[PUP] Quality of crafts in general - radar -

[Ron Rogers]

I bought my "83 Crealock in 1986. The previous owner had only installed a 
cheap VHF. The extra wires were literality sticking up out of the mast with 
some masking tape joining them! In 1983, Pacific Seacraft had an undeserved 
reputation as one of the best. Her wiring was a disgrace and they couldn't 
spell fairlead. I did allot of upgrades. I think you are right about the 
purpose of the wire as that is what I used it for - a tricolor/strobe. 
Pulling Belden RG8U up the mast is another story. {8*))

Ron Rogers
1985 Willard 40FBS
AIRBORNE
Lying Washington, NC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hal Wyman" <twl2 at halwyman.com>


| Do you think it might have been for an optional item of equipment, like a
| tri-color light perhaps?  I can't see putting in an extra wire when the 
old
| wire is a perfectly good messenger, or if the wire and insulation part you
| can always drop one down from the masthead.
|
| On the other hand putting cords alongside wiring runs is a perfectly good
| idea IMO.
|
| Hal