[Rhodes22-list] Cabin Liner

[mweisner at ebsmed.com]

I found it much easier to run wires behind teak (or other wood) molding than to try to snake though the ceiling of the Rhodes 22.  Nowadays, I am inclined to use a self adhesive, plastic wire raceway.  They are available from a variety of sources (Home Depot, Lowes, Amazon, etc.) in many colors (white, almond, ivory, black) and are fairly inexpensive.

Amazon features "One-Cord Cable Concealer, 157in Cord Cover, PVC Wire Molding, Paintable Wire Channel to Hide a Single Power Cord, Speaker Wire or TV Cables in Home or Office - 10X L15.7in, W0.59in, H0.4in" for $14.99 (https://www.amazon.com/One-Cord-Concealer-Management-Paintable-Ethernet/dp/B07GPBJV6K/ref=sr_1_18?crid=2AHRRTTLQS5A&keywords=wiring+channel+wall&qid=1575482093&sprefix=wiring+ch%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-18)

They are available in several widths and heights depending on what you want to put inside.  They are easily re-opened and you can add wires as needs arise.

To ensure that the adhesive bonds properly, clean the wiring channel and the ceiling liner with alcohol prior to applying the double sided tape.

Mike
s/v Wind Lass ('91)
Nissequogue River, NY

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Graham Stewart
Sent: Wednesday, December 4, 2019 12:36 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Cabin Liner

Rob:

I don't think it is feasible to remove the liner in the cabin. Mine is bonded solidly to the core. I wasn't even able to pull out the existing cabin light wires as they were also bonded in. Even if to managed to remove the liner, getting it bak in place would be a devil of a job. 

I got around the problem by putting my electrical panel on the main bulkhead and running wires to the back inside the side bunk lockers, under the floor boards, and up to the panel tucked behind the compression post. One other advantage to having the panel on the bulkhead is that you have easy access to the back of the panel - where I seem to spend an inexplicable amount of time. I put my single battery aft of the Vbirth and ran the heavy cables under the floor boards. That way the weight is forward, access is easy and the length of the cables are relatively short.

If running wires behind the liner is necessary, then I think you might be forced to cut a channel for the wires and then fill it in or cover the channel. I found a pure white filling compound that I used to patch seams and holes in my liner beautifully. I didn't even need to touch up with gel coat or paint. Although the surface is not gloss you really don't notice the difference unless you really look for it. It might also be possible to polish the surface to a gloss finish but I didn't think that was necessary. I can't remember the name of the stuff but if you are interested I can look it up.

Of course I have to keep reminding myself and others that newer boats might be different and allow for wires to be fished through behind the liner.


Graham Stewart
Agile 1976 Rhodes 22
Kingston Ontario


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