Just did this for N2k cables in std small guard. I drilled with regular has bits but centre punched and piloted first (1/8") - slow speed did not work well. Then drilled final hole size (two adjacent for oval) and cleaned up with a conical stone on a dremel.
Dave Windstar 1985 33-2 > > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Pedestal wiring (Marek Dziedzic) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:58:00 -0400 > From: "Marek Dziedzic" <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Pedestal wiring > Message-ID: <blu407-eas116e400913c166985ce8560ce...@phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 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 > > ****************************************** _______________________________________________ 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!
