Re: Stus-List Test

[Russ & Melody via CnC-List]

I didn't see Jim's reply either.

Something must be wrong with the list. Wee be trumped? :)

Cheers, Russ

Seriously Steve, your last post visible to me was November 29... 
about rudder stock (shaft).


At 09:59 PM 09/12/2016, you wrote:

I didn't see this.

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC

On 9 December 2016 at 18:01, jacob fuerst via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
Was it late in a long chain of replies where you included all the 
previous posts? This could cause your email to be too large for the list


Jacob Fuerst
'78 C 36
303-520-4669

On Dec 9, 2016 4:49 PM, "Steve Thomas via CnC-List" 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

Just a test to see if I have been blocked or something.

I Replied to a post last night and again this morning, but neither 
appeared on the list. Only one post appeared in the time intervening 
for that matter. I really don't know what is going on, since neither 
the original post, or my response could in any way be construed as 
offensive in any way that I can see, nor were any rules broken as 
far as I know.


Steve Thomas
C MKIII
Port Stanley, ON
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Re: Stus-List Test

[Jim Watts via CnC-List]

I didn't see this.

Jim Watts
Paradigm Shift
C 35 Mk III
Victoria, BC

On 9 December 2016 at 18:01, jacob fuerst via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Was it late in a long chain of replies where you included all the previous
> posts? This could cause your email to be too large for the list
>
> Jacob Fuerst
> '78 C 36
> 303-520-4669 <(303)%20520-4669>
>
> On Dec 9, 2016 4:49 PM, "Steve Thomas via CnC-List" 
> wrote:
>
>> Just a test to see if I have been blocked or something.
>>
>> I Replied to a post last night and again this morning, but neither
>> appeared on the list. Only one post appeared in the time intervening for
>> that matter. I really don't know what is going on, since neither the
>> original post, or my response could in any way be construed as offensive in
>> any way that I can see, nor were any rules broken as far as I know.
>>
>> Steve Thomas
>> C MKIII
>> Port Stanley, ON
>>
>> C
>> Merritt Island, FL
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Stus-List Mast wiring - VHF cable

[Bob Hickson via CnC-List]

I need to pull a new VHF wire up my mast in the spring. I see that there are 4 
different types of Coaxial cable. Any suggestions which is best for a 60 foot 
run from the radio to the top  of the mast? 


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Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection - now lazy jacks

[jacob fuerst via CnC-List]

Would love to see your lazy jack system as well.

Jacob Fuerst
'78 C 36
303-520-4669

On Dec 2, 2016 3:32 PM, "Dave Godwin via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> Richard,
>
> I’ve never had lazy-jacks on any of my boats but have just given my new
> rigger a detailed set of drawings for a 3-leg lazy-jack system that allows
> me to pull on one line which will pull all the lazy-jacks tight to the mast
> while sailing. I really, really hate the idea of lazy-jacks and/or a
> topping lift rubbing against my mainsail. Just the way I roll I guess.
>
> That said, these days, having the ability to drop a mainsail/ fake it and
> cover it fairly quickly makes my wife very happy…
>
> If you’re interested, I can send you a copy of the design.
>
> Best,
> Dave Godwin
> 1982 C 37 - Ronin
> Reedville - Chesapeake Bay
> Ronin’s Overdue Refit 
>
> On Dec 2, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Graham Young via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
> I'll third the sentiments of Marek and Kevin.  I have a Stack Pack/Lazy
> Jack set-up and it is really nice equipment, but if I had it to do over
> again I would probably just get the lazy jacks and save the money for the
> pack.
>
> My lazy jacks turn on blocks on the spreaders and the lines then run to
> turning blocks at the base of the mast and then run back to the
> cockpit.  So the jacks can be loosened from the cockpit and allowed to
> dangle near the mast when raising the main/sailing and then pulled tight
> when it is time to lower the main.  They also have the option for someone
> to go forward and clip them down.
>
> Graham Young
> S/V Spellbound
> 1981 C 32
>
>
>
> On Friday, December 2, 2016 3:47 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>
> btw. it is enough to move “away” (to the mast) only one side of the lazy
> jacks for hoisting the main. If you move the starboard side, you steer a
> bit off the wind (wind from the port bow) and the sail does not touch them.
>
> Marek
>
> *From:* Kevin Driscoll via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 2, 2016 15:10
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Kevin Driscoll
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Short handed sailing; sail selection
>
> I concur with Marek. I have a stack pack and would personally prefer a
> simple set of lazyjacks and a traditional mainsail cover.
>
> On the 42' boat I race on, we keep the lazy jacks "away" forward by the
> goose neck. Therefore, when raising the main they do not get in the way of
> the battens. Before dropping, we deploy the lazy jacks "Up" drop the main,
> and deal with flaking and sail ties back at the dock. The lazy jacks are
> put "away" again before we put the sail cover on.
>
> I follow roughly the same procedure on our boat with our stack pack. I
> personally never understood people trying to raise their batten'd main with
> the stack pack or lazy jacks deployed. 2 out of 3 times you are going to
> catch at least one batten and potentially damage your main or at least
> cause unnecessary chafe/wear.
>
> It is possible to set up lazy jacks with bungee and lines led to the
> cockpit for those with reduced mobility or the lazy among us. I wouldn't
> find it necessary unless I were hoisting and dousing the main multiple
> times in a day, say as in a charter situation where you were taking people
> out every few hours.
>
> Two cents.
>
> Kevin
> PDX
>
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Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling

[jacob fuerst via CnC-List]

Did you add check stays? I have the baby stay but no check stays.

