Through-hull quick disconnect for tower speakers and lights?

[maroon88iroc]

Where can I find something like this? I have tried alot of searching and see alot of companies advertising installs on towers and a couple through-hull type connectors but cant find any products to order..

I have two Polk audio speakers & tweeters on the tower right now and just ordered a light bar (Link below). Light bar says it is pre-wired so I am assuming it only needs 1 power & 1 ground run up the tower to it.

http://www.aerialwakeboarding.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BT-5LITE225-PA

So the connector will need to have minimum of 6 pins, But Id like to get a set with 8 if I decide to run 2 more speakers up there in the long-run. Ideal would be a flange style female mounted directly to the hull with a male connector coming off the tower to plug into the Hull.

Hoping you guys can point me in the right direction.

[Levi900RR]

I'll have to search around when I have a min, but I know MartinArcher has some of these on his Sunsetter, or HAD them on his Skier.

[Asmodeus2112]

I'm sure there are many options, but I remembered this thread. A google search will bring up a ton. I like to do a google search and look at the images to find what I had in mind.

http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/topic/40017-how-to-wire-a-skylon-swoop-tower-for-speakers-with-pictures/

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/555766.html?1206323921

Edited June 3, 2014 by Asmodeus2112

[wienrdog]

McMaster-Carr is always a good place to start. Many of the quick connectors are limited in wire size below what you're typically running for speaker wire.

[Asmodeus2112]

McMaster-Carr is always a good place to start. Many of the quick connectors are limited in wire size below what you're typically running for speaker wire.

These are cool. http://www.mcmaster.com/#multipin-connector-plugs/=s92c12

Would be cool to find a waterproof/resistant one, but I don't think the Neutrik or these are.

[wakedncsu]

I have used a Neutrik connector for two years without failure or trouble.

[shawndoggy]

Neutrik here too.

partsexpress.com has the 8 pole connectors you are looking for as well as 8 conductor 13awg wire to pull through the tower. I just went through the exercise of rewiring my tower this year, and it's not something you want to redo. Do it right this time.

Edited June 3, 2014 by shawndoggy

[maroon88iroc]

Thanks for the help everyone looks like Neutrik from Parts express.com is a winner!

I wired my last tower and remember the aggravation, this tower is already wired for the speakers so that will make my life easy, I just need to add wires for the lights and I will be good to go.

While I have yall here what is the best insulation to put around the exposed wires? I was thinking Heat shrink but not sure if there is a better option.

[shawndoggy]

Well... That's what I like about the 8 conductor snake... It's pre-wrapped with insulation around all 8 wires.

The problem with heat shrink is that it gets rigid when you heat it.

To finish it off, techflex looks nice (search for seller "furryletters" on eBay).