[C320-list] Wind cable connector

[John Meyers]

I will Chime in.  My speed transducer failed on my 1997 #406 a couple years
ago so I just used the GPS.  I couldn't get true wind speed on my AutoHelm
gauge. My depth transducer appeared to go out last season. My GPS doesn't
do depth. SO, rather than take the mast down I went with the Tactics system
late last summer. It is wireless and solar powered. I like it so far.

After I bought the equipment my depth started working again. I think it
might have had something to do with an overflowing forward water tank.
Anyway the depth gauge worked fine later. BUT I had already bought the
TacTics equipment and was waiting to install.

By the way, I still have a box of AutoHelm gauges and depth transducer
available.

John Meyers
#406 Wind Chime
Muskegon, MI

On Tue, Mar 12, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Jane & Ken <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Jeff,  The string is referred to as a messenger, and it runs through the
> compression post (from bottom tube at floor boards up to the junction of
> the bottom of mast and the compression post at deck level).  The wind
> instrument at the top of the mast requires a cable to be run from the top
> of the mast to the bottom of the mast at the deck level. Perhaps the
> original messenger line is still there. UNLESS you decide to use the
> wireless transducer--I planned to do that but sold the boat instead.
> The really fun part is to run the wire to the steering pedestal.  A very
> simple thing to do BUT very aggravating.  you need to be young and agile,
> but it is doable.
> I believe the mast would need to be un-stepped to allow access to the
> wires.
> I would consider wireless.
> Someone who has used the wireless units needs to chime in here.  Ken
> From: Jeff Brown <oceanblues at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Wind cable connector
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 12:10 PM
>
> This email sparked a big question I had.  I just installed new Raymarine
> electronics (depth, speed, temp).  My next project is to plug in wind but
> I'm just curious  how difficult it is to get the unit on the mast and run
> the cables to the back?  Is this an easy project or should I call in an
> expert?  I did notice a small piece of string coming out the bottom of the
> mast when I lifted the floor boards, not sure where that is going.  But any
> comments on the general scope of this project is appreciated.
>
> Jeff Brown
> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
> Hull 78
> oceanblues at mac.com
>
>
>
> On Mar 12, 2013, at 7:35 AM, Rick Sulewski wrote:
>
> > Marko,
> > I used trailer light connectors and solder with success with winds of
> > electrical tape to create a water tight seal that can easily be removed
> when
> > taking down the mast.
> > Rick
> > My-Ria #277
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Marko
> Jamnik
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:15 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Wind cable connector
> >
> > When I unstepped my mast (deck stepped) in the fall I had no choice but
> to
> > cut the wind cable. In order to reconnect this spring I am looking for a
> > connector that will work on a 22 gauge wire. There are 4 lead wires.
> Marine
> > store recommended that I try a phone jack connection.
> >
> > Marko Jamnik
> > Marquesas #304
> >
> > Lake Ontario
> >
>
>