Thanks !

 

JP

 

From: Martin DeYoung [mailto:mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 2:36 PM
To: ja...@jpiworldwide.com; cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: RE: Stus-List furuno radars

 

JP,

 

I have installed radars on 2 C&Cs, a 1980 36 and a 1971 43.

 

On the 36 I used the Questus gimbaled mount on a backstay pole.  On the 43 I
installed a stand-alone pole (+- 12’ off the deck) next to the backstay with
the ability to tilt.  In both cases the power and signal cable was run from
the nav station under the cockpit then up to the antenna.

 

I have owned a Furuno radar but do not know if the antennas within a
model/year range are interchangeable.  My guess is there might be some
compatibility within models but not across the entire product range.

 

I do recommend you pick a power (i.e. range) and installation that matches
your planned usage.  We went for better coverage within a few miles over
better long range (12+ miles) as most of our trips where limited visibility
is an issue will be in PNW waters not offshore.

 

My father-in-law installed a cheap radar on his classic (old wood) power
boat. I was onboard to be the designated driver for a foggy Seattle
Christmas Ship booze cruise a few years back.  When I went to use the radar
to make sense of the Charlie Foxtrot of floating traffic stuffed into Lake
Union I found his “looks better that way” antenna installation made it
impossible to see anything within a ½ mile radius.  In Lake Union almost
everything is within ½ mile.  His Christmas lights did look nice though.

 

Martin

Calypso

1971 C&C 43

Seattle

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of J.P.
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:48 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Stus-List furuno radars

 

All,

 

I am not real sharp on radar.. but I have a Furuno 1832 that I want to
install on my boat and I am wondering if ANY 4kw model furuno radome will
work? Are the radomes interchangeable like other antennas? Anyone have any
experience putting radar on their boat?


JP

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