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Just finished installation of my solar panel. Now I need to route the cable down the frame, then the pulpit stanchion, through the deck and to the controller.
What is the best way to attach it to the stainless steel frame and pulpit? My thought is plastic cable ties. I assume that they will degrade with UV and need to be replaced every few years, and aesthetically they are not perfect.
If you are not running the cable inside the pulpit tube - the best solution but hard to accomplish - I would use cable ties. It can look pretty good. Use black ties as they last longer in sunlight as they have more pigment.
Unless you are using marginal tubing in the first place I can't see it as a problem. If you are worried about strength you could drill it, then sleave where the hole is, but I have never thought it was necessary.
I agree, a hole shouldn't weaken the pulpit. To do it neatly the pulpit should be removed to run the cable through the base into the boat. That only leaves one hole visible at the top. A bit more complicated though.
I use cable ties - but - you should use a bit of rubber gromet or other chafe gear of your choice and make sure you cut the tail off and position that tail outboard so it doesn't catch and bite ankles and thighs.
serioulsy overthinking...jeje you can also use twine...and wrap it around in places so it looks more seamanlike...or something I like to have is monel wire...
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