John, very interesting information.  I have a question...why crimp over solder? 
 Back in the dark ages I took an electronics class in HS, we learned just the 
opposite, that solder joint was best.  Is there some nautical reason?

Joe McCary
Aeolus II #4795
West River, MD
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> On Behalf Of John Oppenheimer
> 
> Do not try to seal connections, you almost never can. It's better to
> leave connections untaped and no sealant and looped above the wire, so
> that they can breath, allowing any moisture to dry.
> 
> No solder, only crimp connections.
> 
> Get a good ratcheting crimp tool!


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