Jacob Fuerst
'78 C 36
303-520-4669

On Dec 4, 2016 8:04 PM, "Charlie Nelson via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> Not any longer--ditched that many years ago on the advice on my sailmaker
> who saw little reason for it on a masthead rig without swept back spreaders
> and with check stays except for reducing pumping in chop.
>
> Charlie
>
> cenel...@aol.com
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: jacob fuerst via CnC-List 
> To: cnc-list 
> Cc: jacob fuerst 
> Sent: Sun, Dec 4, 2016 9:34 pm
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Spinnaker pole handling
>
> Do you have a baby stay?
>
> Jacob Fuerst
> '78 C 36
> 303-520-4669 <(303)%20520-4669>
>
> On Dec 4, 2016 6:21 PM, "Charlie Nelson via CnC-List" <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> We use a carbon fiber pole on Water Phantom, C 36 XL/kcb, for our
>> kite(s) and have 'oscillated' back and forth between doing dip-pole jibes
>> or end-for-end. The pole is a relatively light Forte carbon fiber pole with
>> snap-in fitting on both ends.
>>
>> We always use lazy sheets and guys.
>>
>> As the driver, I don't have strong feelings about which method we use or
>> should use.
>>
>> However, especially in breezes above 8 knots, it looks to me like our
>> jibes are taking too much time when we end for end the pole. Of course I
>> share some of the blame if I can't keep the boat headed downwind during the
>> jibe but even when I seem to manage keeping her downwind, the mast man
>> struggles to get the pole into the fitting and made--taking valuable time
>> and giving a lot of downwind separation to our competitors. Of course, it
>> also puts him at risk for the pole smashing him about the head and
>> shoulders if the pressure builds on the kite before he has it made.
>>
>> I am convinced that my boat can sail to her rating upwind in breezes
>> above about 8 knots--less not so much!--but downwind we often waste what
>> seems like too much time on jibing. I say this with confidence since when
>> we raced non-spin with a whisker pole, until we learned how to set the pole
>> downwind, we would beat every boat to the windward mark and have most of
>> them pass us on the way downwind. Once we got the mechanics straightened
>> out, no one passed us downwind even if a few gained on us.
>>
>> OTOH, if we dip pole, the bow person often gets the new guy in the pole
>> in the incorrect position (with his back to the bow), so there is certainly
>> a need for more practice.
>>
>> My question for the list is what method should we invest practice time in
>> so that jibing can be as routine as tacking. It seems that at 36 ft Water
>> Phantom and a fiber pole could go either way but I would prefer to always
>> use the same method so that we have a chance to get quick at it.
>>
>> Charlie Nelson
>> Water Phantom
>> C 36 XL/kcb
>>
>>
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Re: Stus-List Test

[jacob fuerst via CnC-List]

Was it late in a long chain of replies where you included all the previous
posts? This could cause your email to be too large for the list

Jacob Fuerst
'78 C 36
303-520-4669

On Dec 9, 2016 4:49 PM, "Steve Thomas via CnC-List" 
wrote:

> Just a test to see if I have been blocked or something.
>
> I Replied to a post last night and again this morning, but neither
> appeared on the list. Only one post appeared in the time intervening for
> that matter. I really don't know what is going on, since neither the
> original post, or my response could in any way be construed as offensive in
> any way that I can see, nor were any rules broken as far as I know.
>
> Steve Thomas
> C MKIII
> Port Stanley, ON
>
> C
> Merritt Island, FL
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Dave via CnC-List]

Marek - my wires exit the mast through a hole on the port side near the base 
and are terminated with #8 flanged fork terminals.  Each wire is labelled. 
There is about 2' of wire sticking out of the mast.
I have mounted a barriered dual row terminal block below the port settee, with 
the harness  wires, also labelled, connected via ring terminals to one side.   
When the mast is stepped, the wires are fed through a hole in the settee and 
connected to the other side of the terminal block.  Big, rugged, Easy.   The 
flanged fork terminals can be installed on the terminal block without removing 
the terminal screws, and the flanges prevent the wire from falling off should 
the screws loosen.  (Which they don't) Dead reliable, and if a contact should 
corrode, it can simply be cut off and re terminated.  
Worked in the connector biz for over 30 years and never liked the multi pin 
connectors typically used for low voltage in boats.   This discrete wire,  
terminal, and terminal block makes a lot of sense to me for this application.   
If I had a cruising boat with a deck stepped mast I'd probably do the same 
thing, inside a junction box on deck.  I had contemplated using a brad Harrison 
mini change system, but thought the better of it.
To test your lights and wiring use a volt-ohm meter.  Measure the resistance of 
the bulb itself, then through the wires from the base of the mast with the bulb 
installed. Easier than a battery and looking for lights.  
 If your connections are unreliable, they are probably loose or oxidizing, or 
both.  This was happening with my engine harness.  You can probably trim and 
reterminate and protect with noalox or similar.  Clean the contact surfaces if 
any.  This is a periodic maintenance thing.  I'd be surprised if your wire was 
crumbling though the conductor insulation (rubber) on my stern light wiring 
certainly was.  The pvc insulated stuff in my mast is not though it's jacket is 
a bit stiff.
Having a proprietary connector, trapped in the mast makes no sense to me.
If you want I can post photos of the terminal block and wiring - I think I have 
a shot somewhere.  
Dave.  
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 9, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Marek Dziedzic  wrote:
> 
> Dave,
>  
> If you have a good (i.e. reliable) way of connecting the mast wires to the 
> boat, when you step the mast, I would like to hear it. The worst part is that 
> my connector is inside the mast (under the mast foot when stepped), so you 
> have precisely 5 s in the spring to connect and verify if all lights are 
> working. For the last two years I am struggling with that. Two years ago my 
> anchor light was MIA, last year the steaming light. Two years ago a Sea Dog 
> connector disintegrated while in the mast (from heat in the summer?); last 
> year, there was no visible damage, but there was no connection either. I 
> suspect that because the old wires coming down from the mast are stiff and 
> the insulation is somewhat brittle, there might be something happening when I 
> stuff the connector and the wires in the mast cavity. The problem is that 
> there is no easy way to check this. Well, other than do a troubleshooting 
> session with the mast hanging on the masting crane (which is not, 
> realistically, an option – there is always a long line-up to the masting 
> crane).
>  
> Marek
>  
> From: Dave S via CnC-List
> Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02
> To: C Stus List
> Cc: Dave S
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>  
> I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
> circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from 
> the masthead anchor light could be used.
>  
> Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
> strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for 
> those of us who dismast ourselves annually.
>  
> Dave
>   
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Re: Stus-List Test

