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Originally Posted by rigspelt
Shawn, can you point me to that thread? I can't find it. I just installed a cable clam that beautifully solved my problem with getting the mast wires through the deck, but now I have a junction wire mess hanging down in the cabin.
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First I'd like to thank Shawn for the compliment, made my day.
Rigs,
There's no thread to find because Shawn and I discussed it off list, not being A-4 related. Would be happy to do the same w/ you. I can't attach pics via PM's so please send me your email and I can describe.
fvigeant,
If your electrical experience is of concern, Nigel Calder's book is the boat electrical bible. Here are a few basic practices you should consider:
1. The fewer connections, splices and plugs, the better. Less to go wrong.
2. Avoid wiring through the bilge.
3. Pay attention to wire gauge, within reason bigger is better, more important with our DC systems.
4. Don't lay wire on the hull, tie it up.
5. Pay attention to potential chafe.
6. Spend a little on tinned wire, it's worth it.