Thru-hull Ducer Rigging

TooFly · #1 10-19-2011, 02:58 PM

There's an existing Garmin thru-hull ducer cable in the boat now. I wanted to use it to pull the new thru-hull ducer cable forward to the console. But the old cable isn't budging. So do I need to pull the console off and fuel tank out to run the new ducer cable from the bottom of the hull to the console? Seriously?

My boat is a 1978 20' CC, BTW.

Thanks,
Paul

htillman · #2 10-19-2011, 05:06 PM

I took the metal cable from an old shift cable and was able to snack it under the floor to the back of the boat. If you can find a stiff metal piece of wire get someone to get in the back of the boat while you thread the cable from under the console, have the person in back listen for the cable and he may be able to grab it. It worked for me two times now.
ET

Wildman · #3 10-19-2011, 05:25 PM

Old control cables' sheath work great with the metal 'cable' part removed. Very flexible and can be bent to help guide them into tough spots.

DonV · #4 10-19-2011, 05:42 PM

Here ya go, a cheap solution.....and remember when you pull steering cables, wire, etc. always pull another pull rope with it and then leave in place for the next time.

http://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-fish-tape-38156.html

Blue197320 · #5 10-20-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DonV

and remember when you pull steering cables, wire, etc. always pull another pull rope with it and then leave in place for the next time.

let me emphasize the ALWAYS!!!!!! you can use some dish soap or something similar to lube the wire/cable your pulling. it will help. also try to make your knots or wire to rope connections as streamlined as possible and wrap with electric tape and the soap. will pull right thru

riverrat · #6 10-20-2011, 05:50 AM

i got my hands on some old discarded para-chute cord at a local airport and use it to snake wires and i put a thin coat of grease on the chut-cord,works great when pulling cables thru hard areas..

TooFly · #7 10-23-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DonV

Here ya go, a cheap solution.....and remember when you pull steering cables, wire, etc. always pull another pull rope with it and then leave in place for the next time.

http://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-fish-tape-38156.html

Yup. I dug mine out of the garage and it worked like a charm. It took no longer than five minutes to do myself. Using it to snake cables behind the walls of our 85 year old house is another matter, though.

I grabbed some cord to leave behind for the future, too.

Thanks for the replies, guys. I appreciate them.