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

You got through to me

On Dec 9, 2016 7:49 PM, "Steve Thomas via CnC-List" 
wrote:

Just a test to see if I have been blocked or something.

I Replied to a post last night and again this morning, but neither appeared
on the list. Only one post appeared in the time intervening for that
matter. I really don't know what is going on, since neither the original
post, or my response could in any way be construed as offensive in any way
that I can see, nor were any rules broken as far as I know.

Steve Thomas
C MKIII
Port Stanley, ON

C
Merritt Island, FL

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Stus-List Test

[Steve Thomas via CnC-List]

Just a test to see if I have been blocked or something. 

I Replied to a post last night and again this morning, but neither appeared on 
the list. Only one post appeared in the time intervening for that matter. I 
really don't know what is going on, since neither the original post, or my 
response could in any way be construed as offensive in any way that I can see, 
nor were any rules broken as far as I know. 

Steve Thomas
C MKIII
Port Stanley, ON

C
Merritt Island, FL

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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Frederick G Street via CnC-List]

I agree with the previous post — leave about a six-foot tail of wire coming out 
the side of the mast just above the step, then do all the connections in the 
nearby settee on a terminal strip.

— Fred

Fred Street -- Minneapolis
S/V Oceanis (1979 C Landfall 38) -- on the hard in Bayfield, WI   :^(

> On Dec 9, 2016, at 1:33 PM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List  
> wrote:
> 
> When I took delivery of my boat, I found that the wiring in the mast was zip 
> cord (lamp wire).  I rewired the masthead and spreader lights with marine 
> grade wire.  If your insulation is brittle, it probably is not marine grade 
> wire.  Change it, and your problems might go away.
> 
> Alan Bergen
> 35 Mk III Thirsty
> Rose City YC
> Portland, OR
> 
> On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 10:57 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
> > wrote:
> Dave,
>  
> If you have a good (i.e. reliable) way of connecting the mast wires to the 
> boat, when you step the mast, I would like to hear it. The worst part is that 
> my connector is inside the mast (under the mast foot when stepped), so you 
> have precisely 5 s in the spring to connect and verify if all lights are 
> working. For the last two years I am struggling with that. Two years ago my 
> anchor light was MIA, last year the steaming light. Two years ago a Sea Dog 
> connector disintegrated while in the mast (from heat in the summer?); last 
> year, there was no visible damage, but there was no connection either. I 
> suspect that because the old wires coming down from the mast are stiff and 
> the insulation is somewhat brittle, there might be something happening when I 
> stuff the connector and the wires in the mast cavity. The problem is that 
> there is no easy way to check this. Well, other than do a troubleshooting 
> session with the mast hanging on the masting crane (which is not, 
> realistically, an option – there is always a long line-up to the masting 
> crane).
>  
> Marek
>  
> From: Dave S via CnC-List <>
> Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02
> To: C Stus List <>
> Cc: Dave S <>
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>  
> I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
> circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from 
> the masthead anchor light could be used.
>  
> Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
> strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for 
> those of us who dismast ourselves annually.
>  
> Dave
>   
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List]

When I took delivery of my boat, I found that the wiring in the mast was
zip cord (lamp wire).  I rewired the masthead and spreader lights with
marine grade wire.  If your insulation is brittle, it probably is not
marine grade wire.  Change it, and your problems might go away.

Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 10:57 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Dave,
>
> If you have a good (i.e. reliable) way of connecting the mast wires to the
> boat, when you step the mast, I would like to hear it. The worst part is
> that my connector is inside the mast (under the mast foot when stepped), so
> you have precisely 5 s in the spring to connect and verify if all lights
> are working. For the last two years I am struggling with that. Two years
> ago my anchor light was MIA, last year the steaming light. Two years ago a
> Sea Dog connector disintegrated while in the mast (from heat in the
> summer?); last year, there was no visible damage, but there was no
> connection either. I suspect that because the old wires coming down from
> the mast are stiff and the insulation is somewhat brittle, there might be
> something happening when I stuff the connector and the wires in the mast
> cavity. The problem is that there is no easy way to check this. Well, other
> than do a troubleshooting session with the mast hanging on the masting
> crane (which is not, realistically, an option – there is always a long
> line-up to the masting crane).
>
> Marek
>
> *From:* Dave S via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02
> *To:* C Stus List
> *Cc:* Dave S
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running
> light circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor
> from the masthead anchor light could be used.
>
> Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED
> or strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for
> those of us who dismast ourselves annually.
>
> Dave
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

Although I’m not Dave, the prior owner of my boat instituted what I believe is 
a good solution to connecting the mast lights to the boat.  Instead of using 
wire-to-wire connectors, the mast wires are all sufficiently long to reach a 
bus bar mounted in a nearby compartment on the boat.  Once the mast in in 
place, it is a simple matter of leading the wires a foot or two to the bus bar 
and hooking them up.  Very reliable connections.

