[C320-list] Radar

[Robert Seastream]

Many will say the higher, the better, as it generally gives greater 
range.  Where radar is concerned, higher also means increased 
probability of missing objects closer in, due to overshoot.  So, 
there's a tradeoff involved.  I'd go with the mast mount first, 
backstay second, transom third, all with regard to less stuff in the 
way of the 'view' of the radar.  With regard to ease of wiring, I'd 
forget the mast mount and consider the second two.

Bob Seastream
'Intuition' # 906


On Nov 29, 2007, at 2:03 PM, Richard A. Walker wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I am considering adding a Garmin 18 "Radar and Chart Plotter to 
> WindWalker.
> I am replacing a 8 year old Garmin 215 plotter that has worked well but
> getting out-of date.
>
> There seems to be 3 locations for the RADAR:
>
> *	Mast about at the lower spreader
> *	Pole on the transom
> *	Attached to the backstay where it splits (Questus Mount)
>
> The good and bad seems to be:
>
> *	Mast about at the lower spreader
> o	Hard to run wire down the mast and thru the cabin.  More windage and
> weight aloft.
> *	Pole on the transom
> o	Too much stuff there already with my dingy davits; but has a simple
> wire run.
> *	Attached to the backstay where it splits (Questus Mount)
> o	Interesting but not much known.  Wire run is also easy.
>
> Any of you folks have any suggestions?  Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
>
> Dick Walker
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986
>
>
>