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Daniel
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Initially Posted - 03/25/2004 : 18:18:47

I am interested in replacing the deck connector (for mast lights) on my 1989. Is the original one still available? I don't know the manufacturer and haven't seen a similar one advertised.

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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/25/2004 : 18:29:52

Number of pins vary by model number:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=3070

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 03/25/2004 : 19:51:08

Daniel,

You might want to consider changing to the 5-pin non-metalic shell [url="http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=28141&catalogId=10001&classNum=316&subdeptNum=124&storeNum=9"]AQUA-SIGNAL #80100-7 Waterproof Deck Connector[/url]

I've used these in tropical coastal conditions on two sailboats for about 10 years total. They have worked great and never screwed up. The connector body lies almost flat to the deck, which greatly reduces the risk of toe injuries, tripping over it, or damage from being kicked or stepped on. I think the pins are gold plated, double O-ring sealed, hand operated quick release latch, and it comes with a water tight blockoff cover for the deck half when disconnected.

-- Leon Sisson

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 03/25/2004 : 20:00:47

Daniel,
I just installed one of those aqua signal 5 pin connectors that Leon gave us a pic of. With it I was able to wire up a windex light, in addition to the anchor, deck, and steaming lights, plus a ground of course.

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cfoucht
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Response Posted - 03/25/2004 : 23:11:52

Daniel,
I bought a 4-pin deck connector replacement for my 1989 from Catalina Direct in 2001 for $10.50 plus $5 shipping. It is item # Z2029 and is an exact match to the one that was originally there.

Carl Foucht
1989 SR/FK #5933

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Daniel
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Response Posted - 03/26/2004 : 18:05:53

Thanks for the replies. I used the Aquasignal version to refit my 1980 and it worked well, in combo with the 5-wire Ancor mast cable.

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 03/26/2004 : 22:09:36

Hi

does anyone know of a Hard Connector/fitting for the marine VHF antenna. Currently I have a wire with a build up of silicon around it sticking through the deck and the PL 259 has come apart. Figured I would fix it properly.

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 03/27/2004 : 00:50:01

Bob & Hope,<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">...a Hard Connector/fitting for the marine VHF antenna. ... the PL 259 has come apart.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">Running coax mast wiring through the deck of a trailerable sailboat is sort of a special case. The standard extra long thru-bulkhead PL-258 connector is no match for the marine environment. It doesn't take much corrosion to seriously degrade a VHF signal.

I use a Blue Seas Systems "CableClam". (See page 83 of the 2004 West Marine Master Catalog.) The key features are that there's no temporary coax connection above deck at all. The PL-258/PL-259 junction is located entirely inside the cabin out of the weather. The "CableClam" is an elaborate mechanically clamped watertight grommet covering a hole in the deck large enough to pass a PL-259 connector. When installing a "CableClam", be sure to seal the exposed deck core with epoxy just in case the "CableClam" ever leaks, or has to be left dissassembled for a while.

-- Leon Sisson

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roberoo
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Response Posted - 03/28/2004 : 19:19:25

Thanks for the reply Leon,

I actually bought that same cable clam setup. I was thinking that a connector on the deck would be clean and simple. I now see the long term would be better below decks. Now I am looking for a volunteer to climb the mast......

Thanks,

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