From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 1:57 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Marek Dziedzic 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Dave, 

If you have a good (i.e. reliable) way of connecting the mast wires to the 
boat, when you step the mast, I would like to hear it. The worst part is that 
my connector is inside the mast (under the mast foot when stepped), so you have 
precisely 5 s in the spring to connect and verify if all lights are working. 
For the last two years I am struggling with that. Two years ago my anchor light 
was MIA, last year the steaming light. Two years ago a Sea Dog connector 
disintegrated while in the mast (from heat in the summer?); last year, there 
was no visible damage, but there was no connection either. I suspect that 
because the old wires coming down from the mast are stiff and the insulation is 
somewhat brittle, there might be something happening when I stuff the connector 
and the wires in the mast cavity. The problem is that there is no easy way to 
check this. Well, other than do a troubleshooting session with the mast hanging 
on the masting crane (which is not, realistically, an option – there is always 
a long line-up to the masting crane).

Marek

From: Dave S via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02
To: C Stus List 
Cc: Dave S 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from the 
masthead anchor light could be used. 

Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for those 
of us who dismast ourselves annually.

Dave
   



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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Gary Nylander via CnC-List]

I take a spare battery and check all the lights when the mast is still on the 
sawhorses. Also, my connection is inside the boat – under the dinette seat. I 
have replaced the connection block as it was getting rather corroded. It sounds 
like your mast is deck stepped.

 

Gary 

30-1

 

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Marek 
Dziedzic via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 1:58 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Marek Dziedzic 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

 

Dave, 

 

If you have a good (i.e. reliable) way of connecting the mast wires to the 
boat, when you step the mast, I would like to hear it. The worst part is that 
my connector is inside the mast (under the mast foot when stepped), so you have 
precisely 5 s in the spring to connect and verify if all lights are working. 
For the last two years I am struggling with that. Two years ago my anchor light 
was MIA, last year the steaming light. Two years ago a Sea Dog connector 
disintegrated while in the mast (from heat in the summer?); last year, there 
was no visible damage, but there was no connection either. I suspect that 
because the old wires coming down from the mast are stiff and the insulation is 
somewhat brittle, there might be something happening when I stuff the connector 
and the wires in the mast cavity. The problem is that there is no easy way to 
check this. Well, other than do a troubleshooting session with the mast hanging 
on the masting crane (which is not, realistically, an option – there is always 
a long line-up to the masting crane).

 

Marek

 

From: Dave S via CnC-List 

Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02

To: C Stus List 

Cc: Dave S 

Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

 

I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from the 
masthead anchor light could be used. 

 

Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for those 
of us who dismast ourselves annually.

 

Dave

   

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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

This is why the tricolour may help (it has the white light pointing back).

Marek

From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 10:47
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Joel Aronson
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Lots of people use their anchor light to light up the windex.  That is not 
proper.

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 10:34 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
 wrote:
someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used for 
lighting the Windex, as well.

Marek

From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a 
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. 
 Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough 
to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in the last year as 
LED bulbs have become more popular.

From: Dave S via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
To: C Stus List
Cc: Dave S
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a 
bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights 
and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back 
and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at automation type 
cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to Lapp - olfex for 
those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed conductors.   chafe will not be 
a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger conductor this way in the same 
space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam 
looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights.  It 
appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.   Anyone know 
otherwise?

Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning 
a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.)

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am 
at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always,

Dave
windstar 33-2





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From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc:
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED bulb 
(and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a combination 
bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a tri-colour, segment light 
(white/green/red). It is operated with one switch (first on, it is anchor 
light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It works the same way as the 
combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin lights that turn on white or 
red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be interesting.

I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a small 
write-up about it: 
http://rarerarebird.blogspot.ca/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html

Marek


From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
To: "cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process

heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a small 
piece of wood and a rock or other weight.

I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got this for 
the VHF:
MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with 
Amphenol

Joel


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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

Dave,

If you have a good (i.e. reliable) way of connecting the mast wires to the 
boat, when you step the mast, I would like to hear it. The worst part is that 
my connector is inside the mast (under the mast foot when stepped), so you have 
precisely 5 s in the spring to connect and verify if all lights are working. 
For the last two years I am struggling with that. Two years ago my anchor light 
was MIA, last year the steaming light. Two years ago a Sea Dog connector 
disintegrated while in the mast (from heat in the summer?); last year, there 
was no visible damage, but there was no connection either. I suspect that 
because the old wires coming down from the mast are stiff and the insulation is 
somewhat brittle, there might be something happening when I stuff the connector 
and the wires in the mast cavity. The problem is that there is no easy way to 
check this. Well, other than do a troubleshooting session with the mast hanging 
on the masting crane (which is not, realistically, an option – there is always 
a long line-up to the masting crane).

Marek

From: Dave S via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 11:02
To: C Stus List
Cc: Dave S
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from the 
masthead anchor light could be used.

Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for those 
of us who dismast ourselves annually.

Dave

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Re: Stus-List Subject: Re: Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

FWIW, I have removed the Windex and left the Windex light taped in place during 
mast storage.  The light is so small and lightweight, the wiring itself will 
hold it in place for storage. 

