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michaelj
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Initially Posted - 01/31/2011 :  15:17:17  Show Profile
I am going to install a new navigation light which I am going to mount on the bow pulpit. Can the wiring be run through the interior of the pulpit rails? Thanks.
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 01/31/2011 :  15:31:01  Show Profile
You'll probably have to remove the pulpit and drill one of the feet so you can run the wire out one foot and into the chain locker. Drill a hole in the deck under the foot.
Use a piece of string and tie a little piece or rag to the end of the string. Use a vacuum to suck the rag through and use the string to pull the wires through.
Use a little rubber grommet in the hole where the wires exit up at the light to protect them from chafe.
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pastmember
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Response Posted - 01/31/2011 :  15:34:08  Show Profile
I take it you have the whale eyes now. Sure but it involves drilling a hole in the deck under one of the mounting feet. Then you need to get the wire through the deck and pulpit and out the hole. Do yourself a favor and use zip ties, it isn't worth the trouble. I just bought new whale eyes and spent some time inside the anchor locker making them more water proof.
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 01/31/2011 :  16:09:26  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Happy D</i>
<br />Use a piece of string and tie a little piece or rag to the end of the string. Use a vacuum to suck the rag through and use the string to pull the wires through.
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Cool trick of the year!
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 01/31/2011 :  16:21:26  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
My 1988 came from the factory with the wirng exiting the pilpit rails - bow and stern.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 02/01/2011 :  06:32:17  Show Profile
I agree with Frank. ( zip tie on the outside of the rail ) I rewired my front and back, through the rail in front, and outside the rail with zip ties on the rear. Even though the front worked, the turn inside the rail was scraping off the insulation on the old wires I was removing and may have done so on the new wires.

I'd recommend using a heavy gauge ( 14/3 ) wire on the outside as it holds well to the rail.

I like having access to the wires, and it was not worth the trouble to run the wires inside.

Spend the time sailing....
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 02/01/2011 :  08:36:57  Show Profile
If you decide to run the wires through the pulpit tubing use plenty of electricians grease or Vasiline and the wires will pull past the tight bends without ripping the insulation.
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Happy D
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Response Posted - 02/01/2011 :  16:36:13  Show Profile
You can just use zip ties to hold the light on also.

What welds? It tubing.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/22/2011 :  16:22:37  Show Profile
I'm following SvetaJisaeva's advice.
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Tomas Kruska
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Response Posted - 05/23/2011 :  07:12:45  Show Profile  Visit Tomas Kruska's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by pastmember</i>
... making them more water proof.
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Can you please post some hint/picture here? thanks
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redeye
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Response Posted - 05/23/2011 :  13:14:35  Show Profile
&lt;&lt; ... Âîò ÷òî âû îá ýòîì äóìàåòå? &gt;&gt;

But nobody answered his question.
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 06/11/2011 :  08:21:55  Show Profile
Let's not converse with the trespassers...
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Boomeroo
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Response Posted - 06/12/2011 :  02:31:54  Show Profile

Just an idea ... We carry battery lights on the etchell for late race finishes. These get pulled out at sunset, stuck on the bow and turned on . always work or the finisher disqualifies us. If you don't sail much at night they are a great idea .
eg from west marine for about $35

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Series 23 LED Portable Lights
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