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Phan000 07-25-2010 11:47 AM

Wiring Question
 
I am getting ready to completly rewire my 73 sf. I plan on glassing in some backing wood in the console to mount the bus and fuses.

My question is: How do you mount the rest of the wires throughout the boat?

I am particulary interested in how people mounted the wires running up the gunwale to the bow light.

Thanks for your imput.

Capt Chuck 07-25-2010 12:41 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
Forget the glass/wood. Try using white PVC board. Epoxy glue it to the inside of your console. No rot & easy to mount your electrical equipment on. Here's a pic from my flats skiff.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...ewireafter.jpg


Mountable type cable ties work good to screw up under the gunnels and run your bow light wiring.

http://homeshopsite.com/img_goods/bo...tie-18lb-4.jpg

BigLew 07-25-2010 01:01 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
Capt. Chuck is right on.

The only thing I might add is get some softer PVC tubing (like water hose, etc.) and cut short pieces, 1 or 2" and use them as buffers where the wires run through the wire-ties. It will extend the life of the wire by spreading the load over a larger area. Make sure there is plenty of space for the air to get to it so moisture doesn't build up and use marine grade tinned wire.

seabob4 07-25-2010 01:05 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
Nylon Cable Clamps work well too...
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/h...m/DSCF0768.jpg

BigLew 07-25-2010 01:10 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
You might want to take a look at this thread.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...rev=#Post77336

Phan000 07-25-2010 02:22 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
Thanks for the help. The thread above is where I got the idea for glassing in the mounting board, but I think I like the starboard/epoxy idea even better.

I was really lucky to find a switch pannel premade and wired at a place in Ft. Pierce. It also came attached to the fuse panel so that should save me a lit of time and headache.

My concern with the wiring clip mounts is in the screws. How do the mounting screws not punch through the console?

Also, I am reluctant to put any screws into the hull for the gunwale/bow light wires.

BigLew 07-25-2010 02:36 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
"Also, I am reluctant to put any screws into the hull for the gunwale/bow light wires."

-- Just pre-drill the screw holes into wood core, shoot some epoxy resin in them using a syringe and large bore blunt needle and then drive the screws home. Water-tight seal to the coring wood- no subsequent rot.

Capt Chuck 07-25-2010 04:30 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
Quote:

I like the starboard/epoxy idea even better.



NOT Starboard------------> PVC Board :eek:

waytogo 07-25-2010 06:41 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
U can get surplus pvc board at fpr marine,aka flounder pounder marine in Port Canaveral

Old'sCool 07-25-2010 06:52 PM

Re: Wiring Question
 
I really like the pvc pipe glassed under gunwale for the bow area wires.


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