Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/

Lloyd wrote:
Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/



I'd get the array up as high as possible to improve coverage, and also
to keep it from washing over people in the cockpit or on deck. Some say
the jury is still "out" regarding any harmful effects from exposure to
radar at close range, but when it comes "in" it might be too late to do
anything about past exposures.

Lloyd wrote:
Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/



I'd get the array up as high as possible to improve coverage, and also
to keep it from washing over people in the cockpit or on deck. Some say
the jury is still "out" regarding any harmful effects from exposure to
radar at close range, but when it comes "in" it might be too late to do
anything about past exposures.

On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 11:54:31 -0800, Lloyd wrote:

Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.


One other thing: Am I correct in assuming if I have MY unit on, it shows
up on other peoples radar's too? (ie don't need a radar reflector)


Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/

"Lloyd" wrote in message
news
Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on
it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/


Just attach a mounting platform to the mast and attach the radar unit to the
platform.

The display should be mounted at the main helm area. All your electronics
should be mounted in a central area. All displays should be removable and
taken off the boat when you leave.

How do you steer the boat from "all over the cockpit, rarely behind the
wheel.."???

On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:03:19 -0500, *JimH* wrote:


"Lloyd" wrote in message
news
Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on
it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/


Just attach a mounting platform to the mast and attach the radar unit to the
platform.

The display should be mounted at the main helm area. All your electronics
should be mounted in a central area. All displays should be removable and
taken off the boat when you leave.


Well, SWMBO vetoed the purchase, so it's radar reflector, 2 GPS's,
Sounder, VHF, etc. for now... (And those displays are mainly mounted on
the bulkhead in front of the cockpit. I bought the Furano GPS specifically
because it has a display I can read fron 10 ft away)

How do you steer the boat from "all over the cockpit, rarely behind the
wheel.."???

1. Otto (I can make corrections from the display unit mounted under the
dodger),
2. Under sail, Far Cove is well-balanced enough that she doesn't
need helm corrections, and
3. from beside the wheel, in front of the wheel (leaning against the
pedestal...)

Lloyd

Override the veto and deal with SWMBO later, maybe with bling bling.
"Lloyd" wrote in message
news
On Fri, 18 Nov 2005 18:03:19 -0500, *JimH* wrote:


"Lloyd" wrote in message
news
Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell
me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on
it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not
be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/


Just attach a mounting platform to the mast and attach the radar unit to
the
platform.

The display should be mounted at the main helm area. All your
electronics
should be mounted in a central area. All displays should be removable
and
taken off the boat when you leave.


Well, SWMBO vetoed the purchase, so it's radar reflector, 2 GPS's,
Sounder, VHF, etc. for now... (And those displays are mainly mounted on
the bulkhead in front of the cockpit. I bought the Furano GPS specifically
because it has a display I can read fron 10 ft away)

How do you steer the boat from "all over the cockpit, rarely behind the
wheel.."???

1. Otto (I can make corrections from the display unit mounted under the
dodger),
2. Under sail, Far Cove is well-balanced enough that she doesn't
need helm corrections, and
3. from beside the wheel, in front of the wheel (leaning against the
pedestal...)

Lloyd

JRC makes good stuff. I picked up the 1800 a while back for Cruis'n
Rulz!. Killer radar. Just think, Lloyd, for another $400. you could have
a color LCD and split screen CmapNT+ chartplotter, and twice the range.....
JR

Lloyd wrote:

Hi,
Well, after thinking about it for several years, I'm biting the bullet
and buying radar for Far Cove. I just want a Simple one that will tell me
if a freighter is bearing down on me 2 miles away in the fog. So I'm
getting the JRC 1000 - Steveston Marine has it for $1200.

This weekend, I'm just gonna duct-tape(?) the antenna to the dodger or
something, but I'd appreciate suggestions on where to mount on a 36ft
sailboat. Mast? Or separate mast on the stern? Or should I get a "radar
arch" and mount my VHF antenna, GPS antenna, radar, and solar panels on it?

Also, where should I mount the display? I steer Far Cove from all over
the cockpit, rarely from behind the wheel, so a pedastal mount may not be
the best (maybe OK if it swivels...). And I'd have to remove it when I'm
leaving the boat. Or maybe under the dodger?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36
http://www.bcboatnet.org/



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