We have a VDO knot meter on the boat that has a propeller under the boat that is of course driven by the water going by it. There is a cable from that unit to the instrument, like I'm use working on in an older car (just gave my age away). Has anybody worked on one like this? The cable at the back of the intrusment is not turning, but as we move in the water I can hear and feel the cable slipping or missing at where the unit comes thru the bottom of the boat. I've tried to take the jacket off this cable at the fitting at this point but I'm afraid of breaking it or cracking the cable. There is a hose clamp holding the jacket to what looks like about a 5/16 (hollow of coruse) threaded rod. Does anybody know if this is a wet fittiing that will sink the boat if removed. Has anybody removed one of these units from the bottom of the boat.
I'll try and attach a photo for the unit on the bottom of the boat.
Thanks in advance
Jon and Arline
www.ericson-36c-kasidah.blogspot.com
I'll try and attach a photo for the unit on the bottom of the boat.
Thanks in advance
Jon and Arline
www.ericson-36c-kasidah.blogspot.com