Wow, Just noticed...
08-28-2002 | 01:02 PM
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Wow, Just noticed...
56-hundred-some-odd posts in the Baja Forum. That's like double the second most visited owner's forum. We've got a lot going on in here!
Just saying "Hey!"
Just saying "Hey!"
Last edited by Baja Daze; 08-28-2002 at 02:00 PM.
08-28-2002 | 03:05 PM
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From: Beautiful North Carolina
Frank,
The antenna I used is the stainless Shakespear 5241R on the stainless steel adjustable mount. It is on the starboard side of the boat within easy reach.
Yes, I did use the accessory switch for the radio. There are two on my boat that seemed to be open and not working anything.
That worked out very nice.
I will post a picture tonight that shows it better.
Mark
The antenna I used is the stainless Shakespear 5241R on the stainless steel adjustable mount. It is on the starboard side of the boat within easy reach.
Yes, I did use the accessory switch for the radio. There are two on my boat that seemed to be open and not working anything.
That worked out very nice.
I will post a picture tonight that shows it better.
Mark
08-28-2002 | 04:00 PM
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From: Beautiful North Carolina
Frank,
Believe me, I know how you feel. This is the second one I have done and it gets easier.
Remember- Measure twice drill once.
The key thing is to make sure what is behind the deck before you drill. You don't want to mess up any electrical wiring, hydraulic lines, cables, etc. Also want plenty of clearence for bolt heads.
Make sure you use split tip drill bits. They have a small point that sticks out. These will not walk on you and work great on fiberglass.
Good luck
Mark
Believe me, I know how you feel. This is the second one I have done and it gets easier.
Remember- Measure twice drill once.
The key thing is to make sure what is behind the deck before you drill. You don't want to mess up any electrical wiring, hydraulic lines, cables, etc. Also want plenty of clearence for bolt heads.
Make sure you use split tip drill bits. They have a small point that sticks out. These will not walk on you and work great on fiberglass.
Good luck
Mark
08-28-2002 | 04:13 PM
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Baja342,
I've got a raymarine VHF on my boat... 4' fiberglass Shakespeare Galaxy 5400-XT antenna. I almost bought the metal one, but I liked the fiberglass antenna better...
My antenna is mounted on the port side of my boat, and the radio under the helm. I didn't use a switch, just the knob on the radio. I usually take it out when I put the boat away anyway.
I've got a raymarine VHF on my boat... 4' fiberglass Shakespeare Galaxy 5400-XT antenna. I almost bought the metal one, but I liked the fiberglass antenna better...
My antenna is mounted on the port side of my boat, and the radio under the helm. I didn't use a switch, just the knob on the radio. I usually take it out when I put the boat away anyway.
