Downrigger Issue

[wiperhunter2]

Thanks for the pics Roger and the added info. I finally got around to troubleshooting my DR and it was indeed the plug, no power coming through but after cutting off the plug and checking the wires to the internal part of the DR they were good, looks like it was just the positive wire that was bad. Did you by chance check the price of a new cable going to the internal part of your DR? I think I'll call Cannon tomorrow and see if they have a replacement plug or cable before I change to another setup. In case they don't have replacement parts, did you order your 3 prong plug on line or did you find them locally?

They'll tell you that you have to send your whole downrigger in for a new wire and plug.  Been there, done that. 

Best thing to do is replace the cable ends.  I ordered the Marinco connectors online.

I went right to the cannon web site and they have the plug and cable in stock for $36, at another web site, I found one for $31, it's easy to replace, so I'll go that route but if I ever have this issue again, I'll likely go that other route that Roger suggested or even go with the house plug connection that Scott suggested, that would be easier to find I think.