Sundeck EIM Replacement Video

[atxmudder]

First attempt at making a video, but since I didn't find much online, I thought I'd make my own. I will have an install video, once I can get to editing the footage.

https://youtu.be/D_lshCYy9qs

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

First attempt at making a video, but since I didn't find much online, I thought I'd make my own. I will have an install video, once I can get to editing the footage.

https://youtu.be/D_lshCYy9qs

I’ll be following, I like the looks of that setup very much.

 

[Arminius]

Good luck! There is an axiom, "If it's not broke, don't fix it." I've bee undertaking electrical projects since I received "The Boy Electrician." With semiconductors, a problem is revealed by a wisp of smoke and board failure. It can be frustrating. Then there is the ongoing issue of how to make a connection on a boat which becomes more concerning when dealing with microcurrents. Under that dash, the first issue is finding a good, uncompromised ground.

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

How did your project turn out?

 

[OllieC]

How did your project turn out?

I’ll tell you what @JayhawkCurtis, I replaced mine last year and it was a great upgrade. Then I sold my EIM on flea bay for $400.00. Paid for 1/2 of the upgrade. I recorded a video of the stock EIM working beforehand and posted it in my selling description with the caveat, “ This is “as is” - I am not a boat mechanic so I assume that when you purchase this EIM you have an understanding of how to install it - no refunds”

 

[OllieC]

Kevin at FP recommended I go with the rectangle and opposed to the original peanut style, because for the Weekender, that was what it was if it didn’t have the EIM.

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

Kevin at FP recommended I go with the rectangle and opposed to the original peanut style, because for the Weekender, that was what it was if it didn’t have the EIM.

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That looks great @OllieC

 

[ColoSR]

X2 looks great! I made the same change, so happy that I don’t have to worry about the EIM breaking anymore!

 

[JayhawkCurtis]

Remembered this old thread, the OP never made a follow up video, and hasnt been back on board in over a year.

Forgot @OllieC posted his pics

 

[OllieC]

Remembered this old thread, the OP never made a follow up video, and hasnt been back on board in over a year.

Forgot @OllieC posted his pics

it still works like a champ!

 

[Arminius]

I'm seeing these on used boats and wonder about the switches. Waterproof toggles have black rubber boots, possibly Mercruiser's desire to avoid in using the EIM. The add-on boots fall off. You could fill up the socket with silicone brake grease.

Otherwise, you should tether the boat like a living animal as corrosion will eventually make random connections waking the dreaded ghost in the machine. Or, maybe just a dead battery.