Graham, I had what looked like original equipment conduit (it fit onto a channel at the back of the luff groove) on Mojito.
Thanks, Tim > On Mar 1, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > 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 >> email: dainyr...@icloud.com >> blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com >> >> "There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply >> messing about in boats." --Kenneth Grahame >> >> On Mar 1, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Gary Nylander via CnC-List >> <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 >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel >>> Aronson via CnC-List >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 10:06 AM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Joel Aronson <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> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Joel >>> 301 541 8551 >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >>> bottom of page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom >> of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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