Tartan 4100 carbon mast cable replacement

[WishkerTwch]

So, my brother and I have this 2008 Tartan 4100 with a Novis carbon fiber mast, and we've been super happy with both the boat and the rig.

Right now, we're doing some work for winter, and part of that is replacing the RG8X VHF cabling inside the mast with RG213.
Apparently, the current wire runs through a mesh sleeve that's anchored at the top and bottom of the mast. We're wondering if anyone out there has tackled a similar project?

We're trying to figure out how tough it'll be to remove that mesh sleeve to run the new wire. Specifically, are there any hidden obstacles like zip ties or other anchors holding the sleeve inside the mast? And, any chance there are pictures or diagrams of the inside of the mast floating around online?

Thanks a ton for any help!

 

[ce n'est pas bread]

So, my brother and I have this 2008 Tartan 4100 with a Novis carbon fiber mast, and we've been super happy with both the boat and the rig.

Right now, we're doing some winter work, and part of that is replacing the RG8X VHF cabling inside the mast with RG213.
Apparently, the current wire runs through a mesh sleeve that's anchored at the top and bottom of the mast. We're wondering if anyone out there has tackled a similar project?

We're trying to figure out how tough it'll be to remove that mesh sleeve to run the new wire. Specifically, are there any hidden obstacles like zip ties or other anchors holding the sleeve inside the mast? And, any chance there are pictures or diagrams of the inside of the mast floating around online?

Thanks a ton for any help!

Ooh, cool upgrade you're working on. From what I've seen, the mesh sleeves are usually zip-tied or taped in spots inside the mast. So really, the key is to go slow and check carefully for any hidden fasteners before pulling.

 

[WishkerTwch]

Ooh, cool upgrade you're working on. From what I've seen, the mesh sleeves are usually zip-tied or taped in spots inside the mast. So really, the key is to go slow and check carefully for any hidden fasteners before pulling.

yeah, we're really excited for the winter work later, that's why we're working on it now. thanks for the tips!

 

[riggingroguerider61]

Novis masts typically come with internal guides and might even have some zip ties placed every few feet. A good trick is to pull out the old RG8X while simultaneously feeding in the new RG213. You can use the old cable to help guide the new one through. Just keep an eye out for any spreader bracket obstacles that could catch on the cable.