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Karl Konecny
Joined: 09 May 2019 Posts: 95 City/Region: Glide
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:02 am Post subject: How do you prevent trailer connector contacts from corroding |
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I'm still fairly new at boating in salt water and have a question: what is the best protocol for preventing trailer connector contacts from corroding? I'm having issues with intermittent connections to my trailer that appear to be caused by corrosion. _________________ "Believe me my young friend, there is nothing-absolutely nothing-half so much worth doing as simply messing around in boats."
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drbridge
Joined: 25 Jun 2014 Posts: 220 City/Region: Sequim
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 878 City/Region: Portsmouth
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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Silicone grease. It’s synthetic, won’t damage plastic or rubber products and is a dielectric. _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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-Waypoint-
Joined: 02 Nov 2019 Posts: 93 City/Region: Jensen Beach, Florida
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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I second the importance of a good ground. I chased bad grounds last year on my trailer. Found out that the wiring was corroding under its insulation only getting 7 volts to the back of the trailer. Trailer is only 4 years old. I replaced all my wiring with heaver gauge tinned marine wiring, problem solved.
Not cheap at $1/ft. Having lighting issues before going to the ramp could wreck a good boating day. _________________ Mark n' Yuka Elwell |
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Karl Konecny
Joined: 09 May 2019 Posts: 95 City/Region: Glide
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C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the tips, I bought some contact cleaner and will give it a try. I've thought about dielectric grease but my truck sees lots of dusty roads and the cover on the trailer hookup doesn't keep all the grime out. I'm concerned the grease will just turn to mud, anybody have that problem? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
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Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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We have used a light coat of the electrical grease or Corrosion block. The contact cleaner is just that: a cleaner. The corrosion block or grease is preventative maintenance. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 1736 City/Region: Wasilla
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Best wishes preventing it entirely. They always get corroded eventually. The dielectric grease suggestion is good advice. |
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Schuster
Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 121 City/Region: Port Orchard
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Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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I also agree that a dielectric grease is the proper way to attempt to reduce corrosion. It would also be a good idea to have that cleaner to clean out the dust/grime build up occasionally. The idea is to prevent salt water from contacting the electrical conduction areas and the grease will be most helpful in that regard. Good luck. _________________ Dave
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 878 City/Region: Portsmouth
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