Recently I rebedded the mast tabernacle on my M17. I caulked heavily around the electrical cable coming up through the compression post so that it emerged vertical, held by the caulking. When I raised the mast, however, the cable got caught under the mast lip and shorted out the masthead lights. I lowered and raised the mast again, placing the cable where I thought this wouldn't happen, but was unable to get the mast up without pinching the cable. Never had this problem before, and I wondered if it's something to do locking the cable in a vertical position. Has anyone encountered this problem, and if so, what's the solution? If I need to replace the cable, can I pull it down through the compression post from below? The cable for the cabin lights is in there too, so it doesn't look too easy. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick M17 #633 Lynne L