[C320-list] Corroded electronics plugs

[Chef Adam Weiner]

Was this a brand new boat?  Is so, wouldn't the warranty cover all of these
issues?

Adam

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of John Frost
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 8:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Corroded electronics plugs

I am about to replace my anchor light (burned out by a defective battery
charger just after delivery). I want to do all that I can to avoid connector
corrosion down the road. A home lighting dealer taught me a trick of putting
a dab of Vaseline on the base of a floodlight to avoid later corrosion and
sticking in the socket. That has worked well at home for years. Do you think
it is a good idea for an anchor light? Is WD40 a better idea? Also, any
thoughts on LEDs for anchor lights would be appreciated.

John Frost
2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118
Lake Guntesville, AL

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Hare
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Corroded electronics plugs

Hi Nick,

  Use a pencil eraser like Bruce suggests for the pins.  The female
connection is harder and may require rolling up a tiny piece of 400 grit
sand paper and spinning it around in the sockets.  Then spray the connection
with good-ole' WD-40 to prevent corrosion, shed water and enhance the
electrical conductivity.

-Jeff