sockets/ deck seals/ cable glands around mast base

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   Hi,

around my mast base (correct word?), there are several plug / socket combinations:
- bow wards: 3x lights and NASA Clipper (worst cable ever)
- sides: radio, more lights

The front plugs are often affected by the genoa sheet, the side ones are having the perfect angle to to catch lines and leeks. Also once a season I need to repair some rusted contacts (particularly NASA).

Do you have different setups?
How do you protect the plugs and sockets?
Are you using a goose neck or deck seals?

Here a picture of the mess...

best
Martin

Edited by mjo - 19 August 2022 at 07:50

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mjo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Commander Joined: 17 May 2016 Location: Baltic Sea Status: Offline Points: 55	Post Options Post Reply Quote mjo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: sockets/ deck seals/ cable glands around mast base Posted: 19 August 2022 at 07:32
	Hi, around my mast base (correct word?), there are several plug / socket combinations: - bow wards: 3x lights and NASA Clipper (worst cable ever) - sides: radio, more lights The front plugs are often affected by the genoa sheet, the side ones are having the perfect angle to to catch lines and leeks. Also once a season I need to repair some rusted contacts (particularly NASA). Do you have different setups? How do you protect the plugs and sockets? Are you using a goose neck or deck seals? Here a picture of the mess... best Martin Edited by mjo - 19 August 2022 at 07:50

S&J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1371	Post Options Post Reply Quote S&J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 August 2022 at 16:14
	I think most of the newer boats have a stainless tube with an upside down U to stop water ingress. In theory all the cables should go through this with junction boxes or wago connections in a recess inside the boat. I dropped my mast for the first 3 seasons with my 385 - haven't tested the 458 yet. It might be worth considering how much work it might be to replace your numerous deck glands with something like the U bend.
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