# Stern light electrical connections **URL:** \ **Category:** PARTS\ **Created:** [January 16, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90 "2024-01-16T21:33:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/1 "2024-01-16T21:33:07Z")
I’ve got a 58 15’ Cavalier. I’ve had issues with the electrical connector in the base of the stern pole and the base. I’ve cleaned them and tested everything and in my opinion comes down to these connectors being bad. I can’t find this style of connectors anywhere. Anybody have any ideas? ![70899097285__F3F9DEEA-A25F-4DB0-A5BB-022C8B9758DD](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/cfedbf92c0255195f318db3b0ded775de7c97e18.jpeg) ![70897619506__9A94541C-937C-4BB7-8850-80BB3B610FB0](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/7f1b018485ca3d17e7b6d915cd1ac45024b1c7dc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/2 "2024-01-16T22:14:49Z")
Try jim Staib at fine wood boats. ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 10:59pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/3 "2024-01-16T22:59:28Z")
No luck with Jim, he was stumped so this is literally my last hope. Was hoping to stir some engagement on this new platform. Thanks for doing this Matt ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/4 "2024-01-16T23:23:29Z")
Challenge accepted ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/5 "2024-01-16T23:35:24Z")
The first image is the connector that goes in the bottom of the flag pole, the second image is the connector in the base. If we need some better pictures I can get them ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/6 "2024-01-16T23:35:58Z")
Try this. Great guy. [https://classicboathardware.com/](https://classicboathardware.com/) ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/7 "2024-01-16T23:37:00Z")
Joel is a great guy and may have a used one ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 11:15am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/8 "2024-01-17T11:15:23Z")
Also try Dave at Classic Boat Connection, they have a bunch of stern light hardware ---
**Author:** ![matt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/matt/32/1_2.png) [@matt](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/matt)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/9 "2024-01-17T13:20:07Z")
Okay, after talking to some life lines, you may be able to find other connectors and then the fit may be the issue so thats part of the fun, Jim used to stock the conectors. Did you share the image with him. ---
**Author:** ![WoodyBoatDoc](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/woodyboatdoc/32/72_2.png) [@WoodyBoatDoc](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/WoodyBoatDoc)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/10 "2024-01-17T13:42:30Z")
The base looks to be modified from original… Possibly it was drilled out to accept the electrical contact that is usually installed in the pole? Look for an example of an original stern pole chrome base and compare. ---
**Author:** ![tomroamer](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/tomroamer/32/108_2.png) [@tomroamer](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/tomroamer)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/11 "2024-01-17T15:23:30Z")
Try AA Marine [A Marine - Restoration Marine Hardware, Vintage Boat Parts, and Gauges | AA Marine - Classic Boating](https://www.classicboating.com/) ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/0754671795ba0fbd7bc6353879f5372b2065b9dc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/12 "2024-01-17T19:21:41Z")
Thank you everyone- I’ve reached out to Joel- he’s the only one I haven’t contacted. I’m going to get some better pictures and a video to post ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 2:37am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/13 "2024-01-18T02:37:42Z")
Joel emailed me back and I’m going to send him this info too. Thought I’d share a couple of videos and pictures of the electrical connectors in my stern pole. ![IMG_3922](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/9acdff9ab2d67edba11cbd079d3b6eb7ea2f6754.jpeg) ![IMG_3923](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/00c53a80d92518744686af123828c4717b1fb671.jpeg) ![IMG_3924](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/9e5d4b7d411748a71bb5cd21a4a4e2b6a6fc9f35.jpeg) ![IMG_3927](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/acb21291533062cc2b28dcae38ed611b32020af4.jpeg) ![IMG_3925](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/6559f1ddfdc32e87ccd834d1e1b84d9bcc2eac68.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 2:38am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/14 "2024-01-18T02:38:39Z")
![IMG_3928](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/b577e81847130738815a701d31a1a11076aef61e.jpeg) ![IMG_3930](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/47858b0503893adf8ddb037e0cc907279044fd5b.jpeg) ![IMG_3929](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/792b6c5146a003c66f075a175b5841a66fc6f62b.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/15 "2024-01-18T02:44:14Z")
Links to YouTube videos (couldn’t post them here) [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/d5aff1c394c04b64fea5e50e893edaa8f7764b91.jpeg "58 Cavalier Stern Pole Connection") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlfWOSg7GpQ) [![](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/uploads/oldboatshome/original/1X/2fe2e6027ed55efe698d7d802cfe98ab32d081ba.jpeg "58 Cavalier Stern Pole light working without base and connectors") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=650qzo_azec) ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/16 "2024-01-18T02:51:32Z")
I did a few months back, we were on the phone and I texted him pictures. I know this is an oddball situation with my boat being a cavalier. Likely odds and ends parts to put it together. All of these parts appear to work together and show no indication of being bastardized. With the way this pole locks in place (push and twist to lock in place) I need to have a male end on the bottom of the pole that can spin in the female end of the deck connection. ---
**Author:** ![Syd](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/syd/32/199_2.png) [@Syd](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Syd)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/17 "2024-01-19T15:20:16Z")
If you can’t find the parts maybe some longer wire and ends and just let the connection drop down inside ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/18 "2024-01-19T15:52:33Z")
That’s a great idea Syd- I may go that route. An original stern pole is pretty pricey I’m finding! I need to figure out a way to secure the pole in the base if I do that. The connections allow it to have a snug fit when it’s rotated and “locked” in the base. As I’m typing this I’m thinking I might be able to remove the plastic terminal inner parts to give me enough clearance for wire to pass through and keep the brass to create a snug fit! Thanks for the idea 😀 ---
**Author:** ![Syd](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/forum.oldboatshome.com/syd/32/199_2.png) [@Syd](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Syd)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/19 "2024-01-19T16:28:50Z")
It’s usually a dimple in the metal that holds the inner part in. Should be able to drill it out glad to be of help ---
**Author:** ![Jnbailey71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/8baadc/32.png) [@Jnbailey71](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/u/Jnbailey71)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90/20 "2024-01-19T17:40:28Z")
Yes sir! I already prepped that trying to troubleshoot the connectors 🤣 should be pretty easy to remove them and route wire! [Next page](https://forum.oldboatshome.com/t/stern-light-electrical-connections/90.md?page=2)