Hi Pete,

I am in the process of doing this right now on Windstar , and so far it is
easier than I expected.


I am:

-replacing my RG58 with RG 213.

-removing the existing multiconductor cabling and replacing with single
conductor wire.  Existing cable was getting pretty battered by the exit,
jacket takes up space, and conductors were bare copper not tinned.  (BTW,
not an issue here on Lake ON after 30 years)

-replacing OE nav lights with Marinebeam LED

-probably will leave out the cabling for the spreader lights.  Neither I
nor the PO used them.

-may run a length of compact coax for a masthead FM antenna.   Just 'cuz.

- I will add a wind instrument, probably next season and will have to
revisit at least part of this at that time


On the 33-ii the wires are run  inside a plastic raceway that mates with a
flange extruded into the inside of the mast.    This both complicates and
simplifies things.   Does the 30-2 not have some sort of integral
raceway/conduit for wiring?   The rats' next you describe suggests sounds
like an "improvement" by a prior owner.


I am finding it easier to simply re-do, and fish an entire cable bundle
rather than try to fish one cable at a time.   This solves the stiff coax
challenge and prevent jams snags and frustration.   For that coax, I will
try to exit at my upper spreader slot, and loop down to the antenna.
Failing that I will drill a hole below the antenna and neatly dress the
cable.


Sequence of steps is key....  I have spent more time pondering than doing,
and the pondering is time well spent.


Dave



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Hello Listers,

First, some background --

Earlier this year, I had the mast extracted from *Siren Song*, my 30-2.
The rigger has completed his work, replacing the rod rigging and fittings,
and rebuilding my Harken furler.

Also, I just finished painting the mast and spreaders with a one-part paint.



Now, I want to rewire the mast.  Preparatory to the extraction, I labeled
the wires, marked fittings and blocks, and took MANY pics on my tablet.

I have removed the old VHF cabling, but I was unsuccessful in replacing it
with LMR-400 [.405" dia.].  For other 30-2 owners, I found [*the hard way*]
that it was too stiff and too big to fit.  I could only get it about 40%
down the mast before it became hopelessly stucked.  Therefore, I have
removed it, and re-ordered original type of cabling [rg-8x, .25"
diameter].

I was hoping to get the enhance performance from the lmr cabling, but it
won't happen, unfortunately.  I will replace the vhf antenna.



Now, I'm planning to replace electrical wires as well as light fixtures.

In doing a preliminary inspection, I found a "*rat's nest*" of wiring just
below the mast's exit hole, which lines up with the underside of the deck
when the mast is in the boat.  It looks as though excess wiring was simply
pushed DOWN into the mast, and over time sagged further down [but still
beyond arm's length from mast's bottom].



Any "*tips and tricks*", including the best tools to use for re-wiring the
electricals will be greatly appreciated, i.e., extracting the old stuff and
installing the new.



Fair Winds,



Pete W.

Siren Song

'91 C&C 30-2

Deltaville, Va.
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