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  1. 04-18-2019, 07:09 PM #1
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    I feel like this is probably a dumb question but I simply don't know the answer so here goes....is my Garmin 93SV waterproof? Is it ok to leave exposed to rain on my boat? And if I have removed the unit from the mount, will water ruin the electronic pin connectors exposed on the unit mount? Thanks for any help!
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    My Garmin 7SV is very waterproof and I'm sure yours is to.

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    Its IPX7 waterproof. (30 min at 3' deep) Your pins wont get affected other than the power pins could short across eachother and pop a fuse.
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    My boat stays on the water 24/7. My connectors are exposed to the weather as I remove the electronics after use. Biggest problem I have is dirt daubers and spiders. These creatures poop on/in the connectors. I clean connectors with tooth paste and a tooth brush when needed and rinse and let drip dry. I also use a pencil eraser where it is possible to clean contacts.

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    Not sure if I am following exactly, but when you pop the unit out of the cradle you have a rubber boot to put over the contact pin female assy. The contacts from the cables to the cradle I would think would be fine since you have snugged the nuts on them. I stay out in the rain with my 93 w/o a problem
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    i leave my lowrance on my boat most of the time. i cover it with a large zip lock baggy
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