Replace covers over windlass operating buttons on deck

[Fourth Sea Ray]

Small plastic covers over the windlass buttons have deteriorated. Where do I find replacements?

 

[The Bill Collector]

Good luck with finding just the covers... You might call your manufacturer and ask...? But if no go then here you go > https://www.fisheriessupply.com/lofrans-covered-electric-foot-switch

 

[Gofirstclass]

4th, just a hint, and don't ask me how I know this, but if and when you replace the deck covers, DO NOT let go of the wires. They disappear down into the depths of Neptune's locker. Hang on to them or tie a string around them or something, but don't let them slip away.

 

[The Bill Collector]

4th, just a hint, and don't ask me how I know this, but if and when you replace the deck covers, DO NOT let go of the wires. They disappear down into the depths of Neptune's locker. Hang on to them or tie a string around them or something, but don't let them slip away.

GFC, when I replaced my plastic Perko nav. lights with their nice new stainless steel LED lights I used a pair of hemostats to clamp onto the wire to keep it from going into those depths you mentioned....lol

 

[wellswa]

Small plastic covers over the windlass buttons have deteriorated. Where do I find replacements?

Are they at the point where they are no longer functional? Mine were sun beaten and faded badly. I took them apart, wet sanded them and applied a good quality spray enamel. They still look like new 3 years later.

 

[bankyf]

http://www.imtra.com/942e1941-9e9a-.../anchoring-switchgear-footswitches-detail.htm

 

[CliffA]

4th, just a hint, and don't ask me how I know this, but if and when you replace the deck covers, DO NOT let go of the wires. They disappear down into the depths of Neptune's locker. Hang on to them or tie a string around them or something, but don't let them slip away.

locking vice grip pliers work good for this too...

cliff

 

[GnrlPatton]

http://www.imtra.com/942e1941-9e9a-.../anchoring-switchgear-footswitches-detail.htm

Awesome, thanks for that link! My boat had one missing cover when I bought it, and I've been wondering how to go about replacing it.

Kevin

 

[The Bill Collector]

http://www.imtra.com/942e1941-9e9a-.../anchoring-switchgear-footswitches-detail.htm

:thumbsup:++++

 

[Sous]

Mine are crap and completely look the part. It really mucks up the look of my gleaming gel coat on the bow. I'll be getting these remplacements ASAP. thanks for the link!!

 

[bankyf]

FWIW, Imtra would prefer that you take that part number to an Imtra dealer and order it. It is typically a few dollars cheaper that way as well. I can certainly understand how it is easy to just click the buy button on something small like this, though.