Topic: Wiring Helix 7 to backseat of a Phelix

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January 10, 2021 at 5:46 pm #695557

tckwilson
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Trying to run power and transducer cable through the backseat. If I look at the cutout on rear of seat the inside structure only comes to within 3 inches or so from top of the seat. I probed the inside of the seat towards where I wanted to drill with fiberglass rod to see how far the inside structure went. I drilled hole for my wires within that distance. The hole I drilled seems to have fiberglass inside all the way to top of the seat. Anyone have any how the inside of the seat is set up and or how to get access for the wires. I know this is probably confusing. I will post pics to try and clear up

January 10, 2021 at 5:54 pm #695562

tckwilson
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January 10, 2021 at 7:28 pm #695571

tckwilson
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Ok guys just posting this for anyone else having this issue. Inside the outer shell of fiberglass about 2 inches is another layer of glass. Once I drilled through it I was able to run a fish tape over and out the access hole in the back

January 10, 2021 at 9:49 pm #695579

Bass Cat Boats
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Ouch… you drilled into the foam chamber from the front side. The rear is open about 2” down, though not the front. We would seal that with some form of plate and work from the backside. The area through the back is not as wide as the cross bench either. Measure twice, cut once.

January 10, 2021 at 10:51 pm #695581

tckwilson
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Ok thanks for the reply. So I am not that familiar with boat building. What I believe you are saying is there is a chamber on the bow side of the rear bench seat filled with flotation foam. What is damage have I caused in going through this chamber? Could I just fill the hole with spray foam once I run my wires. I believe you are saying the two inch open space doesn’t go completely to the bow side of the seat and also doesn’t go completely to the end of the seat on either the port and starboard side. Would I be better mounting my Ram mount ball and wiring hole on top of the seat approx in line with where I have drilled but far enough towards the stern to miss the foam chamber?

January 11, 2021 at 12:07 am #695582

Bass Cat Boats
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The area was air tight sealed from behind and foamed. Now the water will migrate through it if allowed. We would divert the wiring elsewhere and seal that totally with a plate and silicone.

Yes, we would miss the foam chamber. Especially on the Phelix model where safety in big water might be handy. The boat will come home through most any water and the are an amazing platform!

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