Deck connector for tiller pilot - sources?

[Pikor]

Hi Guys,

I need to replace a deck power connector for old analog Nautech Autohelm 2000 tiller pilot. It looks like this:

https://www.iboats.com/shop/deck-connector-1.html

I failed miserably to find it in UK, or perhaps on the continent. Any chance someone is less clueless than I (in the subject matter)?

Regards,
pikor

 

[Bobc]

https://www.force4.co.uk/force-4-2-pin-3-amp-waterproof-plug-socket.html

 

[VicS]

Hi Guys,

I need to replace a deck power connector for old analog Nautech Autohelm 2000 tiller pilot. It looks like this:

https://www.iboats.com/shop/deck-connector-1.html

I failed miserably to find it in UK, or perhaps on the continent. Any chance someone is less clueless than I (in the subject matter)?

Regards,
pikor

Far better to replace it with a 2 pin "Dri Plug"if you can find one. They are not as readily available as they used to be , Maybe no longer produced and only available while stocks last. S'what Ive had on my Autohelm for many years.

Even better still a Bulgin Buccaneer plug and socket. Force4 have them

Edit: It seems that Dri-Plug has gone!.

 

[Pikor]

Thank you both. It seems I missed Force 4 as stock photo is wrong but this is most likely the right product. I am also looking at Bulgin.

Regards,
Pikor

 

[vyv_cox]

My Tiller Pilot came new with a Bulgin six pin plug and socket, two for power , two for the remote control, two for data. The equipment has been totally fault free for almost 20 years.

 

[pvb]

Thank you both. It seems I missed Force 4 as stock photo is wrong but this is most likely the right product. I am also looking at Bulgin.

The chrome plug/socket is rather cheaper here - http://www.talbotwharf.co.uk/electrics-power/2-pin-3-amp-waterproof-plug-socket.html

The Bulgin Dri-Plug is listed here - https://boatelectricals.co.uk/2-pin-plug-bh-skt-kit-ip68-bulgin-dp-c-w-caps-screws/

Or there are some reasonably-priced plastic ones here - https://www.sheridanmarine.com/product/black-plastic-waterproof-5-amp-plug-sockets

 

[Pikor]

Now, when I know what to search for, my initial question seems kinda stupid . But thanks Guys, your answers opened my eyes for other possibilities.

Regards,
Pikor

 

[JumbleDuck]

Far better to replace it with a 2 pin "Dri Plug"if you can find one. ...
Edit: It seems that Dri-Plug has gone!.

I found some Dri-Plug bits at Crinan Chandlery this summer, but they were very dusty. I think they were made by or for ECS who went out of business last year.

 

[vyv_cox]

I found some Dri-Plug bits at Crinan Chandlery this summer, but they were very dusty. I think they were made by or for ECS who went out of business last year.

I think I recall reading recently that the original Dri-plug is no longer made, the maker no longer in business.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I think I recall reading recently that the original Dri-plug is no longer made, the maker no longer in business.

Ta. Luckily I now have one spare socket and two spare plugs, which should suffice.

 

[ghostlymoron]

I've never found the chrome ones very good. They corrode internally and screws can't be undone. The Bulgin ones are good but need nimble fingers to connect. Best to use the 6 pin like Vyv as you may well have to upgrade your old unit eventually and wish to use the data output for something.