[C320-list] Radome pole mount

[Jack Russ]

Jeffrey, et.al,
Thank you all for your input.
Jack #51

> Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2012 17:34:52 -0400
> From: jkapec at tkdg.com
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Radome pole mount
> 
> 
> I have a Furuno 24" radome mounted on our 320.  I purchased 
> the Gauhaur 8 foot tall several years ago when I bought the 
> Furuno chart plotter radar system.   I purchased the Gauhaur 
> with the  2 1/2" dia stainless pole option. It has a 
> substantial platform for bolting and securing the radome.  
> Gauhaur will ask for the make/model of radar unit you are 
> installing and they will have the correct mount welded onto 
> the tube tower.  There is a protective surround that 
> protects the Radome and I mounted my Furuno GPS antenna to 
> that.  The fit and fins of this system is excellent.  It is 
> sound and stiff.  Will take a lot of rocking and heavy 
> weather with no deflection.  The mounting flange that bolts 
> to the deck is substantial.
> 
> My unit is mounted onto the second step of the stern deck 
> and there is a second arm that is attached to the pole and 
> that mounts to the starboard safety rail.  When this is 
> completed it feels like a rock. The cables are routed 
> through the inside of the tube and then routed up through 
> the vent intake cover.  All works very nicely and the 
> overall aesthetics are excellent.
> 
> Radar image is very good.  At the end of the season when the 
> mast is removed I do not have to deal with removing the 
> radar cabling. It simply stays on the boat and the boat 
> cover has a provision for the vertical stainless column.  I 
> ma very pleased with this system.
> 
> for Reference
> 
> http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=42
> 
> Jeffrey Kapec
> Petite Suite  Hull 718