Noisy cables in the mast

[Nostrodamus]

It would appear that the electrical cable running down the inside of my mast has decided it is time to swing a bit and make a noise.
I cannot remember it doing it before.
I have heard this on quiet a lot of boats.
It is more of a pain than anything else when we are rolling a bit at anchor.
Is there anyway to stop the cable swinging inside the mast and stop the noise.
thanks

 

[nigelmercier]

If you can pull it out, then refit with three cable ties at 120 degrees to each other every metre or so.

 

[Nostrodamus]

If you can pull it out, then refit with three cable ties at 120 degrees to each other every metre or so.

Looks like a winter job then as we are at anchor for quiet a while.

 

[Baggy]

I have got to replace my coax cable..

Brill idea nigelmercier

 

[Modulation]

+1 . I did this on last boat. On this one I decided to love the sound of the cables hitting the inside of the mast. Mind over matter!!

If you can pull it out, then refit with three cable ties at 120 degrees to each other every metre or so.

 

[Boathook]

My mast has noisy cables and they are in a conduit within the mast. It is only noticeable when at anchor and there is nothing that can be done about it imho apart from filling the conduit with foam which will then stop replacement of cables in the future.

 

[Halcyon Yachts]

If you can pull it out, then refit with three cable ties at 120 degrees to each other every metre or so.

Yes, great tip. I have done this before with excellent results...

Pete

 

[Blueboatman]

Sometimes you can dismantle a halyard or lighting point and feed a piece of seizing wire in, round and back .. Then feed something kinder on to that like a strip of plastic or bungee etc.
Easier with mast steps ..
I have successfully riveted aluminium saddles in this way once

Thus you get peaceful nights before the next I mast stepping session, which might equate to nooky plus ...

 

[nigelmercier]

If you can pull it out, then refit with three cable ties at 120 degrees to each other every metre or so.

Yes, great tip. I have done this before with excellent results...

I take no credit, like many things, I discovered it here.