I am going to use a Seaview SM-18-R Mast Mount for Radar Dome for my Garmin HD radar install. I also will be installing on the bottom of the mount a CCTV HD camera. I plan additionally to install an omnidirectional 15db Internet antenna.
I would ideally like to put all three on the mast but I am OPEN TO SUGGESTION.
My question is what's inside the Tall Rig mast on my Catalina 36 (1984)? Is there a separate conduit for cables? Do I need to drop the mast to do this? Never had to do this and I am NEW at is so ANY advice and assistance would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Charles Hagen, MBA, BSIE, CNA
S/V Plan B / Catalina C36
AGLCA Harbor Host Two Rivers, WI
charleshagen2010@gmail.com
PH 920-860.7478
Charles - can you update your signature with type of boat , hull number and maybe location to help you better. Even on my old boat (yours is a little newer) - there is a conduit inside the mast to reduce the cable slap.
I want to add some new wires for a mast head unit - but am waiting for the end of season to pull the mast to install. The space between holding tank, seat support & mast is just too small for getting the wires I need in there, plus the conduit starts ~4-5' up from the bottom of the mast..
Les
Les & Trish Troyer
Mahalo
Everett, WA
1983 C-36 Hull #0094
C-36 MK 1 Technical Editor.
Commodore
Charles
The one thing I can tell you is don't just run the cable loose in the Mast. My PO did this and the banging of the cable drives me nuts. I'm waiting to pull the mast for other work, then I will fix the banging.
Chuck Lennox
97 MKii Ventura Ca
Island Girl Hull #1611