A frame radar arch

[tony1969]

Hello

So I have just bought an A frame radar arch and plan to fit some lights to it

With regards to wiring the lights that will be fitted to the frame ,Is it best to run the wiring in the tubing

Thanks

 

[harvey38]

Hello

So I have just bought an A frame radar arch and plan to fit some lights to it

With regards to wiring the lights that will be fitted to the frame ,Is it best to run the wiring in the tubing

Thanks

Without a doubt, there is nothing worse than cables, tie wrapped to the outside, not only untidy but they will also suffer with UV degradation.

Use a good quality, 7 core tinned cable that will enable you to add further lighting as required at a later date, as well as the VHF/AIS antenna coax I fed and additional coax through in case I add a camera at a later date.

 

[tony1969]

Thank you very much

I'm a newbie to boating my dad and I are renovating a small fishing boat together

The A frame is only small I guess I should dill a hole in the base plate of the A frame to allow the cable to enter?

Is it best to drill holes in the tube next to each item i.e. Navigation Lights .spots lights etc
Thank you much appreciated

 

[DavidJ]

Yes a hole in the base plate for the cable and for any drips that may enter.
I would try to hide as much cable as possible so multiple holes.
ps
Add horns to your list of accessories.

 

[tony1969]

Thank you very much

You have put me on the right path

Thanks Tony