SparTalk
EDUCATION CATALOG RIGGING CONSULTATION HOME CONTACT US

Go Back   SparTalk > SparTalk
FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #4  
Old 06-02-2007, 05:01 PM
Brion Toss Brion Toss is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,180
Default It depends

Hello,
You can put a standup tube ó preferably with a curved neck, to discourage water intrusion ó either inside or outside the mast. The former will be easier for you, as you won't need to drill a hole in the deck (though you will need to pick the mast). The latter allows for ready access to the wiring, for inspection, maintenance, and upgrades, though it can be a trip hazard. And I've know of some boats that had a stray line rip the wires out. Oh, and the external version is much easier to step, as you deal with the wires after the mast is in; just yesterday we were fussing at stuffing wires down a little-bitty hole in the mast step, with the Mast of Damocles hanging uncomfortably close to our hands.
My inclination in your case, since you already have a hole, with wiring routed, is to add a generously large internal gooseneck, with messenger rove to pull the wiring in from below, and cut an access port in the mast wall, near deck level. You'll need to fabricate a hatch that screws on to the mast, and this can be done from a bit of mast of the same section. Be sure to drill and tap for machine screws. A hole at this level is not much of a concern even if left open, but a properly covered hole should actually be stronger than the mast.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
Reply With Quote
 


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:36 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.