Want To Buy: Raymarine ST50 forward wind transducer

[CaptWil]

Hi
Looking for the above or some1 that could replace the bearings/other parts on the arm
Rgds
Will

[antoha]

I don't know about bearings, but other parts (cups and feather) are available from Westmarine etc and are reasonably priced ($35? From memory) - just make sure the feather isn't bent, the packaging can make it sit crooked and deform). Swapping those is easy, held in place by just Allen screws.

Good luck!
Anton


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[CaptWil]

Thanks Anton
Yes I saw the parts from West Marine and Defender; but the wind vane is not rotating freely enough for me, and probably has a bearing issue
I did a search on Google and so far, only a UK company refurbish them at a cost of GBP180 wow.... almost a new unit price so trying to find someone on our forum that may know who can repair them or selling a working used arm
Rgds
Will

[antoha]

I would be interested too - darn cormorants and their guano... Same model, so if you find a schematic of how it comes apart I'd like to know as well.


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[CaptWil]

Hi Anton

This is what that UK company replied to my enquiry:

SERVICE AND REPAIR:
You can return your product for repair directly to us at:
The Service Centre, Maritime House, Ryan Business Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 4DY
Service Department Tel: 44 (0) 1929 554558
There is minimum charge of one hours labour at £55.00 plus VAT (VHF Radios and Programming £30.00 plus VAT). Additional labour is charged at £55.00 per Hour. An estimate will always be supplied before any work is completed for retail customers. There is additional advice and a returns form on our website Service Repair Marine Electronics | The Service Centre | Home Index to help you return your equipment to us. If you require technical assistance and wish to discuss your enquiry directly with an engineer please contact our technical help desk following the instructions below.

So it could end up quite expensive to repair...
Regards
Will

[jefndeb]

I had this issue and although it's a temp fix I removed the vane and cup and cleaned the area of corrosion and dropped a few drops of gun lube on each side and let it soak in overnight and they spin real nice and it's been a year.......😟

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[antoha]

I wasn't thinking about sending it to them, but getting hold of a diagram so I can do it myself.

It's nothing electronic, just mechanical gumming up of parts. Shouldn't be rocket science to clean it out.

[CaptWil]

Originally Posted by jefndeb

I had this issue and although it's a temp fix I removed the vane and cup and cleaned the area of corrosion and dropped a few drops of gun lube on each side and let it soak in overnight and they spin real nice and it's been a year.......😟

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Jeff
Question: mine seems to have about 90 degrees free movement then a slight resistance to turn. Same 90 degrees free movement will apply again from the last stop. Is this normal or the bearing is suspect?
Rgds
Will

[jefndeb]

Yes, indeed a bearing but try the lube anyway...

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[CaptWil]

Update guys

Removed the plastic broken vane and cups. Cleaned the gunk away from the shafts and oiled them as mentioned above, and voila, it's free and rotating
Ordered the part kit from Defender, so next will be testing if the unit transmit to the display

Thanks for the info
Rgds
Will

[Opie91]

Do your shafts on the vane have flats on them? If not the vane/cup assembly you ordered is not going to fit that vane unless they are modified. Raymarine doesn't sell the vane/cup replacement without flats anymore.

If you need to modify them, ask and Ill post directions.

Also for about $60 US you can get the bearings/instructions off eBay from the guy in the UK.

[CaptWil]

Thanks Opie
Should get the parcel next Friday so will update
Rgds
Will