[Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit

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Do you have foam all the way up under the jib sheet boxes? I dont on my
boat. I run all my aft going wires under the port and starboard gunnels
theres plenty of space above the foam

On Sun, Jan 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM Scott Andrews via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Great recall Chris!
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 16, 2026, at 12:13 PM, Chris Geankoplis <
> chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I did just that with my 1st Rhodes  50 years ago using the method you
> described with the PVC. A lot of work. With a later Rhodes I just attached
> a series of plywood blocks with 5200 and temporary tape till it cured.
> These were located behind the seats. Then zipped tied the cables to the
> blocks. Nice and neat, easy access and much easier than the PVC. You could
> use outside rated flex conduit if that is your preference. Anyway good luck
> on the project.
> > Chris Geankoplis
> > XENOS
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >>
> >>  I agree it’d be easier, but I prefer not drilling unnecessary holes
> in the fiberglass (if possible).The point of using the 3/4” conduit is to
> allow the wiring to remain accessible.  I’m not sure how much of a hardship
> digging the foam will be, certainly more than under the seats .
> >> Thanks for your input,   Peter
> >>   On Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:01:28 AM EST, Ric Stott <
> ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> HI Peter Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or
> starboard sides, under the cockpit seats. I ran new starter cables and a
> 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for  LED
> lighting without much difficulty. That way your wires remain somewhat
> accessible. Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to
> me. Ric SV Dadventure HB NY
> >>
> >>
> >> On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> >> Hi all,    I’m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin
> and lazeret.  I’m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation
> foam and the cockpit sole.  As there is little room to work with, my plan
> (such as it is) is to cut some “teeth” in the leading edge of the PVC and
> try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run.  I’m
> looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if
> anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider.  As always, thanks for your
> thoughts.  BTW happy new year!
> >>
> >>
> >> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> >> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> >> C- 516-965-3164
> >>
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