Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Bow Light wiring path on a Newport 1981
Posted by Frick on 04/23/10 - 11:04 AM
#1
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
Posted by John Fyke on 04/23/10 - 12:35 PM
#2
Run it under the insert of the rubrail.
Posted by Frick on 04/23/10 - 12:43 PM
#3
Thanks. I hope it fits, Its pretty thick
Posted by Phil T on 04/23/10 - 1:35 PM
#4
I would avoid duplex wire (2 wires in a sheath).
What gauge wire are planning on using?
Posted by Frick on 04/25/10 - 12:46 PM
#6
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.
Posted by Phil T on 04/25/10 - 1:42 PM
#7
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.