Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:17:42 -0400
Reply-To: W Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From: W Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Dash Power outlet..?
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I have the Marinco one installed (actually two) installed in my boat that
sits in the saltwater
for about 6 months a year. I have tried a few others from different sources
and they didn't last
but one season . The Marinco ones which I purchased locally for about 20.00
each have held
up for the past two seasons and still look very good quality. Don't know if
the similar looking
ones are the same. I imagine that for the price of the look a likes they are
worth giving a
try. All I know is anything Marinco has help up well in the marine
environment. That said
I am happy the way the Hyundai one I have fits in my dash with no
modifications made
to the dash. The only downside is I miss the way the old one had the lighted
bezel. The Vanagon is pretty dark inside so I installed some led lights
under the dash that throw
green light on the drivers and pass feet without being so bright they affect
night vision.
My kids and wife really like the extra light.
Bill
On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> Guys...easy...
>
> I've used neither, seen neither. I have worked in the boat business as a
> shipwright in a full service yacht yard and I am familiar with the Marinco
> brand. They make quality. Suited to put into boats, which are a really
> tough place for stuff to last, especially anything with electrons.
> Marine parts are usually much more expensive than normal dry land stuff
> made for the same purpose. If your widget fails in a car, an RV, or a
> trailer, you simply pull over and call AAA or walk home. Not so on a boat,
> so things are built to an engineering level to not fail, because failure
> when at sea can be life threatening...So rather than maybe plastic and
> stamped steel or tin with brass contacts..switches and plugs, etc etc.
> might
> be made of cast bronze with a chrome coating or some kind of UV and Salt
> resistant plastics or stainless....Has to be..especially for topside use
> like in a cockpit control panel.. I would bet the Marinco socket with the
> 'waterproof' cover is not really totally water proof...nothing is
> really...but it's probably worth a little more money than an RV specific
> one...
> Anyhow, mellow out...and thank you for the recommendations...didn't want
> to cause a ruckus..
> Don Hanson
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:47 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
>
> > At 08:16 PM 10/18/2009, Michael Sullivan wrote...
> >
> >> Sounds like Dylan is trying to be diplomatic.
> >>
> >
> > As in "avoiding the question?"
> >
> > He won't answer a clear question - "What's the difference?" He's said
> > "I have tried the others...I prefer the Marinco," but won't say why. I
> > suspect that he _hasn't_ seen or used the identical-looking, and
> > significantly less expensive, one from MPD (via Digikey). As I've said,
> > I think they're the same (except for the name and the price). I have no
> > affiliation with Digikey (other than as a customer), perhaps he works
> > for Marinco or one of their resellers?
> >
>
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