[Public-list] Mast Wiring Connectors/Main Halyard Sheaves

[Gordon Laco]

Others may cringe but the most reliable connectors I have found are simple
car trailer connectors.  I wish the wires were a little heavier - but they
seem to be the easiest to keep working.

I caulk the heck out of the place where the wires come through the deck
beside the mast...and tape up the connector once the male and female are
plugged in.  I have used a variety of expensive made-for-the-purpose
connectors; all failed.

Gord #426 Surprise







> I've just finished taking the mast down for the first time.  In the
> process I discovered that the mast had been hard-wired to the boat, and
> we had to cut the wires in order to take it down.
> 
> I am now looking for a means to connect two wires at the deck, one two
> conductor and one three conductor.  West marine sells a five conductor
> Aqua Signal setup that looks fairly substantial, possibly more
> substantial (bigger) than I'm really looking for.  Does anyone have a
> preferred waterproof plug/affixation method for this application?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Andrew
> Andante - 152
> 
> P.S. Test sheave two went in earlier this week without any issues and
> fits perfectly.  I will get the checks assembled and confirm the final
> order on the list before sending everything out.  The line halyard I
> chose was a 5/16ths, 3/8ths would probably work just fine as well, but I
> felt it was more windage and unnecessary weight aloft for a fairly minor
> gain in handling ease at deck level.  Just my comments for those who
> intend to switch to rope with the change.
> 
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