Rudder sensor water resistance

[northcaptain]

I'd like to know if the rudder sensor included in the Navpilot 711 installation is water resistant - right now mine is installed in the lazarette beside the piston that drive the rudder, but it happened during a harsh crossing that some seawater droplets were splashing inside the lazarette (through the drain holes when some wave came hitting from the back).

thanks

 

[Melville]

The rudder sensor is rated IPX5 which means protected against water jets - Water projected at all angles through a 6.3mm nozzle at a flow rate of 12.5 liters/min at a pressure of 30kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters.

I can tell you that water damaged rudder sensors have been a very rare issue. Your mounting location should be fine.

 

[northcaptain]

Thanks Melville - this is very good information and i'm glad they are built to survive some water splash or light immersion!

:furuno