I've stated many times on here that the best place on a sailboat for the VHF
antenna is the stern rail.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport

I'm not convinced about that even with this disaster.

I don't believe you can get the range and it's another
thing to snag on something. I could perhaps see having
a spare that does that, but I don't like the idea of having
one there all the time.

"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
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I've stated many times on here that the best place on a sailboat for the
VHF
antenna is the stern rail.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport

I have a spare mount on the stern as a back-up, wire run inside the
pulpit tubing and to the Nav Station. A very simple disconnect and hook
up, But I agree with you. The main antenna should be as high as you can
get it. Also, I've had to replace the spare several times due to phyical
damage, usally from dingy use.

OT

Loco,

The best plce for vhf antenna is still the mast BUT I agree about the
stern rail for mounting the spare (which should be mounted) and ready
for the switch ove

Ole Thomr