rhys wrote:
On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 17:20:53 -0500, "Bruce on horizon"
wrote:

I would like to see out 8 to 10 miles with the

radome mounted 20-30' up the mizzen. I


Sidebar question: Am I woefully ignorant on radar implementation or am
I correct in assuming that a target heading directly for one's bow
would be invisible to a mizzen mounted radar due to the three-to-four
degree "screen" of the main mast directly ahead?

Or am I missing something? Why the mizzen (aside from its convenience
and the fact few people use a mizzen stays'l, so nothing to hook the
radome or mount).

R.

Quite possibly, IF you where an expert helmsman at all times.

otn

BTW I hate small displays. I'd get the biggest one possible.
Also, don't get hung up on the "height of eye" distance capabilities of
your radar ..... your "HE" may only say 6ish miles, but you'll be able
to see a whole bunch of stuff beyond that.

otn