Radar Mount options?

[SBLGFD]

Looking into options for mounting a radar dome on my 96 272 sailfish. I recently acquired a 4KW Raytheon unit in like new shape and am planning on making it the spring project. The issue I have is that I trailer in and out to the ramp on a several time per week bases. I think the radar dome is going to be pretty tall especially if I put it on a raised mount – from what I read higher is better. I was thinking up at lease 4-5 inches. So wondering if anyone is using a hinged folding mount and how that works with the cabling ect. Or if you are using a fixed mount and trailer have you had any problems?

Thanks

Chris

 

[yankeecause]

Radar mount

Hi, Chris. I'm planning the same type of set up on the to of my Gulfstream. But i'm not going to try any type of hinged mount. I will plan my trailering route to avoid low branches, ect. the big trucks keep the trees trimmed pretty well. I think a hinged mount would just leave A chance for rattling and shaking. Plus you would need A lot of slack in the cables. Those are just my thoughts. Good luck! Soon will be the spring Coho!! Joe.

 

[SBLGFD]

Joe,

Agree on the wire issue and that hinging it would make a mess. I think I am at something over 12' now and the dome will be bumping against 13 feet. I only have one route to the ramp luckily its only about 2 miles - might need to do some midnight tree trimming. You ever come up to Door County with your boat? I was sort of thinking about trying to get a Lake Michigan Grady owners club started.


Chris

 

[yankeecause]

Radar mount

Hi, Chris, I was on washington island this year, late oct. I had my warrior backtroller smallie fishing with our club, walleyes unlimited. My Grady came from a man in fish creek, the boat spent it's life in door county until I bought it a year and a half ago. Not many Gradys down this way. I keep mine in a slip at northpoint and know of only one other. Joe.