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26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 3:34 pm
by Semper Fi
I have been having trouble with the stock (perko) steaming light deck fitting on my 2006 26M. I have replaced it twice. It starts out as bad connections that you have to wiggle so the light will work. Then the small pin eventually breaks off rendering the connection useless. I have searched the forum but did not find if anyone else is having this trouble and if a suitable replacement was found.
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:19 pm
by Québec 1
We all have that problem. I sanded the 2 pins and put electric oil stuff in the little holes on the deck and repeated every season.
Q1
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:37 pm
by Love MACs
Mine is shot also

The PO has taped and retaped the pug and it is literally falling apart. I hope someone here knows of a plug to replace it
Allan
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:37 pm
by waternwaves
I picked up my replacement plug at WESTMArine
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:36 am
by K9Kampers
I've been thru the same repair a few times, eventually repalcing the split two prong plug with a solid four prong plug. The four prongs allow for two seperate light circuits, plus the new plug has a threaded collar for a solid tight connection. After only one season with this plug, nothing adverse to report yet.
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:52 am
by c130king
I also had to replace the plug...bought the new one at West Marine. The deck mounted receptacle is fine...just the plug pins broke.
Cheers,
Jim
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:05 am
by trip01
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:38 pm
by K9Kampers
I'll see your two prongs, and raise you...two prongs!

Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 5:42 pm
by FLembo18
Andy, nice 4 prong, where did you get it ?
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:06 pm
by K9Kampers
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:24 pm
by Bluecrab
I purchased the same 4 prong from WM but could not get 4 wires with casing through the strain relief hole, very small.
I found this 5 pin one and ordered it. I have it but have not installed it yet. With 5 pins I plan to add anchor, spreader, and deck lights to the mast.
http://www.aquasignal.info/ecat/htdocs/ ... tem_id=645
Wally
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:31 pm
by K9Kampers
Bluecrab wrote:I purchased the same 4 prong from WM but could not get 4 wires with casing through the strain relief hole, very small.
Yeah, for that little rubber grommet...silicone spray & determination!
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:04 pm
by Semper Fi
My intentions as well. Where did you get it?
Bluecrab wrote:I purchased the same 4 prong from WM but could not get 4 wires with casing through the strain relief hole, very small.
I found this 5 pin one and ordered it. I have it but have not installed it yet. With 5 pins I plan to add anchor, spreader, and deck lights to the mast.
http://www.aquasignal.info/ecat/htdocs/ ... tem_id=645
Wally
Re: 26M Steaming light deck fitting
Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:48 pm
by Bluecrab
Semper Fi wrote:My intentions as well. Where did you get it?
http://www.defender.com/productsearchresult.jsp
Wally