Paul, As Fred said, you can try running the wires the other way. I did that for a different chartplotter (Garmin), so the connectors were smaller (about 1/2” if I recall), but I found it easier to run the cable from the pedestal end into the inside of the boat (rather than the other way around).
With a large connector, you will have to cut an elongated hole, even in a larger diameter guard, because the connector would not bend. Drilling through the SS pedestal guard is a pain. You better have good tools and know how to do that (in one word – slow). A good hole saw (e.g. Milwaukee bi-metal (https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/accessories/drilling/49-56-9662)) and a tungsten cutter (e.g. https://www.dremel.com/en-ca/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9901) would be your friends (and a good investment). And if you have some wires running through the guard already, be prepared that the holes were drilled without being properly filled with epoxy. I would not cut the wires for the depth transducer. good luck Marek 1994 C270 “Legato” Ottawa, ON From: paul.hood via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 01:03 To: cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com ; cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: paul.hood Subject: Stus-List Pedestal wiring Im trying to send wiring (Transducer and vhf/power) to the Chart plotter and alao to a ram mike at the pedestal Wire ends are factory and told by Standard Horizon not to cut. They are 3/4" and 7/8" diameter each Pedestal Guard rail is barely 1" O.D. I'm looking for recommendations. Do I 1) make huge elongated holes in the pedestal guard and run wiring through guard into cockpit floor (7/8" head won't even fit the I.D. of guard) 2) come up through pedestal instead and drill a hole in the backside of pedestal. 3) cut wire ends off and reconnect after bring them through a smaller hole on either the guard or pedestal Paul Hood 81 C&C34
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