Safety is of great importance for a boat. We are not only talking about, for example, keeping an eye on the surroundings of the boat, but also about safety on the boat itself. After all, there are also dangers here that you might not take into account at first glance. An example of this is bare cables that can come into contact with water. The consequences in such situations are incalculable. It is therefore important to carry out transit on the boat. But what exactly is deck penetration and how do you carry it out? And what accessories are available for deck penetration? You can read this and more below.
What is deck penetration?
There are more cables on a boat than you would expect at first glance. It of course varies from boat to boat, but on the average motorboat there is a lot of cabling for all kinds of instruments. This includes everything from solar panels for the battery to antennas. After all, many boat instruments use cables and pipes. It is important that this cabling has a watertight penetration. This is what transit on deck provides. By outputting transit on your boat you not only increase overall safety, but you prevent potential accidents (such as short circuits) and you increase the lifespan of several instruments on the boat.
How do you perform transit on deck?
The ultimate goal of deck penetration, no matter how many instruments you have on the boat and how much wiring is or isn't running, is to increase the safety of cables, pipes and ropes running across your deck. You can ensure that this wiring can pass safely over the deck in various ways. For example, in the Mediawinkel.eu webshop you will find various chrome-plated brass wire grommets, which are suitable for cables with various diameters. Other forms of wire penetration are also possible. These have in common that they prevent moisture from penetrating and they do not leak. This increases safety on board. The different types of transit for the deck also come in variants that are aimed at specific instruments for the boat, for example antennas or AIS systems.
But there are also other ways to improve safety through deck passage on the boat. A good example of this are the waterproof sockets that can be found in the Mediawinkel.eu range. Thanks to these sockets, there will never be a short circuit on the boat. But you can also consider deck filler caps that prevent water from entering the tank (these are often supplied with an optional lock, ideal to prevent theft).
Which deck transit accessories can you find at Mediawinkel.eu?
In the Mediawinkel.eu range you will find several types of accessories that will assist you with the deck penetration. Below you will find an overview:
Deck filler cap: prevents water from entering the fuel tank and prevents fuel theft.
Waterproof socket: prevent the risk of short circuits thanks to these sockets.
Brass: wire penetration suitable for cables of various sizes. Such accessories are made of corrosion-free materials.
Wire penetration: comparable to the brass. Can be placed in different positions. Wire penetrations are available for specific parts of the boat, such as an antenna.
Cover cap: for covering parts that are not corrosion resistant.
In short, plenty of choice when you are looking for a suitable deck penetration in the Mediawinkel.eu range. Here you will find excellent products from well-known manufacturers such as Raymarine, Minn Kota, Pacific Aerials, Glomex and many more. And all for an excellent price! Feel free to take a look at the wide range of Mediawinkel.eu.
