Is there a waterproof switch for Bennett trim tabs?

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ShrimpBurrito posted 08-01-2003 05:03 PM ET (US)
A friend of mine has a set of Bennett trim tabs, and the dual-rocker switch unit that came with it (BEN RS1000) are not sealed. Unsurprisingly, the switch corroded and now doesn't function. Instead of shelling out $60 for another switch that I know will only last a few years, has anyone come up with a waterproof option?
Steve Leone posted 08-02-2003 01:55 AM ET (US)
I believe Cole/Hersee sells a flat rocker style three way switch for about $9.00 ea. These are momentary on/off/ momentary on. They are also suitable for power trim switches. They are quite resistant to corrosion. I think West carries them. Steve
ShrimpBurrito posted 08-02-2003 02:22 AM ET (US)
Thanks, Steve. Wouldn't I need a 3 position switch that is momentary on - off - momentary on?
Steve Leone posted 08-03-2003 01:52 AM ET (US)
Yes, three position. Depress up or depress for down. Unactivated (middle) would be "off". Steve
ShrimpBurrito posted 08-03-2003 11:13 PM ET (US)
Oops, sorry, Steve. My misreading your earlier post caused me to ask what you had already stated.
I looked through West's site, and didn't see any 3-position rockers made by Cole Hersee that said they were waterproof. I did, however, see these that have "gasket sealed housings":
[urlhttp://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=8147[/url]
Are they what you are referring to?
ShrimpBurrito posted 08-03-2003 11:13 PM ET (US)
Argh. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=8147
bsmotril posted 08-05-2003 09:06 PM ET (US)
I have seen a transluscent rubber cover made to fit over the Bennet double rocker. Sort of like those keyboard condoms for your computer on a much smaller scale. Don't know who makes it, only saw it on some new boat show rigs.
BillS
13_Dauntless posted 08-11-2003 10:29 AM ET (US)
ShrimpBurrito,
My name is Christian, and I work in Client Services at Bennett Marine.
I'm sorry to hear that your friend had a problem with his Rocker Switch Control. You mentioned that it's only a few years old, right? Our trim tab kits, including the switches, carry a five year warranty. Have your friend call or email me and I'd be glad to get a new switch for him under warranty.
Also, we do have a Waterproof Rocker Switch. The part number is RSW1000.
Christian Redditt
Bennett Marine
(954) 427-1400
credditt@bennetttrimtabs.com

larimore posted 08-19-2003 11:43 PM ET (US)
Mine unsealed switches have been exposed for 8 years - No problems! Love those Bennetts. Just about the only thing on the boat that hasn't been replaced three times.
ShrimpBurrito posted 08-20-2003 12:38 AM ET (US)
bsmotril - Thanks for the tip. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
13_Dauntless - I very much appreciate your post. I'll send you an email.
lakeman posted 08-29-2003 09:11 AM ET (US)
Tabman on the The Hull Truth Forum will solve most of the problems with Bennett tabs, his responce will be quick and Great. They, Bennett, have great great coustomer service.
Bigshot posted 08-29-2003 10:43 AM ET (US)
Bennett has fantastic customer service. I know. I have seen their waterproof switches at the local surplus store, not sure of price though. My rockers are 16 years old and work like a gem.
ShrimpBurrito posted 08-29-2003 07:26 PM ET (US)
Speaking with Christian was my first direct contact I've had with Bennett, and I too can now say that I've personally experienced Bennett's top-notch customer service.
13_Dauntless posted 09-02-2003 09:51 AM ET (US)
ShrimpBurrito,
I assume that the new Rocker Switch arrived OK? I hope that the replacement switch took care of the problems you were experiencing. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.
Christian
Bennett Marine
ShrimpBurrito posted 09-02-2003 03:26 PM ET (US)
Christian -
Yes, the replacement switch fits the bill perfectly. It arrived 2 days after we spoke, as promised. I very much appreciate your attention to customer service. Thank you.
Dave
13_Dauntless posted 09-02-2003 04:11 PM ET (US)
Dave,
Thanks for the kind words. Let me know if I can be of any help in the future.
Christian

