Is this unit able to get wet from waves everytime out? I launch a kayak off the beach in N cal and everything gets wet when i land the boat.
1378908
Yes, Mine gets wet by waves all the time. I also leave it on my yak in the rain. The fish-finder is in fact waterproof. The battery is fine if it gets wet as long as its not submerged for any extended time. I have accidental submerged the battery under with no adverse effect.
1378909
I've never got it drenched before, but it does get wet and no negative effects have been noticed
1378910
it is not water resistant but it have a case can keep it a way from the water
1378911
Mine got wet thru being rained on and continued to work fine. If you are getting salt water on it I would suggest wiping it off with a wet rag to minimize corrosion risks.
691807
I have my unit under an overhang roof, so I have not had to deal with the prep station getting wet. I will say that if water is hitting the unit straight from on top it will not leak but if the rain is running down the front of the unit, the doors are not a sealed fit. Things might get wet or damp inside.
406974
Sorry, ours didn't work out of the box, so we sent it back for a refund. I bought it as a beginner boat for my son and we planned on using it in salt water, just be sure to rinse it with fresh water after each use. That was our intention, but never got to try it out. Sorry, but hope that helps.
1739367
No it's not supposed to be for wet areas. The company told me it shouldn't even be outside, it will void warranty. I bring mine in if not in use but sometimes I forget:). I'm sure a few sprinkles have hit it and it seems ok.
2059197
I live on a lake and fly mine off water all the time. In the first week I burned up the receiver and motor when it got very wet. Replaced the parts and treated the receiver/esc and motor with CorrosionX. That stuff is amazing. It will waterproof the components and is a good lubricant for the motor. goes on like a thin oil. Just squirt it on (try and work onto both sides of the receiver/esc board). With this treatment the plane has survived dozens of "not so good" landings on water. Re-apply every 20-30 water landings. Google the stuff, modelers swear by it.
489074
Yes, Unit is water proof! I have one on my trolling unit up from and another mounted on my console, in all types of weather - haven't had any problems!
847808
I don't think it is waterproof but I have used both parts of the unit outside with no problems.
1647385
Can't answer the "under water" part but I do use it successfully outdoors where it get's wet in rain, etc.
1966960
Although our kayak rack is in the garage and rests on boards due to dirt floor, I would agree with Scott and LC. Their precautions make sense. It may be possible for the top kayak to become dislodged if it gets blown about by extra strong winds.
778525
We recently used ours for the first time in the rainiest weather imaginable. It poured for a big portion of the week and the unit was out in it all. No problems whatsoever. It stayed soaked and gave no problems while giving me the peace of mind of knowing that my trailer's electronics were protected.
113219
Mine has been waterproof. I have had it on my Kayak for 2 years now and its always dry as a bone when I take it out. Its sitting outside in full weather too.
2140486
It is not waterproof. If you used it on a kayak or canoe and it got into the water it would be soaked.
1428283
I use it on my kayak , gets lots of saltwater splashed on it , rinse off with fresh water after use and kept in container with mini dehumidifier in it to remove moisture.
2076709
Sure! I live bythe water. Mine has been exposed to wind and rain and it still works fine. Make sure the unit is well seal to the house though.
2101584
Somewhat...I have run it in very sloppy / raining conditions and it has been fine...my guess is that you probably don't want to fully submerge it because of the motors (not good in general for a motor to be submerged...these are not fully enclosed) and the battery / controller unit.
1479981
I have never used it wet or allowed the main unit to get wet. I doubt that it is water proof. My recommendation is to not get it wet, but other may have had no problem. Better safe than sorry.
1802162
Yes it does. Unit takes some fine tuning once on water. Spend some time with it and it works well.