Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for Sailboats

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Electrical Components


Electrical Components
A variety of Electrical Components commonly used in Spar production are listed below.

Electrical Plugs & Connectors
Antenna Connectors
Rubber Grommets
Electrical Cover, Exit, and Access Plates
 


Electrical Plugs & Connectors
Electrical Plugs & Connectors listed below are suitable for 12 volt and 24 volt applications and are polarized to assure proper circuit mating.
 
2-Prong Covered Plug: EL-EP2R:
Premium 2-Prong Covered In-Line Plug with Rubber Jacket. Wire receptacles feature set screw to clamp wire, unit (with Rubber Jackets) is (maximum) 2" long x 1" diameter. Suitable for wire up to #12 gauge.

 

3-Prong Covered Plug: EL-EP3R:
Premium 3-Prong Covered In-Line Plug with Rubber Jacket. Brass wire receptacles feature set screw to clamp wire, unit (with Rubber Jackets) is (maximum) 2" long x 1" diameter. Suitable for wire up to #12 gauge.

 

4-Prong Covered Plug: EL-EP4R:
Premium 4-Prong Covered In-Line Plug with Rubber Jacket. Brass wire receptacles feature set screw to clamp wire, unit (with Rubber Jackets) is (maximum) 2" long x 1" diameter. Suitable for wire up to #12 gauge.

 

6-Prong Covered Plug: EL-EP6R:
Premium 6-Prong Covered In-Line Plug with Rubber Jacket. Brass wire receptacles feature set screw to clamp wire, unit (with Rubber Jackets) is (maximum) 2" long x 1" diameter. Suitable for wire up to #12 gauge.

 


Antenna Connectors
Coaxial Cable Plug: EL-PL-259:
Standard PL-259 male connector. Premium unit has Silver-plated center pin and shield with nickel-plated shell. For use with Coaxial Antenna Cables. Requires soldering.

 

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Coaxial Cable Plug Connector: EL-PL-258:
Standard PL-258 double female barrel connector is used to connect (2) PL-259 male plugs. Premium unit has Silver-plated socket.

 

PL-259/RG-8X Cable Adapter: EL-UG176:
RG-8X Coaxial Cable Adapter (reducer) required to adapt standard PL-259 Plug to RG-8X or RG-59 Cable. 

 

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PL-259/RG-58 Cable Adapter: EL-UG175:
RG-58 Coaxial Cable Adapter (reducer) required to adapt standard PL-259 Plug to RG-58 Cable. 

 


Rubber Grommets
Rubber Grommet for 7/16" hole, 1/4" ID: EL-RG7-4-3:
Rubber Grommet is designed to fit a 7/16" hole in Spars with a wall thickness up to 3/16" and has a 1/4" ID (A). Used to protect cables as the exit the Spar, they are suitable for use with cables up to 1/4" (6mm) diameter. Outside Diameter (D) is 5/8".

 

Rubber Grommet for 5/8" hole, 3/8" ID: EL-RG10-6-3:
Rubber Grommet is designed to fit a 5/8" hole in Spars with a wall thickness up to 3/16" and has a 3/8" ID (A). Used to protect cables as the exit the Spar, they are suitable for use with cables up to 3/8" (10mm) diameter. Outside Diameter (D) is 7/8".

 

Rubber Grommet for 13/16" hole, 1/2" ID: EL-RG13-8-3:
Rubber Grommet is designed to fit a 13/16" hole in Spars with a wall thickness up to 3/16" and has a 1/2" ID (A). Used to protect cables as the exit the Spar, they are suitable for use with cables up to 1/2" (12mm) diameter. Outside Diameter (D) is 1 1/16".

 

Rubber Grommet for 1 1/16" hole, 3/4" ID: EL-RG17-12-4:
Rubber Grommet is designed to fit a 1 1/16" hole in Spars with a wall thickness up to 1/4" and has a 3/4" ID (A). Used to protect cables as the exit the Spar, they are suitable for use with cables up to 3/4" (19mm) diameter. Outside Diameter (D) is 1 3/8".

