Raymarine wind instruments

Cmackg

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May 5, 2018
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Macgregor 25 Home
Has anybody here installed one of these on their Mac? If so, how did you handle the wiring through the deck to allow raising/lowering the mast? It looks like 5 conductor cable, and there are not many 5 pin deck plugs....
 
Nov 8, 2010
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Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
You’ll end up running the wire through the deck via a waterproof fitting, and then have junction box in a water-safe area below deck. Use a euro-connector strip to speed the process. I have that setup and it takes less than 5 minutes to hook or un-hook.

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Aug 1, 2011
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Catalina 270 255 Wabamun. Welcome to the marina
Some people have used 5 pin trailer plugs, but you have to waterproof it.
 

Cmackg

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May 5, 2018
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Macgregor 25 Home
Nice price DayDreamer -- I think I can make that work. Maybe hack a hanger at the mast foot. Oh wow, 42 days free shipping.......Well, sailing season is till a way off.
 
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Nov 8, 2010
11,386
Beneteau First 36.7 & 260 Minneapolis MN & Bayfield WI
That's a decent idea. The trick is to be able to place the connector where it cannot be kicked or bumped, and than can be hard to do around the mast. When plugged in it is rigid, stands proud from the deck, and VERY fragile. The flexible wire in a low profile clam fitting can stand a lot more abuse. I've had crew stand on them without issue.