And if you replace the lights with LED versions you can probably go down
a wire size - so less stuff in the conduit.
Anyone know if the mast on a 35-3 has a conduit in it? I suspect not,
but have not actually looked. And I get lots of wire slap.
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2016-03-01 9:15 PM, Robert Boyer via CnC-List wrote:
In my opinion, when you find 30-year old lamp cord, replace it before
it fails or worse yet, shorts out your electrical system. My bilge
pump even used lamp cord originally! Use good Anchor-brand tinned
wire of an appropriate size.
Bob
Bob Boyer
S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD
(presently in Baltimore)
1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230
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On Mar 1, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
I used the cable tie method to gather in all my wires (no conduit in
mast) and left the tails on. It works pretty well, you still get some
wire slap, and I’m not sure why, but it is not annoying enough to
deter sleep. Maybe heavier cable ties would center the bundle better
– mine are just the standard Lowe’s versions.
If there’s a large hole in the masthead fitting, I would get a tube
of rain gutter caulk and fill it up – this stuff is very sticky and
adheres well – better than anything else I’ve tried. I like Joel’s
idea of using a halyard exit fitting to help keep the rain from
coming in, but I have found you will get water down the mast from the
sheave exits and shroud fittings anyway.
There are all sorts of rubber grommets to put around cables as they
exit the mast – again try an electrical supply place of home
improvement store. The in-cabin exit was filed smooth on my boat, and
I’ve left it that way and have had no problems in over 20 years. And,
you spreader light wire is indeed lamp cord – fix it if you think you
need to, I haven’t and it still works fine.
Just something to keep you awake at night….and there is no “right
way” – it is just your preference at this time – if you want “right”
go find a Swan and look at their plumbing and electrical setups and
then open your wallet wide.
Gary
30-1
Maryland
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*Joel Aronson via CnC-List
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*Cc:* Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com
<mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com>>
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List : Running cable in the mast
Danny,
Maybe something like this to create a loop and keep out water:
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=151199&engine=adwords&keyword=product_ad&gclid=CJDfxLrWn8sCFYEjHwod9ycIug
Not sure how to secure the cable. Maybe some type of waterproof cable
clamp would keep out water and hold the cable?
Joel
On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 9:10 AM, Danny Haughey via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
Hi Guys,
I was down checking out the mast on my boat and I had some
observations and questions.
- there is a 1 inch conduit running about 2 feet from the very
bottom to the top. It is pretty full
- It seems to be the only conduit and there is no break at the
spreader for the deck lights wire or radar cable
- the current deck light wire looks like white lamp wire and I
plan to replace it
- the deck light wires are just run down the mast with no support
and they are noisy
- there is messenger run down the mast for the radar cable but,
again not supported
- what can I do to add some support when running the new wires?
- I've hears some people use longish cable ties on the wire and
don't cut off the tail to keep them quiet. I'm not sure about
that idea...
- the radar cable is pretty heavy, I'm not sure if just running
it 25 feet down the mast, unsupported, is such a good idea
- there are virtually no access plates at the spreaders
- wires are run out of the mast through drilled holes. not so
great for the wire jacket.
- so, how do I do this the right way?
- whats the right way to run the wires?
- whats the right way to exit the mast?
- A lot of water gets into the bilge and I'm thinking the mast is
a big contributor, there is a wide open 3/4 inch hole through the
mast head fitting and the wires to the wind instrument have no
loop for a drip leg. Add all the drilled holes thru the side
with wires coming through, with no drip loops, and I think that
all adds up considerably.
Thanks for any and all insights and advice any of you can offer.
Danny
T40
Rum Runner IV
Mattapoiset, MA
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