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dmarion
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Initially Posted - 01/17/2016 :  08:08:59  Show Profile
My winter project involves installing a 12V wireless gizmo besides one of the cabin lights on the ceiling. How easy is it to pull a new wire from the ceiling light (this is how I plan to access the conduit) to the fuse box?
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Daniel Marion
Zendo
Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
Canada
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mdidomenico
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Response Posted - 01/17/2016 :  09:08:20  Show Profile
I'm not sure what year you have or which ceiling light of the two, but on my '96 250WB the headliner is glued to the shell and the wires are sandwiched in between. I'm re-wiring my boat/mast this winter, it hasn't been easy.
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dmarion
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Response Posted - 01/17/2016 :  12:22:33  Show Profile
It is a 250WB 2001. I think that either ceiling light would do. Is the wiring running to starboard to go reach the fuse pannel? I would use the opening of the ceiling light on that side. Were you able to pull the wires to replace them or you had to rip the headliner?
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Daniel Marion
Zendo
Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
Canada
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mdidomenico
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Response Posted - 01/23/2016 :  06:54:25  Show Profile
I haven't gotten that far yet. I'm not sure i could rip the headliner though, it looks like it's bonded all over.

i was thinking i would run the wires down the wall to the seat and then carry into the seat through the kitchenette and back up to the fuse panel location

once i get into the v-berth area it's an easy run to the panel, its just getting there from the mast that's hard. Or at least hard without making it look ugly
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 01/23/2016 :  12:52:32  Show Profile
Once you are below the mast you have about 2 inches between the outer hull and the inner shell. You can then snake a wire down the starboard side to the gunnel then straight back to the panel. It will be easier if you remove the teak rail from the side then reinstall when finished. That is how I ran power up to beside the two lights for the install of two fans. Good luck.
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 01/24/2016 :  10:39:25  Show Profile
ABYC has some standards for how electrical wires should be secured in a boat so that they aren't chafed over time by bare fiberglass and the like each time the boat pounds on a wave, vibration from the motor, etc. What I recall is that wires should be held every ?? inches by something like the nylon wire ties that can be screwed down. I became aware of this as my current boat was being built. It might sound anal, but if you don't appreciate the delicate aroma of burning insulation........
Dave Bristle
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PO of 1985 C-25 SR/FK #5032 Passage, USCG "sixpack" (expired),
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dmarion
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Response Posted - 01/25/2016 :  14:36:53  Show Profile
Thank you for your comments. I look forward to the Spring and to explore what lies beneath that deck... :-)
Daniel Marion
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Cat 250 WB 2001 Hull #592
Valleyfield, QC,
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