They are easy to read, BUT are not very durable. I have been through 2 of them in the last 4 years. Each having been replaced under warranty at least once.
I will not buy another one!!!!
I have been through three of them in 4 years, each time water ingression, replaced under warranty each time even though the last one was 6 months out of warranty period. The units with the back piece held on with 8 screws are much better then the ones held on with 4 (which you probably wont find for sale anymore).
Ronstan made the point when replacing the last one that they should not be hosed down when washing the boat after a sail or located on the boat in a "firehose" position as they dont like being hit by pressurised water. Also exercise care during battery replacement with the packing seal, it is difficult to seat properly.
Ronstan Start Timer is the best I have used by far and Ronstan have been outstanding with the warranty issues, they even express post the replacement timer to my place.
Darryn