From: Dave S via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 12:48 PM
To: C Stus List 
Cc: Dave S 
Subject: Stus-List Subject: Re: Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Thinking more...   For me, the answer is probably to hard mount and hard wire 
an LED(s)  that illuminates the windex but is not mounted to it.  (so the 
vulnerable windex can be removed without disturbing the wiring)Not going to 
bother with a bulb in a new install, for reliability reasons.Wire the 
positive to the running light circuit, the ground to the existing anchor light 
ground...   Done.

Dave




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From: Joel Aronson 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc: 
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:06:27 -0500
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I plan to wire mine to the tri-color feed.  Need the right size connectors and 
heat shrink. 

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 11:01 AM, Dave S via CnC-List  
wrote:

  I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from the 
masthead anchor light could be used. 

  Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for those 
of us who dismast ourselves annually.

  Dave
 


  -- Forwarded message --
  From: Marek Dziedzic 
  To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
  Cc: 
  Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:34:04 +
  Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

  someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used for 
lighting the Windex, as well.

  Marek

  From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List 
  Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
  To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
  Cc: Matthew L. Wolford 
  Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

  I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a 
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. 
 Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough 
to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in the last year as 
LED bulbs have become more popular.




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Stus-List Was Rewiring mast and anchor light, now Windex light

[Michael Brown via CnC-List]

I started with something similar to this for the housing:

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/power-pro--4-led-courtesy-light-surface-mount-with-chrome-case-red-led--17030297?recordNum=106

The one I have is all white plastic, similar but I think a different 
manufacturer. 

I removed the original LEDs, replaced them with wide angle RED leds and used 
silicon to waterproof it again.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/50-pcs-3mm-Flat-top-Red-LED-Wide-Angle-Flat-Head-Light-lamp-New-Free-Shipping-/180973391516?hash=item2a22dace9c:g:JbsAAOxy7odRzv9~

It has its own supply wire that runs from the cockpit switch for the binnacle 
compass ( C 30-1 ).

Not required but I removed the red tape from the Windex and replaced it with 3M 
red reflective tape.

At night it stands out well but does not interfere with night vision or look 
like an incorrect navigation light
from a couple of hundred feet away.

 Michael Brown
Windburn
C 30-1
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Stus-List Subject: Re: Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Dave S via CnC-List]

Thinking more...   For me, the answer is probably to hard mount and hard
wire an LED(s)  that illuminates the windex but is not mounted to it.  (so
the vulnerable windex can be removed without disturbing the wiring)Not
going to bother with a bulb in a new install, for reliability reasons.
Wire the positive to the running light circuit, the ground to the existing
anchor light ground...   Done.

Dave




-- Forwarded message --
From: Joel Aronson 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc:
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:06:27 -0500
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
I plan to wire mine to the tri-color feed.  Need the right size connectors
and heat shrink.

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 11:01 AM, Dave S via CnC-List 
wrote:

> I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running
> light circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor
> from the masthead anchor light could be used.
>
> Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED
> or strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for
> those of us who dismast ourselves annually.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Marek Dziedzic 
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:34:04 +
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
> someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used
> for lighting the Windex, as well.
>
> Marek
>
> *From:* Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a
> Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic
> housing.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb
> small enough to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in
> the last year as LED bulbs have become more popular.
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[David via CnC-List]

FYI My tricolor lights the windex just fine



Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone


 Original message 
From: Joel Aronson via CnC-List 
Date: 12/9/16 11:07 (GMT-05:00)
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Joel Aronson 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I plan to wire mine to the tri-color feed.  Need the right size connectors and 
heat shrink.

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 11:01 AM, Dave S via CnC-List 
> wrote:
I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light 
circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from the 
masthead anchor light could be used.

Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED or 
strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for those 
of us who dismast ourselves annually.

Dave



-- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic >
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
>
Cc:
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:34:04 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used for 
lighting the Windex, as well.

Marek

From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I'm a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a 
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. 
 Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough 
to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in the last year as 
LED bulbs have become more popular.

From: Dave S via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
To: C Stus List
Cc: Dave S
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a 
bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights 
and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back 
and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at automation type 
cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to Lapp - olfex for 
those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed conductors.   chafe will not be 
a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger conductor this way in the same 
space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam 
looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights.  It 
appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.   Anyone know 
otherwise?

Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning 
a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.)

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am 
at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always,

Dave
windstar 33-2

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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a
> Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic
> housing.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb
> small enough to fit in the plastic housing.


I got the E10 micro Edison style LED (ED-E10-01 WW) from Marinebeam after
asking them if it would fit the Davis Windex light.  They said it would.
It didn't.  It was too tall.

I emailed them about it.  They sent me a new bulb.  (Good company.)  Looked
like the same bulb that they had heated and pushed down from the top.
Looks like they just heated a flat object and pushed the globe down.
Picture of the two bulbs can be seen here:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsaW12NnBGWXhQQkk

I never replaced it to see if it fit.  Moot point now that Davis makes an
LED version of their Windex light.

Even with an incandescent bulb, the amp draw of a Windex light is so
minimal, it's hardly worth swapping it out.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

I plan to wire mine to the tri-color feed.  Need the right size connectors
and heat shrink.

