet Marine depth and speed instruments have never failed.  
They still sell them and they're rock solid.  www.signetmarine.com/.  I suspect 
you may have water in your cables that is eventually penetrating the impeller.  
 As to modern the Airmar looks good and is nmea 2000.  Jerry J&J

 


Airmar ST850 Smart Sensor NMEA 2000

Product ID: AM1110-30 MFG ID: ST850-N2
Airmar ST850 Smart Sensor feature embedded micro-electronics. Speed and 
temperature signals are processed inside the sensor and can be displayed on any 
radar,chart plotter, or device that accepts NMEA 2000 data.
Availability: Usually ships within 24 hours

MSRP/MAP Price $242.73

Our Price 
$208.95

Select ST850 Option:
Plastic Nylon $208.95
Bronze $273.95
Stainless Steel $383.95

Qty: 



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> On Nov 30, 2016, at 8:51 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument 
> eventually died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up 
> and then died for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and 
> two impellors from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one died 
> just now L They were all new in box too.
> I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a 
> modern speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them 
> back in the day as an Autohelm dealer.
> Joe
> Coquina
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

I come out every third year. The impellor itself can come out and be cleaned, 
but if it is just dead cleaning won’t help it. I usually have it out when not 
using the boat frequently.
Joe
Coquina
C&C 35 MK I

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike 
via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:25 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Hoyt, Mike 
Subject: Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

Joe

How often is your boat hauled?  Is it like our Northern boats where it is only 
in the water for 5-6 months a year or year round like our Southern friends?  
That would have a huge impact on fouling of all impellors IMO

Mike
Halifax, NS

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, 
Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:51 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument eventually 
died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up and then died 
for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and two impellors 
from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one died just now ☹ They 
were all new in box too.
I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a modern 
speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them back in 
the day as an Autohelm dealer.
Joe
Coquina
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List]

Joe

How often is your boat hauled?  Is it like our Northern boats where it is only 
in the water for 5-6 months a year or year round like our Southern friends?  
That would have a huge impact on fouling of all impellors IMO

Mike
Halifax, NS

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Della Barba, 
Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:51 AM
To: 'cnc-list@cnc-list.com'
Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument eventually 
died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up and then died 
for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and two impellors 
from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one died just now ☹ They 
were all new in box too.
I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a modern 
speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them back in 
the day as an Autohelm dealer.
Joe
Coquina
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

I have Nexus NX2 instruments (now owned by Garmin), and they are very reliable. 
 No problem with five year old speed transducer.

From: Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List 
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 9:06 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Bill Bina - gmail 
Subject: Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

Mine is from Raymarine and it is removable for cleaning while the boat is in 
the water. I keep the dummy plug in the thruhull except when I need to use the 
speed instrument. Takes a couple minutes to swap out, but not a big deal. My 
old one was a 1986 Standard Horizon that was still working when I replaced all 
of my instruments a couple years ago. You can use a water based antifouling 
paint on it if you wish, but I don't bother. 


Bill Bina




On 11/30/2016 8:51 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote:

  For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument 
eventually died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up and 
then died for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and two 
impellors from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one died just 
now L They were all new in box too.

  I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a 
modern speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them 
back in the day as an Autohelm dealer.

  Joe

  Coquina


   

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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

There are ultrasonic speed transducers (no moving parts), but they aren’t cheap 
(around $650?). Arimar makes them, as well.

Marek

From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2016 08:52
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument eventually 
died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting gunked up and then died 
for good. The instrument died again. I got one instrument and two impellors 
from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly and the other one died just now ☹ They 
were all new in box too.
I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there a modern 
speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton of them back in 
the day as an Autohelm dealer.
Joe
Coquina
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Re: Stus-List speed instrument frustration

[Bill Bina - gmail via CnC-List]

Mine is from Raymarine and it is removable for cleaning while the boat 
is in the water. I keep the dummy plug in the thruhull except when I 
need to use the speed instrument. Takes a couple minutes to swap out, 
but not a big deal. My old one was a 1986 Standard Horizon that was 
still working when I replaced all of my instruments a couple years ago. 
You can use a water based antifouling paint on it if you wish, but I 
don't bother.


Bill Bina


On 11/30/2016 8:51 AM, Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List wrote:


For ages I have had a Standard-Horizon SL1 speed log. The instrument 
eventually died and was replaced. The impellor was always getting 
gunked up and then died for good. The instrument died again. I got one 
instrument and two impellors from Fleabay. One impellor died quickly 
and the other one died just now LThey were all new in box too.


I am about ready to just look at the GPS and give up on this. Is there 
a modern speed sensor that actually lasts? I remember replacing a ton 
of them back in the day as an Autohelm dealer.


Joe

Coquina



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