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Author	Topic: Is there a waterproof switch for Bennett trim tabs?
ShrimpBurrito	posted 08-01-2003 05:03 PM ET (US) A friend of mine has a set of Bennett trim tabs, and the dual-rocker switch unit that came with it (BEN RS1000) are not sealed. Unsurprisingly, the switch corroded and now doesn't function. Instead of shelling out $60 for another switch that I know will only last a few years, has anyone come up with a waterproof option?
Steve Leone	posted 08-02-2003 01:55 AM ET (US) I believe Cole/Hersee sells a flat rocker style three way switch for about $9.00 ea. These are momentary on/off/ momentary on. They are also suitable for power trim switches. They are quite resistant to corrosion. I think West carries them. Steve
ShrimpBurrito	posted 08-02-2003 02:22 AM ET (US) Thanks, Steve. Wouldn't I need a 3 position switch that is momentary on - off - momentary on?
Steve Leone	posted 08-03-2003 01:52 AM ET (US) Yes, three position. Depress up or depress for down. Unactivated (middle) would be "off". Steve
ShrimpBurrito	posted 08-03-2003 11:13 PM ET (US) Oops, sorry, Steve. My misreading your earlier post caused me to ask what you had already stated. I looked through West's site, and didn't see any 3-position rockers made by Cole Hersee that said they were waterproof. I did, however, see these that have "gasket sealed housings": [urlhttp://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=8147[/url] Are they what you are referring to?
ShrimpBurrito	posted 08-03-2003 11:13 PM ET (US) Argh. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=8147
bsmotril	posted 08-05-2003 09:06 PM ET (US) I have seen a transluscent rubber cover made to fit over the Bennet double rocker. Sort of like those keyboard condoms for your computer on a much smaller scale. Don't know who makes it, only saw it on some new boat show rigs. BillS
13_Dauntless	posted 08-11-2003 10:29 AM ET (US) ShrimpBurrito, My name is Christian, and I work in Client Services at Bennett Marine. I'm sorry to hear that your friend had a problem with his Rocker Switch Control. You mentioned that it's only a few years old, right? Our trim tab kits, including the switches, carry a five year warranty. Have your friend call or email me and I'd be glad to get a new switch for him under warranty. Also, we do have a Waterproof Rocker Switch. The part number is RSW1000. Christian Redditt Bennett Marine (954) 427-1400 credditt@bennetttrimtabs.com
larimore	posted 08-19-2003 11:43 PM ET (US) Mine unsealed switches have been exposed for 8 years - No problems! Love those Bennetts. Just about the only thing on the boat that hasn't been replaced three times.
ShrimpBurrito	posted 08-20-2003 12:38 AM ET (US) bsmotril - Thanks for the tip. I'll keep my eyes peeled. 13_Dauntless - I very much appreciate your post. I'll send you an email.
lakeman	posted 08-29-2003 09:11 AM ET (US) Tabman on the The Hull Truth Forum will solve most of the problems with Bennett tabs, his responce will be quick and Great. They, Bennett, have great great coustomer service.
Bigshot	posted 08-29-2003 10:43 AM ET (US) Bennett has fantastic customer service. I know. I have seen their waterproof switches at the local surplus store, not sure of price though. My rockers are 16 years old and work like a gem.
ShrimpBurrito	posted 08-29-2003 07:26 PM ET (US) Speaking with Christian was my first direct contact I've had with Bennett, and I too can now say that I've personally experienced Bennett's top-notch customer service.
13_Dauntless	posted 09-02-2003 09:51 AM ET (US) ShrimpBurrito, I assume that the new Rocker Switch arrived OK? I hope that the replacement switch took care of the problems you were experiencing. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. Christian Bennett Marine
ShrimpBurrito	posted 09-02-2003 03:26 PM ET (US) Christian - Yes, the replacement switch fits the bill perfectly. It arrived 2 days after we spoke, as promised. I very much appreciate your attention to customer service. Thank you. Dave
13_Dauntless	posted 09-02-2003 04:11 PM ET (US) Dave, Thanks for the kind words. Let me know if I can be of any help in the future. Christian