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 11:01 AM, Dave S via CnC-List 
wrote:

> I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running
> light circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor
> from the masthead anchor light could be used.
>
> Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED
> or strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for
> those of us who dismast ourselves annually.
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> -- Forwarded message --
> From: Marek Dziedzic 
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> Cc:
> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:34:04 +
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
> someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used
> for lighting the Windex, as well.
>
> Marek
>
> *From:* Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a
> Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic
> housing.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb
> small enough to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in
> the last year as LED bulbs have become more popular.
>
> *From:* Dave S via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
> *To:* C Stus List
> *Cc:* Dave S
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.
>
> Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.
>
> The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
> is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
> lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
> awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
> automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
> Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
> conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
> conductor this way in the same space.
>
> on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
> marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
> lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price,
> online.   Anyone know otherwise?
>
> Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
> mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
> season.)
>
> Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while
> I am at it.  Thoughts?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Dave
> windstar 33-2
>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Dave S via CnC-List]

I think it is wisest to connect the windex light (LED) to the running light
circuit, so another masthead wire is required.   The ground conductor from
the masthead anchor light could be used.

Am going to look at my windex, but I agree with Doug, either discreet LED
or strips could be used.  Only issue is reliable connection at masthead for
those of us who dismast ourselves annually.

Dave



-- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc:
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 15:34:04 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used
for lighting the Windex, as well.

Marek

*From:* Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
*Sent:* Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic
housing.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb
small enough to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in
the last year as LED bulbs have become more popular.

*From:* Dave S via CnC-List
*Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
*To:* C Stus List
*Cc:* Dave S
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
conductor this way in the same space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price,
online.   Anyone know otherwise?

Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
season.)

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I
am at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always,

Dave
windstar 33-2
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

Lots of people use their anchor light to light up the windex.  That is not
proper.

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 10:34 AM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used
> for lighting the Windex, as well.
>
> Marek
>
> *From:* Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a
> Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic
> housing.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb
> small enough to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in
> the last year as LED bulbs have become more popular.
>
> *From:* Dave S via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
> *To:* C Stus List
> *Cc:* Dave S
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.
>
> Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.
>
> The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
> is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
> lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
> awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
> automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
> Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
> conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
> conductor this way in the same space.
>
> on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
> marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
> lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price,
> online.   Anyone know otherwise?
>
> Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
> mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
> season.)
>
> Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while
> I am at it.  Thoughts?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Dave
> windstar 33-2
>
>
>
>
>
> - Forwarded message --
> From: Marek Dziedzic 
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> Cc:
> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
> I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED
> bulb (and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a
> combination bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a
> tri-colour, segment light (white/green/red). It is operated with one switch
> (first on, it is anchor light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It
> works the same way as the combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin
> lights that turn on white or red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be
> interesting.
>
> I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a
> small write-up about it: http://rarerarebird.blogspot.c
> a/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html
>
> Marek
>
> --
>
> *From: * "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *To: *"cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc: *"Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
> *Sent: *Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
> *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process
>
> heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a
> small piece of wood and a rock or other weight.
>
> I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got
> this for the VHF:
> MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with
> Amphenol
>
> Joel
>
>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

I don’t know how bright the Marinebeam is, but I believe the navigation rules 
provide that a bright all-around on the masthead is for anchoring, not for use 
while underway.  A “steaming light” for underway on a sailboat is mounted 
somewhere about half-way up the mast.  Because it could be confusing to use a 
bright anchor light to light up the Windex while underway, the small Windex 
light may be more suitable.   

From: Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 10:34 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Marek Dziedzic 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used for 
lighting the Windex, as well.

Marek

From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a 
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. 
 Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough 
to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in the last year as 
LED bulbs have become more popular.

From: Dave S via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
To: C Stus List 
Cc: Dave S 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.  

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a 
bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights 
and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back 
and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at automation type 
cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to Lapp - olfex for 
those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed conductors.   chafe will not be 
a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger conductor this way in the same 
space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam 
looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights.  It 
appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.   Anyone know 
otherwise?


Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning 
a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.)   

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am 
at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always, 

Dave
windstar 33-2







- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc: 
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...

I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED bulb 
(and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a combination 
bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a tri-colour, segment light 
(white/green/red). It is operated with one switch (first on, it is anchor 
light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It works the same way as the 
combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin lights that turn on white or 
red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be interesting.

I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a small 
write-up about it: 
http://rarerarebird.blogspot.ca/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html

Marek




  From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
  To: "cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
  Cc: "Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
  Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
  Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process


  heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a 
small piece of wood and a rock or other weight. 

  I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got this 
for the VHF: 
  MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with 
Amphenol


  Joel



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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

someone mentioned that this new Marinebeam combo light can easily be used for 
lighting the Windex, as well.

Marek

From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 9, 2016 09:18
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Matthew L. Wolford
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a 
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. 
 Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough 
to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in the last year as 
LED bulbs have become more popular.

From: Dave S via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
To: C Stus List
Cc: Dave S
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a 
bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights 
and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back 
and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at automation type 
cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to Lapp - olfex for 
those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed conductors.   chafe will not be 
a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger conductor this way in the same 
space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam 
looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights.  It 
appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.   Anyone know 
otherwise?

Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning 
a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.)

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am 
at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always,

Dave
windstar 33-2





- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc:
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED bulb 
(and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a combination 
bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a tri-colour, segment light 
(white/green/red). It is operated with one switch (first on, it is anchor 
light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It works the same way as the 
combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin lights that turn on white or 
red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be interesting.

I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a small 
write-up about it: 
http://rarerarebird.blogspot.ca/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html

Marek


From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
To: "cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process

heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a small 
piece of wood and a rock or other weight.

I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got this for 
the VHF:
MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with 
Amphenol

Joel


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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

$20 on Amazon.  Just ordered it!

