On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:41:33 -0700 "Steve Shenkel" <slsail@cox.net> writes:
I recently intended to put some foam pipe insulation over the electrical cables inside the mast to keep them from slapping the inside of the mast while at anchor. About 4 feet into the bottom of the mast I ran into something hard. An inspection with a flashlight revealed a bird's nest. However, after removing it a hard plug remained.
Is this common (in Montgomery Mast's), or perhaps was this the PO's attempt at a similar fix?
There was no plug inside Tullamore's mast. I filled it with those Styrofoam packing peanuts to keep the wires from rattling, and then plugged the ends with pieces from a swim noodle. Perfect fit, and extra floatation if the worst happens. Larry
You can also stop internal mast cables from rattling by attaching zip ties to the cables at 2-3-foot intervals and leaving the tails on the zip ties. Try to arrange them so the tails point in different directions. --Gary Hyde Pullman, WA gmhyde1@mac.com M17 #637 'Hydeaway 2' "...There's nothing quite like messing about in boats..." On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:01 PM, Larry E Yake wrote:
On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:41:33 -0700 "Steve Shenkel" <slsail@cox.net> writes:
I recently intended to put some foam pipe insulation over the electrical cables inside the mast to keep them from slapping the inside of the mast while at anchor. About 4 feet into the bottom of the mast I ran into something hard. An inspection with a flashlight revealed a bird's nest. However, after removing it a hard plug remained.
Is this common (in Montgomery Mast's), or perhaps was this the PO's attempt at a similar fix?
There was no plug inside Tullamore's mast. I filled it with those Styrofoam packing peanuts to keep the wires from rattling, and then plugged the ends with pieces from a swim noodle. Perfect fit, and extra floatation if the worst happens.
Larry
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The tie wraps are a clever idea that I have read about in a number of places. I had used the foam pipe successfully in a previous boat and was going with what I knew worked. At any rate, I will have to work on it when I take the mast down the next time. It may require taking the chicken-head fitting off the top; so it may be some time from now. Steve -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+slsail=cox.net@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+slsail=cox.net@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Gary M Hyde Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 6:59 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: Internal Mast Plug You can also stop internal mast cables from rattling by attaching zip ties to the cables at 2-3-foot intervals and leaving the tails on the zip ties. Try to arrange them so the tails point in different directions. --Gary Hyde Pullman, WA gmhyde1@mac.com M17 #637 'Hydeaway 2' "...There's nothing quite like messing about in boats..." On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:01 PM, Larry E Yake wrote:
On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:41:33 -0700 "Steve Shenkel" <slsail@cox.net> writes:
I recently intended to put some foam pipe insulation over the electrical cables inside the mast to keep them from slapping the inside of the mast while at anchor. About 4 feet into the bottom of the mast I ran into something hard. An inspection with a flashlight revealed a bird's nest. However, after removing it a hard plug remained.
Is this common (in Montgomery Mast's), or perhaps was this the PO's attempt at a similar fix?
There was no plug inside Tullamore's mast. I filled it with those Styrofoam packing peanuts to keep the wires from rattling, and then plugged the ends with pieces from a swim noodle. Perfect fit, and extra floatation if the worst happens.
Larry
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You know when I replaced the wires in the mast of my 17 I put long black ty-wraps (6") every 6-8 inches pointing in alternating directions and this kept the wires quiet, didn't allow moisture to collect and cause corrosion, and made removal a snap. Am doing the same currently w my M23 now (w longer wraps). Rick M23 Raven #017 -----Original Message----- From: Larry E Yake <leyake@juno.com> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:01:31 -0700 Subject: Re: M_Boats: Internal Mast Plug On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:41:33 -0700 "Steve Shenkel" <slsail@cox.net> writes:
I recently intended to put some foam pipe insulation over the electrical cables inside the mast to keep them from slapping the inside of the mast while at anchor. About 4 feet into the bottom of the mast I ran into something hard. An inspection with a flashlight revealed a bird's nest. However, after removing it a hard plug remained.
Is this common (in Montgomery Mast's), or perhaps was this the PO's attempt at a similar fix?
There was no plug inside Tullamore's mast. I filled it with those Styrofoam packing peanuts to keep the wires from rattling, and then plugged the ends with pieces from a swim noodle. Perfect fit, and extra floatation if the worst happens. Larry _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
For those follow the progress of the boat fomerly know as Tonina, just thought I would let you that she is to finally get "wet". On the 17th she will be dragged to Anacortes, WA for a shake down cruse. She is not completed in every way as not all electronics are wired, the sides of her hull arent finished, nor is the fresh water or fuel systems complete...but hey there is always something to do, right? Take care all!! Rick -----Original Message----- From: rmceagrella@aol.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:36:58 -0400 Subject: Re: M_Boats: Internal Mast Plug You know when I replaced the wires in the mast of my 17 I put long black ty-wraps (6") every 6-8 inches pointing in alternating directions and this kept the wires quiet, didn't allow moisture to collect and cause corrosion, and made removal a snap. Am doing the same currently w my M23 now (w longer wraps). Rick M23 Raven #017 -----Original Message----- From: Larry E Yake <leyake@juno.com> To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:01:31 -0700 Subject: Re: M_Boats: Internal Mast Plug On Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:41:33 -0700 "Steve Shenkel" <slsail@cox.net> writes:
I recently intended to put some foam pipe insulation over the electrical cables inside the mast to keep them from slapping the inside of the mast while at anchor. About 4 feet into the bottom of the mast I ran into something hard. An inspection with a flashlight revealed a bird's nest. However, after removing it a hard plug remained.
Is this common (in Montgomery Mast's), or perhaps was this the PO's attempt at a similar fix?
There was no plug inside Tullamore's mast. I filled it with those Styrofoam packing peanuts to keep the wires from rattling, and then plugged the ends with pieces from a swim noodle. Perfect fit, and extra floatation if the worst happens. Larry _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
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