Neil 35 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 On my boat, I've got an ST50 wind instrument (see picture) that is faulty - the direction needle slowly rotates around the dial continuously. With Lusty and Blundell's help, we've confirmed it is the instrument itself that is at fault and that the masthead unit, wiring and sensors are all good. So the problem I now have is that 1) the ST50 is no longer available and 2) the newer units are not compatible with the ST50 MHU etc. In short, I'm looking for a second hand ST50 Wind Instrument. I could be waiting a long time for one to pop up on TradeMe. So.... I'm wondering if any of you wonderful people just happen to have one lying around that I could buy off you? Maybe you've upgraded your kit and your old ST50 gear is cluttering up your shed? Just a thought? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 This? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raymarine-Autohelm-ST50-Wind-Indicator-Control-Head-/182648112715?epid=1023012564&hash=item2a86ad064b:g:7FYAAOSwLsBZWY1~&vxp=mtr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil 35 Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Yep. However, even though the auction details seem to indicate it will ship here on placing a bid I got: "We are sorry but the item you selected may not be purchased due to Seller shipping restrictions, country specific import/export or other relevant restrictions." Which is a shame... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 77 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 huh. sure looks like it should ship to NZ. might be worth following up w/ ebay... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You could try "youshop" NZ Posts way around folk who won't ship outside the US. I find it is reasonably quick and an inexpensive way to purchase from the states. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMT 68 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I know someone who has used youshop successfully. Sounds like it would be a perfect solution for your case. https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop/features/how-youshop-works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rangi1 51 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 I've used Youshop a few times - very easy and reasonably priced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panic Knot 6 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 +1 for YouShop. Great service worth using especially for small to medium items (bigger ones the price gets a bit eye-watering) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjp 4 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I used to use YouShip regularly but changed to Ship2U.co.nz about a year ago. I have been much more impressed with their repacking and multi-parcel consolidation compared with YouShop. They have agents in Auckland (are part of Aon) and have been quick to respond to questions and to answer phone calls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil 35 Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thank you for the suggestions and help. My new (second hand) instrument arrived today courtesy of e-bay and YouShop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 512 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Good to hear. I use youshop often, never had a problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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