Also I remember seeing something in this discussion thread about ways to minimize or eliminate the slapping halyard issues. I think it was to run wires and halyards inside of Styrofoam pipe wrappers (like people use to insulate water pipes).
Can someone weigh in (pun intended) on my memory? Neil FoxFire, 1982 C&C 32 Worton Creek, MD From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Alan Bergen Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 12:56 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Do I un-step the mast to install new Wind Vane Before the mast comes down, you can check the other wiring that comes down the mast - masthead anchor light, steaming light, deck/spreader light. Look at it where it is connected inside the cabin to see whether it's marine grade wiring. Mine was zip cord in the mast, and marine grade from the mast to the circuit breaker panel. Once the mast was down, I replaced the zip cord with marine grade wiring. Also, you might want to consider replacing wire rope halyards with all rope.while the mast is down. Check the sheaves to see whether they're worn, and need to be replaced. If so, you can get new ones from Zephyrwerks http://www.zephyrwerks.com. If you do replace the halyards, you may or may not have to replace the sheaves. If the sheaves have a groove for wire, you should replace them. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR
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