Re: Monterey 250CR Ceiling Lights In Cuddy
I can't speak directly to Monterey but several manufacturers I know typically use a solid laminate for the cabin top. By solid I mean a cored laminate with balsa, PVC foam, plywood, etc. to get the required strength and stiffness with less weight to keep the center of gravity low. We would include a wire chase in the laminate during the layup if wires were needed up there. I expect you will have to use some kind of surface mount wire chase. I would never remove the vinyl and cut through the lower laminate. There are many out there, try Lowes, Home Depot, etc. I would opt for plastic in a marine environment as opposed to any kind of ferrous metal.