I have a 1981 Hunter 30. The mast has no access plate on it. I want to run new wire for deck lights / spreader ltgs & steaming ltg. Is there a way to cut an access plate near the bottom of the mast w/o reducing the mast integrity? Or should I just wait till fall when I plan on pulling the stick and do it then. I would like the ability to get at the bottom in case I need to replace a halyard.
Mast access plate
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Not sure cutting a hole is a good idea. Weakens the mast. You don't need to get at the bottom in order to replace a halyard.
http://forums.sbo.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=119186
We just had this discussion. This thread should provide more than you ever wanted to know about an access port.
We just had this discussion. This thread should provide more than you ever wanted to know about an access port.
on the mast step where the halards exit the mast step their is a plate holding the sheaves if it's the same as the 27s its removeable and will give you access to the inside of the mast.
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