5 pin Deck connector for Nasa Clipper Wind (old version) ?

[StefanSG]

Hi
I need a deck connector for a Nasa Clipper Wind Masthead Unit which has 5 wires coming down the cable. The online chandleries only seem to have the Bulgin Buccaneer in waterproof 6 pin, and they do a low profile socket, is it possible to get a 5 pin version, or another connector that does the job ? Ive seen some at Farnell but they look more like panel connectors...
thanks
StefanSG

 

[Boathook]

Hi
I need a deck connector for a Nasa Clipper Wind Masthead Unit which has 5 wires coming down the cable. The online chandleries only seem to have the Bulgin Buccaneer in waterproof 6 pin, and they do a low profile socket, is it possible to get a 5 pin version, or another connector that does the job ? Ive seen some at Farnell but they look more like panel connectors...
thanks
StefanSG

I would take the cable through a deck gland and then connect below using wago 222 connectors. Index make the deck glands.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Bulgin Plug & Low Flange Socket Kit | Standard Buccaneer | Index Marine

 

[neil_s]

I use a Bulgin Buccaneer plug/socket for my NASA Wind through-deck. About 15 years old, now, and still good. I've got one at the top of the mast, too, so that I can take the M/H unit off over Winter.

 

[VicS]

Hi
I need a deck connector for a Nasa Clipper Wind Masthead Unit which has 5 wires coming down the cable. The online chandleries only seem to have the Bulgin Buccaneer in waterproof 6 pin, and they do a low profile socket, is it possible to get a 5 pin version, or another connector that does the job ? Ive seen some at Farnell but they look more like panel connectors...
thanks
StefanSG

The Bulgin Bucanneer 400 series is not available with 5 pins (only 2,3,4,6,8,10 or 12)

I would fit a new 6 pin socket and plug but only use 5 of the pins

 

[PaulRainbow]

The Bulgin Bucanneer 400 series is not available with 5 pins (only 2,3,4,6,8,10 or 12)

I would fit a new 6 pin socket and plug but only use 5 of the pins

You mean like the link i posted in post #3 ?

 

[StefanSG]

The Bulgin Bucanneer 400 series is not available with 5 pins (only 2,3,4,6,8,10 or 12)

I would fit a new 6 pin socket and plug but only use 5 of the pins

Thanks Vic & Paul R that’s what I will do. Sadly the masthead unit is already wired into the mast but I’ll try to fit an inline connector up th top at a later date

 

[StefanSG]

The deck socket is enormous, 44mm sq, which is why I was looking for an alternative

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

You mean like the link i posted in post #3 ?

But, Paul, you just posted the link to the six-pin plug, you didn't post anything about the number of pins you would use?

 

[pvb]

The deck socket is enormous, 44mm sq, which is why I was looking for an alternative

A suitable alternative would be a low-profile side-entry cable gland, then connect the wires inside the boat where it's dry. They're no smaller than the base of a Buccaneer, but they are much less susceptible to getting damaged. Index Marine is one brand...



Index Marine Side Entry Cable Gland - 2-7mm Cable | Force 4 Chandlery

Index Marine Side Entry Cable Gland - 7-9mm Cable

 

[MikeCC]

Just use 5 wires on the 6 way connector