Inquiry regarding waterproof electronic connector to use on a boat
Inquiry regarding waterproof electronic connector to use on a boat
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Hello all,
I'm doing a school project which aims to improve the Martin 16 sailboat for sailors with physical disability of varying degrees. One of the areas for improvement that my team has identified is to change the current Bulgin connectors to something that is easier to clean. The problem with the current connectors is that even though they are waterproof, the connection requires to be connected/disconnected frequently, and the volunteers are not really cleaning them properly. As we have no control over the volunteers, we thought it would be improved if we could switch to a different type of connectors that is still waterproof but easier to clean. Does anyone have any suggestion as to where to look?
Thanks a lot!
I'm doing a school project which aims to improve the Martin 16 sailboat for sailors with physical disability of varying degrees. One of the areas for improvement that my team has identified is to change the current Bulgin connectors to something that is easier to clean. The problem with the current connectors is that even though they are waterproof, the connection requires to be connected/disconnected frequently, and the volunteers are not really cleaning them properly. As we have no control over the volunteers, we thought it would be improved if we could switch to a different type of connectors that is still waterproof but easier to clean. Does anyone have any suggestion as to where to look?
Thanks a lot!





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RE: Inquiry regarding waterproof electronic connector to use on a boat
Thank you for your reply, yes, the connectors are routinely mated and unmated.
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Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
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They are the connectors on the cargo ships that plug into unloading docks so they can run on shore power.
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Is there a name for this type of connector? Do you know who supplies that?
Thanks so much!
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Moffatt and Nichol was the company I worked for that did this work.
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I am not sure that a ship to shore connector is small enough for Juicy Thios application.
The connectors in question are used for various forms of assisted steering from amplified hand controls, to sip and puff electronic steering.
They are usually hooked to a computer controlled servo motor. Maybe a marine communication connector ?
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RE: Inquiry regarding waterproof electronic connector to use on a boat
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Good point, I've been looking into smaller connectors too.
Thanks for your comment!
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RE: Inquiry regarding waterproof electronic connector to use on a boat
Also McMaster has some surprisingly robust NEMA rated cabling that we've used in situations similar to what you describe. Always worth a quick look at their offerings
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There's so many connector combinations that all the big providers can supply. Metal or plastic housing; different types of conductors; plated terminals or unplated.
I find it strange that the connectors have to be cleaned. Is there dirt/debris that gets down into the connectors? Or do the terminals look blackened after they've been in use for a while?
EDIT: Are these connectors somewhere that exposes them to a lot of vibration? Are you sure they're still sealed? (If they're old, then the seals could be worn out from the salt air and sun).