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
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