[Rhodes22-list] Wiring project finis

[Robert Skinner]

Claude, Rummy, and All:

When I was preparing motorcycles for enduros, I did all 
that Rummy described below.  In addition, I put some 
silicone grease around all joints before wrapping with 
tape, keeping water (in the case of a boat, condensation) 
out of the joints to control paths to ground and corrosion.

I have continued that practice when working with boat 
wiring.  Working on wiring is tedious, as Rummy noted, but
I figure another few moments in whatever pretzel position
I have to assume is worth it in the long run.

It may be overkill, but it makes me feel good... after I
get out of the bowels of the boat.

/Robert
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R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
> 
> Claude,
> I'm glad that everything worked out OK in the end. Your having removed most
> of the interior of your boat made the project go much faster. However,
> spending  8 hours crawling around on my hands and knees and working in tight quarters
> took  it's toll on me. It was very warm inside the cabin and about mid
> afternoon it  started raining lightly. Fortunately Claude was prepared and we threw
> a tarp  over the boom and kept working.
> Claude mounted the new circuit panel on the wall between the head area and
> the galley. All the new wires run under the floors and seats. He still has a
> lot  of interior work to do, but everything worked when we left there Monday
> evening.  He mounted two 12 volt outlets and a battery monitor just above the
> sink on the  wood panel.
> Wherever I could, I soldered all wires and then used shrink wrap and then
> wrapped that with electricians tape. I don't think he will have problems with
> the work I did
> Of course I collected my usual fee.....a large bottle of Mt Gay rum which I
> am enjoying as I write this. If you have any questions about rewiring a R22,
> send all requests for information to Claude. Perhaps Claude could take some
> digital pictures before he wraps everything up so the list can see his  upgrade.
> In spite of the heat and cramped quarters, it was a fun day, well  spent.
> 
> Rummy