[C320-list] In-Mast Wiring Question

[Bruce Stumpp]

Brian, 

You can purchase waterproof, plug-type connectors that, when heated after
crimping, will seal the wire to the connector.  Also, if the wires are very
thin you might be able to double-over the bare wire end before crimping to
make for a more reliable crimp.

Bruce 
#647, Adventure
Frog Mortar Creek, MD   


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Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:28:47 -0500
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Warren:

My failing memory of the problem wires is that they are rather thin. A
single plug to handle these is the plan as it would be the easiest solution
and simplest to administer for the yearly mast up/down. If trailer
connectors is not the answer then I will have to seek out another one.

Your mention of soldering and its problem was apt. I only NOW remember
reading this somewhere and suspect that had you not mentioned it I would
have gone ahead and used it. I will now be looking out for the wrap/tool I
need to do a proper crimping job. This will be just one more skill I will
develop to add to the list of things I never needed to know how to do until
I bought a boat.

Brian Amirault;
797 Waltzing Bear, too