scotty downrigger plugs - corrosion

[SteveL]

Why do you suspect that? I don't use anything but tinned marine wire.

 

[ab1752]

Both of my plugs were corroded, primarily inside the plug itself. I'm guessing the O ring failed...socket seems ok. I'd clean up the prong but it would still fail, not great to find all that corrosion but glad I did and easy fix for a mere 30 bucks a side haha.

 

[searun]

Few posters suggested filling the receptacle with vasaline. I've been doing exactly that for many years. My boat is outside in the weather fishing for over 100 days/season. No issues. Yes dielectric grease works also, but its pricy compared to a cheap tub of vasaline. I also do the same for all the exposed electrical connections and battery posts to help protect them from exposure to salt air. Cheap effective solution.

 

[SteveL]

I've been spraying WD40 in there but I think I'll try your suggestion. The o rings seal well but don't seem to last long. I have never found a suitable replacement. Anybody know where to get them?

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

Why do you suspect that? I don't use anything but tinned marine wire.

That was intended for the OP, I did also discover the Scotty plugs appear to be a Marinco product

 

[tinboatrobb]

All my electrical connections get coated in dielectric grease as it prevents corrosion and keeps water out. Never have I had electrical issues.

 

[BigBird007]

This is what I use as its a dialectic grease at a fraction of the cost.

Kleen-Flo | Products - Eze Slide

 

[Aquaholic]

Plug location surely makes a difference.