On Sat, 03 Apr 2004 21:40:28 +1200, bruce wrote:


Is 20ft generally acknowledged as the optimum height above the deck?

I prefer it lower, to reduce sea clutter. I couldn't put it low enough
on the mast, because it would interfere with the spinnaker pole track.

For that reason, I mounted it aft on its own mast. The large number of
boats so arranged indicates that no optimum height is "generally
acknowledged."

Higher is better if you use the radar mainly for weather spotting.






Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


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