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I feel like this is probably a dumb question but I simply don't know the answer so here goes....is my Garmin 93SV waterproof? Is it ok to leave exposed to rain on my boat? And if I have removed the unit from the mount, will water ruin the electronic pin connectors exposed on the unit mount? Thanks for any help!
My Garmin 7SV is very waterproof and I'm sure yours is to.
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Its IPX7 waterproof. (30 min at 3' deep) Your pins wont get affected other than the power pins could short across eachother and pop a fuse.
My boat stays on the water 24/7. My connectors are exposed to the weather as I remove the electronics after use. Biggest problem I have is dirt daubers and spiders. These creatures poop on/in the connectors. I clean connectors with tooth paste and a tooth brush when needed and rinse and let drip dry. I also use a pencil eraser where it is possible to clean contacts.
At one time in history, most quality marine connectors use gold flash pins. I am not sure what is used today.
Not sure if I am following exactly, but when you pop the unit out of the cradle you have a rubber boot to put over the contact pin female assy. The contacts from the cables to the cradle I would think would be fine since you have snugged the nuts on them. I stay out in the rain with my 93 w/o a problem
i leave my lowrance on my boat most of the time. i cover it with a large zip lock baggy