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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Sea Nypmh 17' Deep V.
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<blockquote data-quote="benjineer" data-source="post: 173958" data-attributes="member: 3833"><p>On the VHF cable, you can cut off the end that screws into the radio and replace it. If I remember right, you cut the outer insulation back 3/4" or so and lay the woven outer wire back onto the insulation (turn it inside out). Then you trim back the thick insulation that protects the inner wire. You will solder the wire in the center to the inner hollow post of the new connector. You then crimp the outer part onto the woven wire that is laid back. Hopefully the new connector will come with a diagram and better instructions, but this gives you the general idea. New fiberglass antennas come with the radio connector unattached, so you can cut the wire to the length you want.</p><p></p><p>I can't see the pictures because my work blocks them unless uploaded directly to the site, but it sounds like a great project. I'll have to take a look when I'm at home. Maybe the 65hp will work fine if you keep the weight low. Maybe you can make it lighter than the original design. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benjineer, post: 173958, member: 3833"] On the VHF cable, you can cut off the end that screws into the radio and replace it. If I remember right, you cut the outer insulation back 3/4" or so and lay the woven outer wire back onto the insulation (turn it inside out). Then you trim back the thick insulation that protects the inner wire. You will solder the wire in the center to the inner hollow post of the new connector. You then crimp the outer part onto the woven wire that is laid back. Hopefully the new connector will come with a diagram and better instructions, but this gives you the general idea. New fiberglass antennas come with the radio connector unattached, so you can cut the wire to the length you want. I can't see the pictures because my work blocks them unless uploaded directly to the site, but it sounds like a great project. I'll have to take a look when I'm at home. Maybe the 65hp will work fine if you keep the weight low. Maybe you can make it lighter than the original design. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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