Mast Noise

[Tom]

I have a PHS 39 s/n 15 and am in the process of getting to know the boat and repairing/replacing as necessary. This past weekend we were out in some heavy weather and the mast begin to sound like a drum with the cables inside beating against it. Does the mast have a conduit or the cables (coax and others) just dropped down the open mast?

Thanks,
Tom

[marno]

There was no conduit in mine, just the remains of some foam type material that had been wrapped around it (most of which had turned to powder at the bottom of the mast. I had my main mast out recently and pulled all the wires while I had the chance. When I reinstalled them, I star tied cable ties around them every 3-4 feet. We have had a couple of blows here in the marina which normally would have had the old system clanging and it has been quiet, so it is a definite improvement. If I remember, I'll let you know what I think after a sail.
Cya

[Tom]

There was no conduit in mine, just the remains of some foam type material that had been wrapped around it (most of which had turned to powder at the bottom of the mast. I had my main mast out recently and pulled all the wires while I had the chance. When I reinstalled them, I star tied cable ties around them every 3-4 feet. We have had a couple of blows here in the marina which normally would have had the old system clanging and it has been quiet, so it is a definite improvement. If I remember, I'll let you know what I think after a sail.
Cya

Thanks,

Please do.

Tom