[C320-list] Connectors at Mast Step

[Rick Sulewski]

I concur with the post listed below.  

I removed my mast for the first time in 12 years and observed debris mostly
from insects. Bring a knife with you if you need to cut away any electrical
tape that may have been used to reduce moisture from corroding the
connectors. 

Since I saved so much money not removing the mast each year, I decided to
have my rigger replace all of the standing rigging and beef up the backstay
and turnbuckles while I had the mast layed up for the winter. I set aside
the old rigging that could be reused/rotated next time the mast comes down.

I also replaced all of the connectors in the spring and re-taped/sealed them
since I do not plan to take down the mast for many years. 

Rick
My-Ria Hull #277, 1995 model


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Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 2:47 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Connectors at Mast Step

If there are connectors, and the mast hasn't been off the boat for years:

a) there is probably a lot of crud/debris in there so expect that.
b) the connectors (assuming they are there) could be frozen/corroded
together.

So some pliers etc and a can of WD40 would be good to have around.  Tell
the crane-
driver to to take it up maybe 10 inches initially, so you can deal with
whatever 
you find.

Original Message:
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From: dmoores at cogeco.ca dmoores at cogeco.ca
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:36:46 -0400
To: c320-list at catalina320.com, c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 231, Issue 1


Warren, there should be connectors for everything.  Good to have wire
cutters in hand an
just in case!  Then you can install a connector for anything that doesn't
have it.

Dave Moores

Original Message:
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From: warren updike wupdike at hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:08:31 -0400
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 231, Issue 1


Want to unstep the mast, 1st time for me on this 1994 boat. What might I
expect to find at the base of the mast in terms of wire connectors?

Is it likely that the antenna coax has no connector and I must pull it back
from the radio and remove the entire cable from the mast post? What about
the electric wires and the ST50 wind transducer? Would most installers
provide a connector?

I realize these issues are greatly dependent on the installer; but, might
there be some common sense things an installer would do.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay




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