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Old 04-21-2012 | 08:55 AM
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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?
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No holes and is below the railing so the cover doesn't touch it.
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Old 04-22-2012 | 10:36 AM
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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
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Old 04-22-2012 | 07:56 PM
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Where are you going to mount the gps? I can't find a spot on my 32?



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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
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Old 04-22-2012 | 08:29 PM
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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.
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It's very tight but it can be done.
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Old 04-23-2012 | 02:32 PM
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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.
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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.
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Old 04-23-2012 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JoCo32
It's very tight but it can be done.
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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