Bailey Edwards
Washington, DC
Boat Name: Puffin
Model/Year: C-22/1987
Hull No. 13997
Hailing Port: James Creek Marina, Washington, DC |
 09/05/2006 1:44 PM Pacific Time
Hey everybody,
I was wondering if anybody could tell me where about the VHF antenna and anchor/steaming light wires were housed inside the mast.
I'm thinking of mounting some bracket-mounted outdoor stereo speakers on the port and starbord sides of the mast pointing back towards the cockpit (below the reefing cleats). The idea would be to drill 2 holes on either side, vertically about 3-4" apart. Then, using my threading tool, thread the aluminum mast for some apropriately sized brass screws (probably only 1/4 inch long). But I don't want to inadvertantly sever the wires inside the mast, or risk hanging up the halyards, so it would be helpful to know where to avoid drilling.
Anybody have any experience with this type of project and/or broken masts (an unfortunate way to discover what the crossection looks like)? Any description/diagram help would be great.
Thanks!
Bailey |
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09/05/2006 2:13 PM Pacific Time
Here is a suggestion regarding the speaker idea. You might want to purchase very small box speakers from west marine or some other outfit. I fit a speaker in each cockpit coming pocket. They are out of the way, protected from the weather and only require an 1/8 hole in the pocket for the wires. The sound is great. The speakers are held in place with velcro. |
Paul David
Melbourne Australia
Boat Name: Reflections
Model/Year: 1986
Hull No. 13369
Hailing Port: Melbourne Australia |
09/06/2006 2:14 AM Pacific Time
I mounted at compass on the mast by fixing two aluminum slugs to a stainless plate, then screwing the compass to the plate. Could do the same with the speakers without drilling a hole. In the long run I think the speaker idea would end in tears, though, since they'd get knocked and your sheets could tangle in them.
Paul |
Roger Richter
Bloomington, WI
Boat Name: NAVY - TOO
Model/Year: Catalina 22, 1978
Hull No. CTYH8241M78F
Hailing Port: Prairie du Chien, WI |
09/07/2006 2:46 PM Pacific Time
Bailey, Why go to all the bother mounting speakers on the mast or otherwise outside? I have two large oval speakers mounted in my cabin completely out of the way of everything and the sound is great inside and outside the cabin. It is especially great while sailing with the cabin open to the cockpit. I doubt if you could improve the acoustics by putting the speakers outside anywhere. Roger |
Bailey Edwards
Washington, DC
Boat Name: Puffin
Model/Year: C-22/1987
Hull No. 13997
Hailing Port: James Creek Marina, Washington, DC |
09/08/2006 1:57 PM Pacific Time
I appreciate y'all's insight. I think I'm gonna still go with the mast, mainly for dock party versitility. Good call on the rigging (and by extension, pop-top) advice. I'll definitely have to be careful about that when mounting. |
Bailey Edwards
Washington, DC
Boat Name: Puffin
Model/Year: C-22/1987
Hull No. 13997
Hailing Port: James Creek Marina, Washington, DC |
10/04/2006 7:54 AM Pacific Time
Success!
Mounted them about 5 inches above the deck, and the shrouds do a great job of keeping the jib sheets out of the way. Plus, they deliver great sound. Shoot me an email at baileyedwards123 @ yahoo . com if you'd like to see some pictures of the setup.
Wired for sound,
Bailey |
