Mike Bergmann
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Rating: N/A Votes: 0 | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 02:08 pm: | |
When I installed new instruments a few years ago, I pulled the old wiring out with a drag line, and used that line to pull in the new line. I don't think this will work with the mast up - the lower end of the conduit is actually below the access hole. I remove my mast every year, so this is no problem. If you are willing to have the new wires loose in the mast, Jeff's method will work fine. I have used a piece of string with a few lead split shot sinkers in place of the bicycle chain. I think drilling & tapping the top plate is by far the best way to go. If you decide to drop the stick, take a close look at your sheaves. The bronze bearing on my main halyard sheave was badly worn last year, and I got a new one from Offshore Spars. Also, if the mast is down, take the spreaders off and clean up the old lube that was used when they were installed. |