I'm getting ready to pull cables for new electronics on a 4087. Radar, transducer and MFD's on both helms. Pulling both N2K and Ethernet cables as well as hardware cabling. This is the first time for me on any boat. Anyone have any tips/tricks/suggestions on where the conduits are that go from the bilge to either/both helms on this model? Thanks!
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"Boyd" post=802017 wrote:
I'm getting ready to pull cables for new electronics on a 4087. Radar, transducer and MFD's on both helms. Pulling both N2K and Ethernet cables as well as hardware cabling. This is the first time for me on any boat. Anyone have any tips/tricks/suggestions on where the conduits are that go from the bilge to either/both helms on this model? Thanks!
Try Lowes or home depot or Harbor freight.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-in...kit-65326.html
wire pulling fiberglass rods Lowes
Pat says: DO-IT-RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
Bayliner 3870 "ALASKA33)
Twin 350 GM power
Located in Seward, AK
Retired marine surveyor
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I also replaced all my electronics on my 3587 two years ago, fairly simply job. There is a pipe chase in the panel by the steps to the fly bridge, it dumps into ceiling panel above the main electrical panel. I used the existing radar wire to pull my new 4G wire up to the top of the arch. It was a little tricky getting the wire behind the couch to the dash. I pulled out both the 12 volt and 120 volt panel to give me more room. I then removed the battery switch panel which is in the cupboard by the helm. All pretty easy, just time consuming.
Good luck.
1996 Bayliner 3587
Twin Cummins 6BT5.9
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"Jebbb" post=802093 wrote:
Just looked at the specs. Nice! I take it you are using existing Radar? I have a Furuno and I guess I would have to update that to be able to use the EVO2. You also installing a transducer? All new to me.
Why Naut
1996 Bayliner 4087
Twin Cummins 250 HP 6BTA5.9 M2
Anacortes, WA
MMSI 338311223
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Got the pull lube, wire fish tape and 6' fiberglass whip standing by. Still need to get a length of outdoor rated cat5 cable to use as a pulling tool, too. As soon as Why Naut gets out of the shop and back to the slip, the fun begins. Looking forward to both the project and its successful completion!
Why Naut
1996 Bayliner 4087
Twin Cummins 250 HP 6BTA5.9 M2
Anacortes, WA
MMSI 338311223
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"Dirtyface" post=802092 wrote:
Cable lube really helps...that and a good fishtape.
1999 3788, Cummins 270 "Freedom"
2013 Boston Whaler 130 SS
Anacortes, WA
Isla Verde, PR
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When you pull the cable through, tie a strong small diameter cord to the wire and make it long enough to pull in both directions then you will not need a fish tape again.
Pat says: DO-IT-RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!
Bayliner 3870 "ALASKA33)
Twin 350 GM power
Located in Seward, AK
Retired marine surveyor
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"Wake My Day" post=802096 wrote:
I also replaced all my electronics on my 3587 two years ago, fairly simply job. There is a pipe chase in the panel by the steps to the fly bridge, it dumps into ceiling panel above the main electrical panel. I used the existing radar wire to pull my new 4G wire up to the top of the arch. It was a little tricky getting the wire behind the couch to the dash. I pulled out both the 12 volt and 120 volt panel to give me more room. I then removed the battery switch panel which is in the cupboard by the helm. All pretty easy, just time consuming.
Good luck.
Why Naut
1996 Bayliner 4087
Twin Cummins 250 HP 6BTA5.9 M2
Anacortes, WA
MMSI 338311223
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Back when we had our 4087, getting cables around the boat was quite good. If you remove the back cedar lining wall of the master stateroom closet, the cable chases to the flybridge are visible with good access. Next in line, there's a removable panel near the flybridge stairs.
For wiring below the electrical panel and into the engine room, the steps down to the master stateroom are removable by sliding them vertically upwards - they have no bolts or fasteners.
I'm not sure if it's the case on all 3587/4087's but the panel behind the sofa backrest was removable on ours, and I installed a piano hinge on it before reinstallation to make it easier in the future. There's tons of space back there.
Good luck with the install.
Rob
Bayliner 5788
'Merlin V'
Vancouver BC
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