Wire seals? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 03-20-2011, 06:27 PM

Where can I find one that mounts flush or almost flush?
The only ones I have found are all an inch tall or so.

Thanks

bubblehide · 03-20-2011, 07:13 PM

Talk to Andy ("Iceman", OEX Sunset Beach)

Lets_Fish · 03-20-2011, 07:23 PM

What size wire(s) are you looking to go through? If they are small (16 gauge) go to either West Marine or Harbor Freight as they have wire grommets if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise check OEX or even eBay.

BrokeLoser · 03-20-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lets_Fish

What size wire(s) are you looking to go through? If they are small (16 gauge) go to either West Marine or Harbor Freight as they have wire grommets if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise check OEX or even eBay.

This is for the power and transducer wiring for my fish finder. I drilled a 1" hole and installed a rubber grommet but I really want to seal out any and all moisture.

Lets_Fish · 03-20-2011, 08:00 PM

check out on google for "waterproof grommet".

BrokeLoser · 03-20-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Lets_Fish

check out on google for "waterproof grommet".

Good call... I think these would work perfect for one wire or cable but the problem is; when you have a couple or a few grouped together I'm not sure it would seal all that well.
These look pretty sweet for $4 though

Lets_Fish · 03-20-2011, 08:29 PM

Marine goop is your FRIEND!

You could also use some like this http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/S...ITE_p_680.html

GregAndrew · 03-20-2011, 09:31 PM

If you already have a 1 inch hole then use a Cable Clam to seal it up tight.

BrokeLoser · 03-20-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lets_Fish

Marine goop is your FRIEND!

You could also use some like this http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/S...ITE_p_680.html

If I goop it the cables become fixed and I'd like to avoid that if possible. I have them running into an X-wing on my Stealth. If the cabling becomes fixed it will be very difficult to remove the X-wing if need be.

BrokeLoser · 03-20-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

If you already have a 1 inch hole then use a Cable Clam to seal it up tight.

Yeah, I think I'll have to make a clamp work...just trying to avoid the height issue.

bigbarrels · 03-20-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubblehide

Talk to Andy ("Iceman", OEX Sunset Beach)

x2

Iceman · 03-21-2011, 12:29 PM

scroll down and you will see the wire cap I use 1" hole

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6641

BrokeLoser · 03-21-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

scroll down and you will see the wire cap I use 1" hole

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6641

That ones perfect....but your post says it wont work with the Hbirds for some reason.
I have an Hbird 597, I need the seal for the trans and power wiring.
Where can I find those?

Thanks Andy!

Edit: Ha...nevermind, I found your link to port supply in that thread
Re Edit: The link in that thread is empty

Lets_Fish · 03-21-2011, 12:48 PM

Here is a link from West Marine for the part Andy mentioned. If you search "Wire Cap", you will find it.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...Most Popular|0

Oops, did not see that you are using the X-Wing. I have used the one shown on post #7, but I did goop mine so no water would leak below deck.

GregAndrew · 03-22-2011, 11:08 AM

You can put the bottom plastic part of the cable clam inside your yak if you have access. That will reduce the height maybe 3/8 inch or so.

03-20-2011, 06:27 PM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Wire seals? Where can I find one that mounts flush or almost flush? The only ones I have found are all an inch tall or so. Thanks

03-21-2011, 12:29 PM	#12
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	scroll down and you will see the wire cap I use 1" hole http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6641 __________________

03-20-2011, 07:13 PM	#2
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Talk to Andy ("Iceman", OEX Sunset Beach)

03-20-2011, 07:23 PM	#3
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	What size wire(s) are you looking to go through? If they are small (16 gauge) go to either West Marine or Harbor Freight as they have wire grommets if that is what you are looking for. Otherwise check OEX or even eBay.

03-20-2011, 08:00 PM	#5
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	check out on google for "waterproof grommet".

03-20-2011, 08:29 PM	#7
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Marine goop is your FRIEND! You could also use some like this http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/S...ITE_p_680.html Last edited by Lets_Fish; 03-20-2011 at 08:52 PM.

03-20-2011, 09:31 PM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If you already have a 1 inch hole then use a Cable Clam to seal it up tight.

03-21-2011, 12:48 PM	#14
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	Here is a link from West Marine for the part Andy mentioned. If you search "Wire Cap", you will find it. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...Most Popular\|0 Oops, did not see that you are using the X-Wing. I have used the one shown on post #7, but I did goop mine so no water would leak below deck.

03-22-2011, 11:08 AM	#15
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	You can put the bottom plastic part of the cable clam inside your yak if you have access. That will reduce the height maybe 3/8 inch or so.