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Wildman_grafix 04-21-2012 08:55 AM

VHF antenna
 
Where have you guys put your VHF antenna’s?

I kind of hate the thought of mounting on the side of the boat and have looked at some of the rail mounts, but not sure what I want to do. Anyone have pictures of what you have done?

US1 Fountain 04-21-2012 08:14 PM

4 Attachment(s)
No holes and is below the railing so the cover doesn't touch it.

Wildman_grafix 04-22-2012 10:36 AM

Thanks Jerry,

That is what I decided to do, installing it today if the rain holds out. Next GPS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, anyone used a Garmin 740?

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=37721

32 vette 04-22-2012 07:56 PM

Where are you going to mount the gps? I can't find a spot on my 32?




Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix (Post 3669905)
Thanks Jerry,

That is what I decided to do, installing it today if the rain holds out. Next GPS,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, anyone used a Garmin 740?

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=37721


Wildman_grafix 04-22-2012 08:29 PM

I think I can fit the 740 to the left of the compass. I may have to have the local machine shop make a lower mount, it will be tight but I think it can be done.

JoCo32 04-22-2012 08:57 PM

It's very tight but it can be done.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...4-22-12049.jpg

soldier4402 04-23-2012 02:32 PM

could you hide under the gunnels somwhere. Cut down the atenna if its doesnt fit and just go underneath. I thought about this but the Ipod does the job, but it would be nice to just flick on the radio and call it a day.

US1 Fountain 04-23-2012 03:57 PM

VHF works by line of sight. Best if up high as possible, plus the signal would be more verticle, vs horizontal if mounted laying down.

Wildman_grafix 04-23-2012 06:48 PM


Originally Posted by JoCo32 (Post 3670303)
It's very tight but it can be done.
http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...4-22-12049.jpg

JoCo that looks great, have any of your antenna?

I bought a rail mount but don't like it, going to take it back.
May have to talk to our machine shop.


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