"sherwindu" wrote in message
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Thats fine if you never have to lower or remove the mast. I would go
for
using connectors. My Westerly Cirrus (1971) came with deck connectors.
I have had to replace these a few times over the years, but I never had
the
problems you encountered. If the connector is properly seated and
sealed
as a thru hull installation, you should not have any problems.

Sherwin D.


My Sabre has connectors hidden inside the mast under a plate. I'm really
glad I have them, since my steaming light was intermittent and I couldn't
find the problem until I replaced the connectors. Definitely easier than
restringing wire. :-)

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