This is my first boat, c.1960 Boston Whaler 17-footer. I have all ready repaired, sanded, and painted the bottom and inside. Stripped and re-varnished all the wood. Now it is time to re-wire.
The [combined sidelight navigation lamp and the white all-round navigation lamp] wires are cut off at the edge of the hull. Where do they go internally? How can I pull the wires out to replace them? If not possible are there any alternative solutions?
Navigation Lamp Wiring c.1960
Re: Navigation Lamp Wiring
See the FAQ for an answer to this question. (It is a good idea to read the entire FAQ if you are new to ownership of an older Boston Whaler boat.)
How Do I Repair the Wiring for the Combined Sidelights at the Bow?
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q4
From the FAQ:
Also, in 1960's the Boston Whaler boat was called a 16-footer. It did not become a 17-footer until 1977. See
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/16-17/
How Do I Repair the Wiring for the Combined Sidelights at the Bow?
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/FAQ/#Q4
From the FAQ:
Replacement of the wiring inside the hull is not possible. The best alternative is to run new wiring, using the rub rail to conceal it.
Also, in 1960's the Boston Whaler boat was called a 16-footer. It did not become a 17-footer until 1977. See
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/reference/16-17/
Re: Navigation Lamp Wiring c.1960
If there is a short length of wire projecting from the hull into the cockpit at the stern, you may be able to re-use the wiring. Read carefully the prior discussion at
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/018005.html
and note the sketch there.
The only wiring that was concealed in the hull was the circuit between the bow and the stern. The wiring at the bow connected to the lamp there. The wiring at the stern connected to a terminal block. The terminal block may be removed on the boat you have, and you just see the wire stubs projecting out of the inwale of the cockpit. The circuit may still be good to the bow. You should measure it for continuity.
http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/018005.html
and note the sketch there.
The only wiring that was concealed in the hull was the circuit between the bow and the stern. The wiring at the bow connected to the lamp there. The wiring at the stern connected to a terminal block. The terminal block may be removed on the boat you have, and you just see the wire stubs projecting out of the inwale of the cockpit. The circuit may still be good to the bow. You should measure it for continuity.