Stephen, I do recall the three wire discussion on the list. It seems my
most difficult part may be removing the top plate with the rivets.
If I am successful in removing the top plate how do I get it attached back
on the mast. To me rivets say, I am intended to be permanently attached and
NO ACCESS HERE. Is there a way to remove the top plate and the real
question I guess is,how would it be re attached?
Cary Tolbert
S/V Whisper '86

On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 10:02 AM Stephen Staum <snstaum at gmail.com> wrote:

> If you look in the archives I think someone detailed how to wire both
> lights with a 3 wire connection.  The wires run in a separate chamber in
> the IMF mast so a stiff wire should allow you to pull your anchor light
> wire through the length of the mast.
>
>
> *Stephen Staum*
> *s/v Carol Lee 2*
>
> *Needham, MA*
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 9:48 AM Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Cory,
> >
> > The top plate on my IMF mast is held on by a couple of screws.  I plan on
> > taking the cover off my boat today or tomorrow, and I’ll try to take a
> > picture of my top plate.
> >
> > When I got my boat, it had wires running up the mast for a steaming light
> > and the VHF antenna.  When I replaced one, I used the existing wire to
> pull
> > the new wire through.  If you currently have no wires, I’m not sure what
> > the best way to get started would be.  I doubt that you could just push a
> > wire through, but I could be wrong, so it would be worth a try.  The only
> > other thought that comes to mind would be a weight tied to a string
> started
> > into the channel at the top of the mast, and then raise the mast and let
> > gravity do the work.
> >
> > My only other advise would be to run a wire with three conductors, so
> that
> > you could potentially power both a steaming light and an anchor light.
> >
> > Peter Nyberg
> > Coventry, CT
> > s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)
> >
> > > On Apr 5, 2020, at 9:11 PM, Cary Tolbert <retiredtoby at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Has anyone installed an anchor light on an Inter Furling Mast. I
> checked
> > > the top plate on the mast and found it to be attached with three
> rivets.
> > > Can you remove the plate and how would you replace the top plate? If
> you
> > > have successfully accomplished this task also advise what difficulty is
> > > involved in running the wire through the mast. 26 feet is a long way to
> > > push wiring.
> > > I am amazed that this would not be standard equipment on the Rhodes 22.
> > > This boat is marketed as a small day sailor suitable for overnight
> > cruising.
> > > Just my thought.
> > > Any help with this problem will be greatly appreciated.
> > > Thanks!
> > > Cary Tolbert
> > > S/V Whisper '86
> >
> >
>