[Rhodes22-list] Masthead Light/Wiring

[Dennis]

I replaced my through deck connector - but it's been a while and I'm not
sure where I got the part. You can search for "waterproof panel connector"
in Google images, then look for the part you need. There are waterproof USB
and RJ-45 connectors, and multi-pin connectors from 2 - 12 pins (among other
kinds). Pick a set where one of the connectors has a flange with screw holes
to mount to a panel - that's your deck connector. Look for something with
covers for the male and female sides to protect the contacts while the mast
is down.

The mid January thaw is on us, and I feel like a kid looking out the window
as the snow and ice begin to melt...

Dennis
Magic Moments
Berthed in Michigan's little corner of Lake Erie


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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Graham Stewart
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 4:31 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Masthead Light/Wiring

While chartering a Lagoon 44' in November I noticed that the wiring from the
mast went through an inverted J fitting on the deck. I would not be
absolutely water tight under circumstances where a wave came right over the
deck, which has never happened to me, but it avoided the problem of trying
to seal the hole in the deck where wires protrude. I have searched for
something similar but the only example that I found online was where a
fellow made one using a chromed plumbing P trap attached to a thru hull. I
am sure it works but was very utilitarian. If anyone has seen such hardware
I would be interested to know where they saw it. It was a very clean
installation and the wires could be removed any time.

Graham 


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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Jay Friedland
Sent: January-12-14 1:03 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Masthead Light/Wiring

While we're on the subject, the connections at my mast base are iffy at
best, working every other year. I want to now go thru deck with a four-wire
connector and neither Defender nor West Marine have a recommendation. I went
to Blue Seas & a few other sources, but struck out so far.

Has anyone come across a suitable waterproof type?

Jay Friedland, s/v Wanderlust '97

On Jan 12, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Geoff Farrell <geoffreylfarrell at gmail.com>
wrote:

> If you do end up pulling new wire through the mast take the 
> opportunity to use the cable-tie trick of wrapping the ties (offset by
> 120 degrees) around the wire at regular intervals to avoid the wire 
> slap in the mast. I have VHF and mast light wires in my mast and the 
> slapping drives me crazy. Next time I have the mast down I will take 
> care of this. Geoff __________________________________________________
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