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Bortiquai
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Initially Posted - 03/19/2008 :  17:01:07  Show Profile
I am trying the PVC Pipe inside of the mast to prevent the wiring from clanking against the inside walls of the mast while at anchor/dock.

Can someone tell me the trick to hold the PVC in place while I drill the holes for the rivits?

Thanks
Matt
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 03/19/2008 :  18:30:46  Show Profile
Can't help with the PVC. But have you though about running the wires through foam pipe insulation. Split foam insulation for 1/2" copper pipe should do the trick and you don't have to rivet it down because it won't make noise if it moves around. Just a thought.
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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 03/19/2008 :  20:10:03  Show Profile
Don Casey's book, "This Old Boat" has detailed instructions.
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 03/19/2008 :  22:05:29  Show Profile
I think that might also be covered on a BoatUS/West Marine resource sheet from Don Casey at boatus.com.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/19/2008 :  22:31:28  Show Profile
The foam insulation is probably a good trick, except you might not be able to get it past the compression tubes at the spreaders. The other one that's been used is to cinch nylon wire-ties around the wire, leaving the tails of the ties sticking out like bristles on a test-tube brush. That should get past the spreaders with no problem.
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quilombo
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Response Posted - 03/21/2008 :  06:27:55  Show Profile
I kinda like that clanking noise, tells me at at the marina,,lol I wouldnt get rid of it
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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 03/22/2008 :  06:28:04  Show Profile
Like Dave's suggestion, I bundled the wires with long cable ties at about three foot intervals. Put four cable ties at approximately 90 degree angles from each other. The "tails" of the cable ties hold the bundle approximately in the center of the mast. Cheaper, easier, simpler. And, years after doing the job, it still works.

As for "the clanking noise at the marina," like slapping halyards, I consider it lubberly and annoying.
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quilombo
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Response Posted - 03/22/2008 :  08:01:53  Show Profile
brooke , what does lubberly mean,
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/22/2008 :  12:30:04  Show Profile
...behavior of a land-lubber.
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quilombo
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Response Posted - 03/23/2008 :  07:11:10  Show Profile
Oh I get it,, I dont think Ive ever been to a marina where I havent heard that noise, as I said, I like it
but all good ideas here to get rid of it,

I will leave mine alone,
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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/23/2008 :  08:56:17  Show Profile
You might not find it so appealing at 3 AM while trying to sleep. Think about your neighbors. But, the noise you're most likely hearing isn't coming from inside the mast but rather from the halyards slapping outside the mast. While in the marina or a quiet anchorage, be considerate of the neighbors and tie them off to the shrouds.
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quilombo
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  06:17:04  Show Profile
gotcha,
maybe were talking about someting different, Ive slept on my boat many times and never had a problem, with the sailboats nearby,
but I see your point, I guess Im just over anzious to get back to the marina, its been a looong winter..
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  08:03:38  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I love halyard slap on flag poles away from the water, they remind me of the marina. At the docks I am one of the people who silences the halyards of rude thoughtless sailors who leave their boats in an inappropriate condition. It is amazing how beat up some masts are, it shows that some boat owners will never accept personal responsibility for being a good member of the sailing community. One of the worst offenders on our dock is a Macgregor 26, walking in its deck is terrifying, it flexes as if it were never intended to be walked on.
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crcalhoon
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  14:53:10  Show Profile
I generally tie my halyards back to the shrouds with shock cords. But once in awhile, upon return to the boat I find that one has broken or slipped and that the halyards that are slapping the mast belong to that thoughtless jerk "ME". . .It's embarassing.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 03/24/2008 :  15:07:58  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I clip my shackles to the open hole on the chainplates and harden them so they are under a fair amount of tension. Here they both are, hardened.
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