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I suspect Ainvar had older instruments when built as the holes still exist in the mounting panel. At some point they were replaced with three separate ST40 Wind, Depth, and Speed instruments. The ST40's have been connected in parallel using terminal blocks, works but not the best way, but far less expensive than using the branded connector blocks and cables.
You may see, to the right of the instruments is another SeaTalk connector. This is for the Auto Pilot control head, which was mounted on a chunky wooden panel which was removed when fixing the white cockpit faring.
I've been waiting for a ST40 Bi-Data display, so I can refit this panel, and have just purchased one on Wallapop.


So the plan is:
1. Replace the back panel with something more suitable. Painted for protection.
2. Fit the wind instrument top left, and the replacement Depth/Speed bi-data bottom left. With the Auto pilot control head on the right.
3. Re-varnish the surrounding wood after sealing the panel

The heel gauge, besides being in the wrong place, is broken so shall be ditched. The SeaTalk wiring will be tidied up, as it's a real mess currently.