I did just that with my 1st Rhodes  50 years ago using the method you described with the PVC. A lot of work. With a later Rhodes I just attached a series of plywood blocks with 5200 and temporary tape till it cured. These were located behind the seats. Then zipped tied the cables to the blocks. Nice and neat, easy access and much easier than the PVC. You could use outside rated flex conduit if that is your preference. Anyway good luck on the project.
Chris Geankoplis
XENOS
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> On Jan 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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>  I agree it’d be easier, but I prefer not drilling unnecessary holes in the fiberglass (if possible).The point of using the 3/4” conduit is to allow the wiring to remain accessible.  I’m not sure how much of a hardship digging the foam will be, certainly more than under the seats .
> Thanks for your input,   Peter
>    On Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:01:28 AM EST, Ric Stott <ric at stottarchitecture.com> wrote:  
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> HI Peter Seems much easier to run wire to the Laz from the port or starboard sides, under the cockpit seats. I ran new starter cables and a 12V wire to the Laz for Laz and under port side cockpit seat for  LED  lighting without much difficulty. That way your wires remain somewhat accessible. Digging through the foam seams like an unnecessary hardship to me. Ric SV Dadventure HB NY 
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> On Jan 16, 2026, at 10:50 AM, peter beckerman via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
> Hi all,    I’m looking to run an electrical conduit between the cabin and lazeret.  I’m hoping to run a 3/4 inch PVC pipe between the floatation foam and the cockpit sole.  As there is little room to work with, my plan (such as it is) is to cut some “teeth” in the leading edge of the PVC and try to trim away enough foam to allow the pipe to make the run.  I’m looking for opinions about whether this seems like a good plan, or if anyone has any reasons why I should reconsider.  As always, thanks for your thoughts.  BTW happy new year!
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> Richard F. Stott, AIA, LEED AP 
> ric at stottarchitecture.com
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