Marshall Johnson
Alpharetta, GA
Boat Name: Santorini Baby
Model/Year: C-22/1985
Hull No. 13302
Hailing Port: AquaLand Marina, Lake Lanier, GA |
 04/30/2005 8:57 PM Pacific Time
Is there any way to rewire the mast & replace the lights without stepping the mast? |
Bob Endicott
Fleet 77- Ft. Walton Beach, FL
Boat Name: Tequila Sunset
Model/Year: 1985
Hull No. 12759
Hailing Port: Ft. Walton Beach, FL |
05/01/2005 5:21 AM Pacific Time
Dear mystery poster,
Not unless you're a spider monkey with a strong electrical background. :^)
Seriously, Don't make a big deal of dropping the mast. It's done easily with two people and to equipment or one with homemade mast-stepping gear. Re-wiring a mast is challenging enough at home on sawhorses.
Bob |
Scott L. Shermeyer
Cherry Point, NC
Boat Name: Blue Nun
Model/Year: C22, 1980
Hull No.
Hailing Port: Cherry Point, NC |
05/01/2005 7:20 PM Pacific Time
I've had my mast up and down oodles and noodles of times...including to rewire the masthead light fixture. I would seriously suggest dropping the mast (not literally) in order to rewire... you'll want to clean up the fixture, replace the bulb, make sure that the teak is spruced up, check your sheaves, etc.
I've used a 50' fish tape for some masts, or I'll send a messenger down the tube ( a small diam. string with a lead weight attached) and let gravity do the work. Or, if there is an existing cable, use it to pull either a messenger or the new cable down thru the mast.
Either way, make sure that you properly seal connections at the base and at the masthead. 12 Volt DC circuit likes very little resistance, and therefore corrosion from sea and salt is very aggressive. Also, check West Marine's catalog or website for proper 3% voltage drop for the round trip distance for this circuit. Properly size the conductors in your cable, and only use marine grade tinned conductors. Since this cable competes inside the mast, it's imortant to protect the outer jacket of the cable, or you'll end up doing this job again, sooner than you anticipated.
Regards,
Scott |
Marshall Johnson
Alpharetta, GA
Boat Name: Santorini Baby
Model/Year: C-22/1985
Hull No. 13302
Hailing Port: AquaLand Marina, Lake Lanier, GA |
09/14/2005 7:08 AM Pacific Time
Thanks, decided to rewire the hull first, I replaced the panel easy enough, but turns out the fuses were old but fine. Still don't have adequate voltage level at the mast connector so I want to fix that first. I will wait till fall when it cools down a bit.
Thanks for the advice on sealing I'll be sure to do that once I have the mast stepped. Just for grins how long did it take to do the job. This boat did not come with a trailer... |
Lance Jones
Atlanta, GA
Boat Name: Kitty's Cat
Model/Year: 1988
Hull No. 622
Hailing Port: Lake Lanier, Aqualand Marina |
09/14/2005 8:31 AM Pacific Time
Marshall,
Where are you located at Aqualand? I am at T-52 and would be more than happy to help out. I'm doing a lot to my boat Pog Mo Thoine! and have a bit of understanding about C-22s now. |
Marshall Johnson
Alpharetta, GA
Boat Name: Santorini Baby
Model/Year: C-22/1985
Hull No. 13302
Hailing Port: AquaLand Marina, Lake Lanier, GA |
09/15/2005 6:41 AM Pacific Time
I'm at ZB-6, got the boat this past november so like most new boat owners I've started to throw a lot of money at it. Lately, my electrical changes have been put off for a bit, I've been distracted by a slight leak I have been unable to track down that leaves a good bit of water in the bilge after the storms we've had. The guy next to me is also a C-22 owner and been quite helpful. |
Lance Jones
Atlanta, GA
Boat Name: Kitty's Cat
Model/Year: 1988
Hull No. 622
Hailing Port: Lake Lanier, Aqualand Marina |
09/15/2005 7:07 AM Pacific Time
Marshall,
Contact me at [email protected] I have some info that may help with your leak and other things. Are you a cruiser or racer? |
Marshall Johnson
Alpharetta, GA
Boat Name: Santorini Baby
Model/Year: C-22/1985
Hull No. 13302
Hailing Port: AquaLand Marina, Lake Lanier, GA |
09/16/2005 10:07 AM Pacific Time
Just enjoy cruising. I'll send you an email later. |
Marshall Johnson
Alpharetta, GA
Boat Name: Santorini Baby
Model/Year: C-22/1985
Hull No. 13302
Hailing Port: AquaLand Marina, Lake Lanier, GA |
09/28/2005 6:40 AM Pacific Time
Looks like the leaks I have are there whether it is raining or not. 1 inch / week.
Lance sent you an email |
Lance Jones
Atlanta, GA
Boat Name: Kitty's Cat
Model/Year: 1988
Hull No. 622
Hailing Port: Lake Lanier, Aqualand Marina |
09/28/2005 7:11 AM Pacific Time
Re read an earlier e you posted. It seems that it may be your keel lock down bolt if the water is accumulating there. |
Marshall Johnson
Alpharetta, GA
Boat Name: Santorini Baby
Model/Year: C-22/1985
Hull No. 13302
Hailing Port: AquaLand Marina, Lake Lanier, GA |
09/29/2005 6:45 AM Pacific Time
I will have to look, I have never seen it in looking in the compartment in front of the dining area at the area around the compression post. Does every C-22 have one? |
