[C320-list] Radar

[Richard Smith]

Hi Dick - I inherited a backstay mounted radar with our 320 (hull #986).  If it had been my choice originally, I probably would have gone with a mast mount but I must say that I've been quite pleased with the rig.  

Other than that persistent, paranoid part of my brain that insists that it's being fried by the radar dome from 3 feet over my head, I've been very happy.  If I had to chose today, I'd probably go with the backstay mount again.

I'm a Lake Ontario sailor and I find that I'm much more interested in detecting things within a mile or two than I am about things many miles away so lower is better for that.  Alas, Halcyon is all wrapped up for the winter but I can send you some photos in the spring if it helps at all...

Fair Winds,
Rich.