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BrokeLoser 03-20-2011 05:27 PM

Wire seals?
 
Where can I find one that mounts flush or almost flush?
The only ones I have found are all an inch tall or so.

Thanks

bubblehide 03-20-2011 06:13 PM

Talk to Andy ("Iceman", OEX Sunset Beach)

Lets_Fish 03-20-2011 06:23 PM

What size wire(s) are you looking to go through? If they are small (16 gauge) go to either West Marine or Harbor Freight as they have wire grommets if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise check OEX or even eBay.

BrokeLoser 03-20-2011 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lets_Fish (Post 78942)
What size wire(s) are you looking to go through? If they are small (16 gauge) go to either West Marine or Harbor Freight as they have wire grommets if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise check OEX or even eBay.


This is for the power and transducer wiring for my fish finder. I drilled a 1" hole and installed a rubber grommet but I really want to seal out any and all moisture.

Lets_Fish 03-20-2011 07:00 PM

check out on google for "waterproof grommet".

BrokeLoser 03-20-2011 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lets_Fish (Post 78948)
check out on google for "waterproof grommet".


Good call... I think these would work perfect for one wire or cable but the problem is; when you have a couple or a few grouped together I'm not sure it would seal all that well.
These look pretty sweet for $4 though
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/sports-imports_2151_27593454

Lets_Fish 03-20-2011 07:29 PM

Marine goop is your FRIEND!

You could also use some like this http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/S...ITE_p_680.html

GregAndrew 03-20-2011 08:31 PM

If you already have a 1 inch hole then use a Cable Clam to seal it up tight.

BrokeLoser 03-20-2011 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lets_Fish (Post 78952)
Marine goop is your FRIEND!

You could also use some like this http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/S...ITE_p_680.html

If I goop it the cables become fixed and I'd like to avoid that if possible. I have them running into an X-wing on my Stealth. If the cabling becomes fixed it will be very difficult to remove the X-wing if need be.

BrokeLoser 03-20-2011 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregAndrew (Post 78953)
If you already have a 1 inch hole then use a Cable Clam to seal it up tight.

Yeah, I think I'll have to make a clamp work...just trying to avoid the height issue.

bigbarrels 03-20-2011 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblehide (Post 78941)
Talk to Andy ("Iceman", OEX Sunset Beach)


x2

Iceman 03-21-2011 11:29 AM

scroll down and you will see the wire cap I use 1" hole

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6641

BrokeLoser 03-21-2011 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman (Post 79002)
scroll down and you will see the wire cap I use 1" hole

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6641


That ones perfect....but your post says it wont work with the Hbirds for some reason.
I have an Hbird 597, I need the seal for the trans and power wiring.
Where can I find those?

Thanks Andy!

Edit: Ha...nevermind, I found your link to port supply in that thread
Re Edit: The link in that thread is empty

Lets_Fish 03-21-2011 11:48 AM

Here is a link from West Marine for the part Andy mentioned. If you search "Wire Cap", you will find it.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...Most Popular|0

Oops, did not see that you are using the X-Wing. I have used the one shown on post #7, but I did goop mine so no water would leak below deck.

GregAndrew 03-22-2011 10:08 AM

You can put the bottom plastic part of the cable clam inside your yak if you have access. That will reduce the height maybe 3/8 inch or so.


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