Need source for wire in mast compression post

Posted By: amory
Date: 3/14/08 6:24p.m.

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I need to replace the wire in the mast compression post that runs from the mast step to the bilge. I had asked what this was for and got some differing responses, but I am going to assume it is to channel a lightning strike to the keel. The original cable was quite beefy, and I want to keep it that way. I found a 10 foot roll of 2 awg cable at jamestown distributors for about $35. Anyone have any other suggestions? Also I thought I would use some spade connectors at either end to keep it clean, rather than the wire filaments twisted under the keel nuts. Any comments?

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Need source for wire in mast compression post -- amory -- 3/14/08 6:24p.m.

wire sources------WebKitFormBoundaryowKwJLNfTCqjJ+6X -- joefusa------WebKitFormBoundaryowKwJLNfTCqjJ+6X -- 3/16/08 4:36a.m.

wire sources -- Jon Martin -- 3/16/08 5:05p.m.

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