[C320-list] Radar

[Jon Vez]

Hi Dick,

I decided on transom mounting my radar a few years ago primarily due to the
wire run and eliminating one more thing to worry about when the mast gets
pulled--Take a look on the 320 site for pics and my write up on how I
installed. If you have questions, just let me know...Good luck with your
decision...

Regards,

Jon
Solstice #582

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A. Walker
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:03 PM
To: 'C320-List'
Subject: [C320-list] Radar

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getting out-of date.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