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 9:49 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I installed a Davis Windex light on Touche' last year.  Used it for an
> overnight race.  Well worth the $ and effort.  I installed with the rig
> up.  If your rig is down, I'd definitely do it.
>
> Davis now makes an LED version.  It's only $25.  You can buy them cheaper
> on eBay but they may be the incandescent version.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandeville, LA
>
> On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 7:53 AM, Doug Welch via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> A friend of mine with a 33-1 installed a windex light a few years ago.
>> Great for night racing. I believe he just took a waterproof bulb housing
>> and taped it to the windex arm. He aligns the light so it's on the top of
>> the arm, that way your not staring up at the bulb, but can see the light
>> reflected from the windex. I think if was to do one, I would be tempted to
>> use those strips of waterproof LEDs.
>>
>> Cheers, Doug
>> Celtic Knot
>> 33-2 c/b
>>
>>
>> On Friday, December 9, 2016 6:19 AM, Dave S via CnC-List <
>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.
>>
>> Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.
>>
>> The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
>> is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
>> lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
>> awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
>> automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
>> Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
>> conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
>> conductor this way in the same space.
>>
>> on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
>> marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
>> lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.
>>   Anyone know otherwise?
>>
>> Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
>> mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
>> season.)
>>
>> Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while
>> I am at it.  Thoughts?
>>
>> Thanks as always,
>>
>> Dave
>> windstar 33-2
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> - Forwarded message --
>> From: Marek Dziedzic 
>> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
>> Cc:
>> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
>> I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED
>> bulb (and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a
>> combination bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a
>> tri-colour, segment light (white/green/red). It is operated with one switch
>> (first on, it is anchor light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It
>> works the same way as the combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin
>> lights that turn on white or red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be
>> interesting.
>>
>> I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a
>> small write-up about it: http://rarerarebird.blogspot.
>> ca/2016/11/led-navanchor- replacement-bulb.html
>> 
>>
>> Marek
>>
>> --
>>
>> *From: *"Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> *To: *"cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>> *Cc: *"Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
>> *Sent: *Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
>> *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process
>>
>> heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a
>> small piece of wood and a rock or other weight.
>>
>> I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got
>> this for the VHF:
>> MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with
>> Amphenol
>>
>> Joel
>>
>>
>>
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>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to:
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>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

I installed a Davis Windex light on Touche' last year.  Used it for an
overnight race.  Well worth the $ and effort.  I installed with the rig
up.  If your rig is down, I'd definitely do it.

Davis now makes an LED version.  It's only $25.  You can buy them cheaper
on eBay but they may be the incandescent version.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 7:53 AM, Doug Welch via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> A friend of mine with a 33-1 installed a windex light a few years ago.
> Great for night racing. I believe he just took a waterproof bulb housing
> and taped it to the windex arm. He aligns the light so it's on the top of
> the arm, that way your not staring up at the bulb, but can see the light
> reflected from the windex. I think if was to do one, I would be tempted to
> use those strips of waterproof LEDs.
>
> Cheers, Doug
> Celtic Knot
> 33-2 c/b
>
>
> On Friday, December 9, 2016 6:19 AM, Dave S via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>
> Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.
>
> Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.
>
> The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
> is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
> lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
> awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
> automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
> Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
> conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
> conductor this way in the same space.
>
> on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
> marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
> lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.
>   Anyone know otherwise?
>
> Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
> mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
> season.)
>
> Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while
> I am at it.  Thoughts?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Dave
> windstar 33-2
>
>
>
>
>
> - Forwarded message --
> From: Marek Dziedzic 
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> Cc:
> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
> I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED
> bulb (and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a
> combination bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a
> tri-colour, segment light (white/green/red). It is operated with one switch
> (first on, it is anchor light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It
> works the same way as the combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin
> lights that turn on white or red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be
> interesting.
>
> I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a
> small write-up about it: http://rarerarebird.blogspot.
> ca/2016/11/led-navanchor- replacement-bulb.html
> 
>
> Marek
>
> --
>
> *From: *"Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *To: *"cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc: *"Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
> *Sent: *Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
> *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process
>
> heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a
> small piece of wood and a rock or other weight.
>
> I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got
> this for the VHF:
> MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with
> Amphenol
>
> Joel
>
>
>
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> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to:
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>
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>
>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

Forgot about a Windex light.  Thanks for the reminder!!

Joel

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 9:17 AM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a
> Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic
> housing.  Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb
> small enough to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in
> the last year as LED bulbs have become more popular.
>
> *From:* Dave S via CnC-List 
> *Sent:* Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
> *To:* C Stus List 
> *Cc:* Dave S 
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..
>
> Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.
>
> Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.
>
> The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
> is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
> lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
> awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
> automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
> Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
> conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
> conductor this way in the same space.
>
> on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
> marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
> lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price,
> online.   Anyone know otherwise?
>
> Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
> mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
> season.)
>
> Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while
> I am at it.  Thoughts?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Dave
> windstar 33-2
>
>
>
>
>
> - Forwarded message --
> From: Marek Dziedzic 
> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
> Cc:
> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
> Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
> I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED
> bulb (and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a
> combination bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a
> tri-colour, segment light (white/green/red). It is operated with one switch
> (first on, it is anchor light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It
> works the same way as the combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin
> lights that turn on white or red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be
> interesting.
>
> I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a
> small write-up about it: http://rarerarebird.blogspot.c
> a/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html
>
> Marek
>
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> *To: *"cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc: *"Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
> *Sent: *Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
> *Subject: *Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process
>
> heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a
> small piece of wood and a rock or other weight.
>
> I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got
> this for the VHF:
> MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with
> Amphenol
>
> Joel
>
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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

I’m a big fan of my Windex light for night sailing.  Davis sells them as a 
Windex accessory.  They are essentially a flashlight bulb in a plastic housing. 
 Unfortunately, I have been unable to find an LED replacement bulb small enough 
to fit in the plastic housing.  Perhaps this has changed in the last year as 
LED bulbs have become more popular.

