Hi Edd, I've been quiet about this because I haven't run wires through my pedestal guard because the feet on mine are solid underneath. A single bolt attaches each foot. Edson sells a two bolt foot that is needed to use the guard as a conduit. Last I checked the feet cost $50 each.
If you go that route you will need to penetrate your cockpit floor into your aft cabin ceiling and from there, you can use plastic wiremold used for TV installs. It comes in several sizes and colors and there are fittings to cap the end or turn 90 degrees horizontally or 90 degrees vertically. I suggest you check out http://www.newark.com/wiremold/pn10l08v/raceway-1-pieces-nonmetallic-pvc/dp/07J8029?CMP=KNC-GUSA-GEN-SHOPPING-NEW-WIREMOLD&ad=81605889141&gclid=Cj0KEQjwrZ24BRC098fr-OqnuMkBEiQAKQ9lgIC6kSSF_D91zaHMqNXng3O9qMCuOr8S-7t5AoPDuM8aAh0H8P8HAQ Check out whats available at Home Depot or Lowes. This stuff sticks on using 3M double sided tape. Chuck Resolute 1990 C&C 34R Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md ----- Original Message ----- From: "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: "Edd Schillay" <e...@schillay.com> Sent: Friday, April 8, 2016 5:27:11 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List 37+ and XL (and probably 34's too) Pedestal Guard Wiring Josh, I replaced my steering cables last year and the sheaves appear to be all right. As I have it now, my old GPS has a clamp which attaches to the guard and the wire goes into the pedestal under the engine controls (See photo in one of my recent Captain’s Log entries: http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/2016/02/stardate-116104.html ). I was wondering if anyone has successfully ran wires through the pedestal guard all the way down to under the cockpit deck. And, if so, how did they get the wires aft from there? I can always install the new e95 the same way as the the old one, but was hoping there would be a way to do it more stylishly without seeing any wires at the helm. I suppose I can drill another hole in the guard under the strut that attaches the guard the pedestal and run the wires into the pedestal from there, but was hoping to run all the way down. Of course, if that involves removing the pedestal, then I’ll forget it. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log On Apr 8, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: Edd, I have had my pedestal completely apart twice in 5 years. If you've never done this then stand by your in for a treat. Below the pedestal is a idle plate that holds 2 sheaves that change the direction of the steering cables from vertical to horizontal. That plate is made of carbon steel and in all likelihood is rotting away after 30 years of marine environment. You'll also find that edson no longer makes these... Period. I just bought the last one. I believe Chuck did a rebuild and write up which Stu posted in the DIY section. Take a look. While its apart you'll probably want to replace the drive chain and cable....at a minimum. Almost any other maintenance can be done any other time. Except paint. If you have any inclination to paint the pedestal then this would also be a good time. I have a GPS/chartplotter mounted inside my arch. There are two 1/4" wires that supply it. There is also a +12v and Gnd that go to the compass light. All 4 of these are bundled and fit through holes in the idler plate. Then they lead back under the floor pan. There are 3 through wall penetrations that lead in through the port wall. Keep the penetration as high as possible but below the floor pan. Mine was as far aft as possible but just before the gutter in front of the port lazarette. Very out of the way. You may choose to just go in where the engine control cables enter. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Apr 8, 2016 4:25 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: <blockquote> Listers, Has anyone with 1989-1993 C&Cs installed instruments into a NavPod (or similar) onto their stainless pedestal guards, and, if so, how did you run the wires down from inside the guard? In other words, once you reached the bottom, where did you go from there? As far as I can tell, without taking it all apart, the guard ends on the deck above the aft cabin and there is no access point to that area. But, I may be wrong. Anyone? I’m looking to install a Raymarine e95 MFD and p70 Autopilot control head at the helm. All the best, Edd Edd M. Schillay Starship Enterprise C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B City Island, NY Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log </blockquote> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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