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Radar Angle Question (help!)

Posted By: Sean Burlingham
Date: Wednesday, 13 April 2005, at 9:45 p.m.

I'm mounting a radar on my B33. I'm concerned about the radar's ability to see correctly when running on plane because of the high planing angle. If mounted horizontally seems like it would be looking at clouds when the boat is up on plane.

I'm wondering what angle to mount the array, looking down from horizontal towards the bow, such that I won't be losing radar range/visibility while cruising. There are brackets out there with a built-in angle up to 20 degrees. Conversely, I'm afraid of installing too much angle, that might leave the radar looking down at the water when trolling.

Anybody that could shed some wisdom on this would be greatly appreciated.

Messages In This Thread

Radar Angle Question (help!)
Sean Burlingham -- Wednesday, 13 April 2005, at 9:45 p.m.

Re: Radar Angle Question (help!)
Vic Roy -- Wednesday, 13 April 2005, at 10:05 p.m.

Thanks Uncle Vic
Sean Burlingham -- Thursday, 14 April 2005, at 5:08 p.m.