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Bow Light wiring path on a Newport 1981
Frick
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Posted on 04/23/10 - 11:04 AM
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I have an 1981 Newport. Can I run the bow light wire through the sides or should I go through the rub rail?


Edited by Frick on 04/23/10 - 11:10 AM
 
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Run it under the insert of the rubrail.

 
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Posted on 04/23/10 - 12:43 PM
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Thanks. I hope it fits, Its pretty thick

 
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I would avoid duplex wire (2 wires in a sheath).

What gauge wire are planning on using?


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Take a look at Tom's post here.
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...post_56004

 
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Thanks for the help. I used 14 16 gauge wire. Running the wire wasnt the problem. I also put a new Rubrail on. 10 minutes into the project I seriously considered taking a home equity loan and just buying a brand new whaler. I used all the tricks I learned on this site, soaking it in the tub, soap,heat gun yada yada yada ! I ended up an hour into it having to self medicate myself with a few beverages and 6 hours later, WaLa , my rail was done. My hands feel like I went 8 rounds with Muhammid Ali and Im a rower. I do have to say it was a great sense of accomplishment though I will NEVER do that again.

 
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Posted on 04/25/10 - 1:42 PM
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Whenever doing a rubrail install, you must have a helper or it is a nasty frustrating battle.

Lesson learned on my brother's 13 ft'er.


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