From recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 10:50:45 2026
From: recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com (peter beckerman)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:50:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit
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Hi all,?? ?I?m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret. ?I?m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole. ?As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some ?teeth? in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run. ?I?m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider. ?As always, thanks for your thoughts. ?BTW happy new year!

From ric at stottarchitecture.com  Fri Jan 16 11:00:38 2026
From: ric at stottarchitecture.com (Ric Stott)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:38 -0500
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit
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HI Peter 
Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or starboard sides, under the cockpit seats. 
I ran new starter cables and a 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for  LED  lighting without much difficulty. 
That way your wires remain somewhat accessible. 
Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to me. 
Ric 
SV Dadventure 
HB NY 

> On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,    I?m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret.  I?m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole.  As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some ?teeth? in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run.  I?m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider.  As always, thanks for your thoughts.  BTW happy new year!

Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP 
ric at stottarchitecture.com
C- 516-965-3164




From recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com  Fri Jan 16 11:50:40 2026
From: recorderguy2001 at yahoo.com (peter beckerman)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:50:40 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit
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 I agree it?d be easier, but I prefer not drilling unnecessary holes in the fiberglass (if possible).The point of using the 3/4? conduit is to allow the wiring to remain accessible. ?I?m not sure how much of a hardship digging the foam will be, certainly more than under the seats .
Thanks for your input,? ?Peter
    On Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:01:28 AM EST, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:  
 
 HI Peter?Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or starboard sides, under the cockpit seats.?I ran new starter cables and a 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for ?LED ?lighting without much difficulty.?That way your wires remain somewhat accessible.?Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to me.?Ric?SV Dadventure?HB NY?


On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
Hi all,?? ?I?m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret. ?I?m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole. ?As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some ?teeth? in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run. ?I?m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider. ?As always, thanks for your thoughts. ?BTW happy new year!


Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP?
ric at stottarchitecture.com
C- 516-965-3164


  

From roger_pihlaja at msn.com  Fri Jan 16 11:54:42 2026
From: roger_pihlaja at msn.com (ROGER PIHLAJA)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:54:42 +0000
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit
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Hi Peter,

On my boat, there are wooden bulkheads at the front and rear of the cockpit sole.  These bulkheads seal off the cabin and lazerette compartment from the foam under the cockpit sole.  How are you going to cut thru them?  Also, after you cut the holes, how are you going to seal around them so that water in the cabin or lazerette compartment doesn?t seep thru?

On my boat, there is a wooden strip of wood covering the hull/deck joint in the cockpit.  I have run cables from the cabin to the lazerette compartment by using cable hangers and zip ties with outdoor/ burial rated cables.  But, there is no reason you couldn?t run a conduit.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978. Sanford, MI
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 16, 2026, at 11:01?AM, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:
> 
> ?HI Peter
> Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or starboard sides, under the cockpit seats.
> I ran new starter cables and a 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for  LED  lighting without much difficulty.
> That way your wires remain somewhat accessible.
> Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to me.
> Ric
> SV Dadventure
> HB NY
> 
>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,    I?m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret.  I?m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole.  As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some ?teeth? in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run.  I?m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider.  As always, thanks for your thoughts.  BTW happy new year!
> 
> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> C- 516-965-3164
> 
> 
> 

From chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com  Fri Jan 16 12:13:16 2026
From: chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com (Chris Geankoplis)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:13:16 -0500
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit
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I did just that with my 1st Rhodes  50 years ago using the method you described with the PVC. A lot of work. With a later Rhodes I just attached a series of plywood blocks with 5200 and temporary tape till it cured. These were located behind the seats. Then zipped tied the cables to the blocks. Nice and neat, easy access and much easier than the PVC. You could use outside rated flex conduit if that is your preference. Anyway good luck on the project. 
Chris Geankoplis 
XENOS 
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 16, 2026, at 12:00?PM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> 
> ? I agree it?d be easier, but I prefer not drilling unnecessary holes in the fiberglass (if possible).The point of using the 3/4? conduit is to allow the wiring to remain accessible.  I?m not sure how much of a hardship digging the foam will be, certainly more than under the seats .
> Thanks for your input,   Peter
>    On Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:01:28 AM EST, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:  
> 
> HI Peter Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or starboard sides, under the cockpit seats. I ran new starter cables and a 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for  LED  lighting without much difficulty. That way your wires remain somewhat accessible. Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to me. Ric SV Dadventure HB NY 
> 
> 
> On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> Hi all,    I?m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret.  I?m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole.  As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some ?teeth? in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run.  I?m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider.  As always, thanks for your thoughts.  BTW happy new year!
> 
> 
> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP 
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
> C- 516-965-3164
> 
> 
> 

From sea20 at verizon.net  Sun Jan 18 08:21:47 2026
From: sea20 at verizon.net (Scott Andrews)
Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:21:47 -0500
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electrical conduit
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Great recall Chris!
Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 16, 2026, at 12:13?PM, Chris Geankoplis <chrisgeankoplis at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?I did just that with my 1st Rhodes  50 years ago using the method you described with the PVC. A lot of work. With a later Rhodes I just attached a series of plywood blocks with 5200 and temporary tape till it cured. These were located behind the seats. Then zipped tied the cables to the blocks. Nice and neat, easy access and much easier than the PVC. You could use outside rated flex conduit if that is your preference. Anyway good luck on the project.
> Chris Geankoplis
> XENOS
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 12:00?PM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ? I agree it?d be easier, but I prefer not drilling unnecessary holes in the fiberglass (if possible).The point of using the 3/4? conduit is to allow the wiring to remain accessible.  I?m not sure how much of a hardship digging the foam will be, certainly more than under the seats .
>> Thanks for your input,   Peter
>>   On Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:01:28 AM EST, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:  
>> 
>> HI Peter Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or starboard sides, under the cockpit seats. I ran new starter cables and a 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for  LED  lighting without much difficulty. That way your wires remain somewhat accessible. Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to me. Ric SV Dadventure HB NY
>> 
>> 
>> On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
>> Hi all,    I?m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret.  I?m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole.  As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some ?teeth? in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run.  I?m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider.  As always, thanks for your thoughts.  BTW happy new year!
>> 
>> 
>> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP
>> ric at stottarchitecture.com
>> C- 516-965-3164
>> 
>> 
>>