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

[Gordon Laco]

Good points, Rod.

By the way, the 2006 version of the Misery Cruise is going to run Sept 18 to
24 - I may do more than one this fall if business sched allows.

By the way; I successfully sawed off my old primary shroud lower swage studs
and installed new swageless ones - worked well but what a spectacle I was at
the club.  Nothing attracts attention like the apparent infliction of
irreparable damage to one's boat...

Gord #426





> I agree, Gord.  I have used a 4-wire trailer connector for several seasons
> without even having to reseat the connector to re-establish a good connection
> (like I often have to do on the truck because of road crud).   The only
> suggestion I might add is to be sure to cover the wires completely with tape
> or heat shrink tubing to protect it from the UV,  otherwise the insulation on
> them will start cracking after only a few seasons.  I too tape the connector
> once it is plugged together.
> 
> That said,  Gord , you and I are sailing on fresh water.   If I was on salt
> water and/or only took the mast down once in a blue moon,  then I would
> probably do as Andrew suggested and feed the wires [ unbroken ] through those
> great looking clams and make all the connections inside.
> 
> Cheers,    Rod
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gordon Laco
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 12:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [Public-list] Mast Wiring Connectors/Main Halyard Sheaves
> 
> 
> 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
> 
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>> 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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