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PostPosted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
What about mounting a Tri-Lens on top of the radar dome? Is there enough clearance inside so that the swing arm won't hit the mounting bolts?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jay

That would seem like the most logical place, I agree. However, I have a storage cover that is made to fit over the radar dome, and I know it will support the weight. That is why I am looking at/for alternative mounting sites--ie under the radar, and up close to the post, to keep it within the area where the boat storage cover would not be affected and it would not have to support the extra weight.

Good idea for most applications I would think.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 6:54 am    Post subject: Radar Reflectors Reply with quote
Hi,
Thanks Joe for posting the picture. Smile The model shown in the picture of Will-C is a standard Davis Echomaster. It comes apart and stores flat. I remove it for trailering by pulling one cotter pin. Normally I leave it assembled so I can just slide down on the mount. The standard Echomaster radar reflector is Defender part # 803137 cost 47.99 The mount part # 803141 cost 25.99. You will need to pick up two 1 1/2 inch stainless steel u bolts with washers and nylon lock nuts for the mount. For me this seemed like a simple solution. On Defender's home page use the search box and type in radar reflectors, they have a bunch. No I have no affiliation with Defender, but they are a no nonsense supplier with decent prices.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
OK, so if the MOBRI (Tube type) reflector works best in a vertical mounting, why would it not work in a horizontal mount as well?

Jeff said:
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"I have one of the thin tubular Mobri types lying around and I've been meaning to tie it to one of our racing buoys (all plastic) at the yacht club and then motor around it with the C-Dory radar and see how it looks. It was rated poorly."


Jeff, If you get a chance to do this, any chance you can try it in both vertical and horizontal applications? Twisted Evil

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
hardee wrote:
OK, so if the MOBRI (Tube type) reflector works best in a vertical mounting, why would it not work in a horizontal mount as well?


It is designed to reflect signals from all directions around its long axis, but not signals originating along its axis. It is assumed that when it is hanging your angle of heel will be fairly small. A unit mounted horizontally will sometimes experience signals close to its long axis which it is not designed to reflect.
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 11:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you.That is plain and simple and logical, just needed it pointed out. Embarassed So the horozontal application is out. Back to the drawing board. Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Still thinking a tri-lens might work behind and under the post.



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