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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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!

