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 <http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=151199&engine=adwords&keyword=product_ad&gclid=CJDfxLrWn8sCFYEjHwod9ycIug> &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 _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto: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 <tel:301%20541%208551>
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