 

Rubber Grommet for 1 3/8" hole, 1" ID: EL-RG22-16-3:
Rubber Grommet is designed to fit a 1 3/8" hole in Spars with a wall thickness up to 3/16" and has a 1" ID (A). Used to protect cables as the exit the Spar, they are suitable for use with cables up to 1" (25mm) diameter. Outside Diameter (D) is 1 3/4".

 


Electrical Cover, Exit, and Access Plates
Note that Halyard Exit Plates are sometimes used to exit electrical wires. For larger wires, or to cover larger holes, See Halyard Exit Plates.
 
Electrical Exit Plate - Micro: NF 29088M:
Mini Electrical Exit Plate is designed to cover the hole where an electrical cable exits the Mast while guiding the cable in its intended direction and keeping it parallel to the Mast. Formed SS Plate is (maximum) 1 1/4" wide x 3/4" long x 3/8" high and is designed for use with cables up to 3/8" diameter. Plate and attaches with (2) #6 (1/8") RH machine screws.

 

 
Electrical 'Clamshell' Exit Plate - Mini: NF 29090:
Electrical 'Clamshell' Exit Plate is designed to cover the hole where an electrical cable exits the Mast while guiding the cable in its intended direction and keeping it parallel to the Mast. Formed triangular SS Plate is (maximum) 1 13/16" wide x 1 1/2" long x 3/8" high and is designed for use with cables up to 3/8" diameter. Plate and attaches with (3) #6 (1/8") RH machine screws. *

 

 

 

Electrical 'Clamshell' Exit Plate - Small: NF 29090S:
Electrical 'Clamshell' Exit Plate is designed to cover the hole where an electrical cable exits the Mast while guiding the cable in its intended direction and keeping it parallel to the Mast. Formed triangular SS Plate is (maximum) 1 3/4" wide x 1 5/8" long x 1/2" high and is designed for use with cables up to 1/2" diameter. Plate and attaches with (3) #6 (1/8") RH machine screws.

 

 
Electrical 'Clamshell' Exit Plate - Large: NF 29100S:
Electrical 'Clamshell' Exit Plate is designed to cover the hole where an electrical cable exits the Mast while guiding the cable in its intended direction and keeping it parallel to the Mast. Formed triangular SS Plate is (maximum) 2 1/8" wide x 2 1/4" long x 5/8" high and is designed for use with cables up to 5/8" diameter. Plate and attaches with (3) #6 (1/8") RH machine screws.

 

 
Electrical Exit Plate - Round: RR-72-98M:
Electrical Exit Plate is designed to cover the hole where an electrical cable exits the Mast while guiding the cable in its intended direction and keeping it parallel to the Mast. Formed, round SS Plate is 2" in diameter and is designed to cover a hole up to 1 1/4". Plate is slightly curved to fit a variety of mast sections and attaches with (3) #10 (3/16") RH machine screws.

 

Electrical Access Plate - Curved: RR-72-99:
Electrical Access Plate is designed to allow access to internal electrical plugs above the mast step, without having to unstep the mast. Saves much in frustration and money by allowing you to check mast wiring connections with the mast up. SS Plate is 4 1/2" x 2" and is designed to cover a 3" x 1 1/4" vertical slot in the side of the mast, just above the top of the mast step. Plate is slightly curved to fit a variety of mast sections and attaches with (4) 1/4-20 RH machine screws (included).

 

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Electrical Access Plate - Flat: RR-72-99F:
Electrical Access Plate is designed to allow access to internal electrical plugs above the mast step, without having to unstep the mast. Saves much in frustration and money by allowing you to check mast wiring connections with the mast up. Flat SS Plate is 4 1/2" x 2" and is designed to cover a 3" x 1 1/4" vertical slot in the side of the mast, just above the top of the mast step. Plate fits all mast sections with flat-sides and attaches with (4) 1/4-20 RH machine screws (included).
RR-72-99F

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