[Rhodes22-list] IMF anchor light installation

[Rod Ellner]

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> On Apr 6, 2020, at 9:21 AM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Stephen, I do recall the three wire discussion on the list. It seems my
> most difficult part may be removing the top plate with the rivets.
> If I am successful in removing the top plate how do I get it attached back
> on the mast. To me rivets say, I am intended to be permanently attached and
> NO ACCESS HERE. Is there a way to remove the top plate and the real
> question I guess is,how would it be re attached?
> Cary Tolbert
> S/V Whisper '86
> 
> 
>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 10:02 AM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> If you look in the archives I think someone detailed how to wire both
>> lights with a 3 wire connection.  The wires run in a separate chamber in
>> the IMF mast so a stiff wire should allow you to pull your anchor light
>> wire through the length of the mast.
>> 
>> 
>> *Stephen Staum*
>> *s/v Carol Lee 2*
>> 
>> *Needham, MA*
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 9:48 AM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Cory,
>>> 
>>> The top plate on my IMF mast is held on by a couple of screws.  I plan on
>>> taking the cover off my boat today or tomorrow, and I’ll try to take a
>>> picture of my top plate.
>>> 
>>> When I got my boat, it had wires running up the mast for a steaming light
>>> and the VHF antenna.  When I replaced one, I used the existing wire to
>> pull
>>> the new wire through.  If you currently have no wires, I’m not sure what
>>> the best way to get started would be.  I doubt that you could just push a
>>> wire through, but I could be wrong, so it would be worth a try.  The only
>>> other thought that comes to mind would be a weight tied to a string
>> started
>>> into the channel at the top of the mast, and then raise the mast and let
>>> gravity do the work.
>>> 
>>> My only other advise would be to run a wire with three conductors, so
>> that
>>> you could potentially power both a steaming light and an anchor light.
>>> 
>>> Peter Nyberg
>>> Coventry, CT
>>> s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
>>> 
>>>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 9:11 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Has anyone installed an anchor light on an Inter Furling Mast. I
>> checked
>>>> the top plate on the mast and found it to be attached with three
>> rivets.
>>>> Can you remove the plate and how would you replace the top plate? If
>> you
>>>> have successfully accomplished this task also advise what difficulty is
>>>> involved in running the wire through the mast. 26 feet is a long way to
>>>> push wiring.
>>>> I am amazed that this would not be standard equipment on the Rhodes 22.
>>>> This boat is marketed as a small day sailor suitable for overnight
>>> cruising.
>>>> Just my thought.
>>>> Any help with this problem will be greatly appreciated.
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> Cary Tolbert
>>>> S/V Whisper '86
>>> 
>>> 
>>