thru deck antenna cable application

[Kimana]

I am replacing both my mast light wiring and antenna cable on my 23' Macgreggor trailor sailor.For the mast light ,I will be using a water proof 2 pin plug type w/the screw on cap protector.Not sure how to make the proper connection with the RG-8x cable I am purchasing.Do I use the gold plated m/f Pl-259's (page 36 in Wests)??
Many Thanks,Jeff

[sailingdog]

You want to use something like this:

[Freesail99]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

You want to use something like this:

Nice picture, but what is it called ?

[sailingdog]

Free-

See http://www.smartmarine.co.nz/ra135-aerial-through-deckwall-coaxial-joiner-p-2787.html
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[xort]

How about one of these instead:
West Marine: Coax Cable Deck Fittings Product Display

With the Coax connector you will have a coax connector exposed to the weather and an extra splice in the cable. With a cable clam, there is no splice, a straight run to the radio.

[parttimesailor]

Originally Posted by xort

How about one of these instead:
West Marine: Coax Cable Deck Fittings Product Display

With the Coax connector you will have a coax connector exposed to the weather and an extra splice in the cable. With a cable clam, there is no splice, a straight run to the radio.

If you're going to step and un-step the mast for a trailer sailor - you probably need some sort of disconnect on the deck.

[Kimana]

Originally Posted by parttimesailor

If you're going to step and un-step the mast for a trailer sailor - you probably need some sort of disconnect on the deck.

I think sailingdogs idea is what I am after.Although there will be a extra splice,I don't relish the hassle of pulling 5ft of cable through the cabin.I like to keep things simple.Thanks everyone!

[brak]

I used a cable clam on deck, and a single connector right under it - inside. This keeps connector accessible and dry, and still allows for easy cable removal.

[merttan]

Just drill a hole, what would happen the worst?
Oh s..t, yeah that waht the previous owner did with my boat
Let me know what's the conclusion of this debate before I begin this project....

[Kimana]

Originally Posted by brak

I used a cable clam on deck, and a single connector right under it - inside. This keeps connector accessible and dry, and still allows for easy cable removal.

As for the weather elements getting to the connector in sailingdogs post.I'm sure they would come with a protective cap.