From: Dave S via CnC-List 
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 6:18 AM
To: C Stus List 
Cc: Dave S 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.  

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a 
bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights 
and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back 
and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at automation type 
cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to Lapp - olfex for 
those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed conductors.   chafe will not be 
a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger conductor this way in the same 
space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam 
looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights.  It 
appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.   Anyone know 
otherwise?


Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning 
a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.)   

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am 
at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always, 

Dave
windstar 33-2







- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc: 
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...

I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED bulb 
(and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a combination 
bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a tri-colour, segment light 
(white/green/red). It is operated with one switch (first on, it is anchor 
light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It works the same way as the 
combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin lights that turn on white or 
red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be interesting.

I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a small 
write-up about it: 
http://rarerarebird.blogspot.ca/2016/11/led-navanchor-replacement-bulb.html

Marek




  From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
  To: "cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
  Cc: "Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
  Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
  Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process


  heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a 
small piece of wood and a rock or other weight. 

  I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got this 
for the VHF: 
  MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with 
Amphenol


  Joel




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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Doug Welch via CnC-List]

A friend of mine with a 33-1 installed a windex light a few years ago. Great 
for night racing. I believe he just took a waterproof bulb housing and taped it 
to the windex arm. He aligns the light so it's on the top of the arm, that way 
your not staring up at the bulb, but can see the light reflected from the 
windex. I think if was to do one, I would be tempted to use those strips of 
waterproof LEDs.
Cheers, DougCeltic Knot33-2 c/b 

On Friday, December 9, 2016 6:19 AM, Dave S via CnC-List 
 wrote:
 

 Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.
Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.  
The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space is a 
bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck lights 
and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question awhile back 
and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at automation type 
cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to Lapp - olfex for 
those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed conductors.   chafe will not be 
a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger conductor this way in the same 
space.
on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and marinebeam 
looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming lights.  It 
appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.   Anyone know 
otherwise?

Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back mentioning 
a windex light, which I could have used a few times last season.)   
Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I am 
at it.  Thoughts?
Thanks as always, 
Davewindstar 33-2




- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc: 
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED bulb 
(and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a combination 
bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a tri-colour, segment light 
(white/green/red). It is operated with one switch (first on, it is anchor 
light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It works the same way as the 
combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin lights that turn on white or 
red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be interesting. I don’t have a link 
to a source where you could buy it, but here is a small write-up about it: 
http://rarerarebird.blogspot. ca/2016/11/led-navanchor- replacement-bulb.html 
Marek 
From: "Joel Aronson via CnC-List" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
To: "cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: "Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
Subject: Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process
 heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a 
small piece of wood and a rock or other weight. I'm rewiring my mast too. 
Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got this for the VHF: 
MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with 
Amphenol

Joel 

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Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light..

[Dave S via CnC-List]

Am doing this as well.  New wiring, new halyards.

Picked up some Belden RG213 - good stuff - for VHF.

The 33-2 has plastic raceway inside the mast for cable routing, and space
is a bit limited.  am thinking I'll wire for masthead and steaming/foredeck
lights and leave out the spreader light wiring.(I had posted a question
awhile back and was not surprised to learn that few use these)  Looking at
automation type cabling for the lights - compact, flexible.   (talking to
Lapp - olfex for those in the biz)  but may just pull unjacketed
conductors.   chafe will not be a concern in the raceway.  can use a larger
conductor this way in the same space.

on the lights themselves - Have researched products available and
marinebeam looks like the best current option for the masthead and steaming
lights.  It appears that the product must be bought at full price, online.
  Anyone know otherwise?

Anything else I should consider?   (Someone here posted awhile back
mentioning a windex light, which I could have used a few times last
season.)

Debating whether to in install or provide for a N2k wind instrument while I
am at it.  Thoughts?

Thanks as always,

Dave
windstar 33-2





- Forwarded message --
From: Marek Dziedzic 
To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" 
Cc:
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 20:51:35 +
Subject: Re: Stus-List Rewiring mast and anchor light...
I am not sure if you know, but Marinebeam came up with an interesting LED
bulb (and enclosure, if you want to) for the top of the mast. It is a
combination bulb that is all around white (for anchor light) or a
tri-colour, segment light (white/green/red). It is operated with one switch
(first on, it is anchor light, second on, it is a tri-colour, etc.). It
works the same way as the combination bulbs that you can have for the cabin
lights that turn on white or red. If you are sailing off-shore, it might be
interesting.

I don’t have a link to a source where you could buy it, but here is a small
write-up about it: http://rarerarebird.blogspot.ca/2016/11/led-navanchor-
replacement-bulb.html

Marek

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*To: *"cnc-list" mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc: *"Joel Aronson" mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com
*Sent: *Thursday, December 8, 2016 9:35:03 AM
*Subject: *Re: Stus-List Looking for Tips on ROD Re-Rigging Process

heavy plastic and zip ties daisy chained together.  You can top it with a
small piece of wood and a rock or other weight.

I'm rewiring my mast too. Marinebeam masthead and steaming lights, Got this
for the VHF:
MPD Digital rg-213-pl259-75ft 75-Feet RG8u RG-213 Coax Antenna Cable with
Amphenol

Joel
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