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10-21-2019, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
City: Oakdale NY
Vessel Name: Into The Blue
Vessel Model: Mainship Pilot 43
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 151
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Folding Radar Tower
We have to go under a bridge every time we leave port, so having a folding radar tower is a definite requirement. So after buying the boat 13 years ago I had one fabricated. It worked fine for years, but with tides changing (another subject that can be discussed, but please not here), the time before and after high tide to fit under the bridge has increased on a yearly basis from 10 minutes to 2 1/2 hours this year. The tide swing here off the Connetquot River is minimal, so every inch I can save is monumental.
With that in mind, I would like to replace my current radar arch (which has the hinge on the top of the hardtop) to one with the hinge over the front of the edge of the roof. This would save an approximate 6 inches. I found one company on the web in Seattle (Who Dat Towers) who offers this design.
Does anyone know of a fabricator who may do this on the east coast?
Thanks!
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10-21-2019, 10:33 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Au Gres, MI
Vessel Name: Black Dog
Vessel Model: Formula 41PC
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 21,129
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We had a radar arch made at Atlantic Towers for a previous boat. Worked well. They also fabricated a hardtop for the cockpit on that boat. No affiliation.
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10-22-2019, 12:35 AM
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Guru
City: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
Vessel Name: Capricorn
Vessel Model: Mariner 30 - Sedan Cruiser 1969
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 2,019
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I don't know the maker but I can find out what I purchased commercially for my boat. With my boat on a trailer, from the ground to the top of the boat can only be 16 feet so a folding pedestal was purchased. It isn't an arch so you might not be interested.
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10-22-2019, 05:32 AM
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Guru
City: Narragansett Bay
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 36 Classic #715
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 1,856
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10-22-2019, 11:48 AM
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Senior Member
City: Oak Island, NC
Vessel Name: Pawseidon
Vessel Model: Navigator 4600
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 134
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I used a company called Nautical Creations to fabricate a hinged radar mount for me a couple of months ago. He's in Louisville, KY.
Custom makes everything to fit customer's specific needs at a very reasonable price. Got exactly what I needed, fabricated and delivered in about 10 days.
https://nauticalcreations.com
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10-22-2019, 01:27 PM
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Technical Guru
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: Louisa
Vessel Model: Custom Built 38
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 6,194
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I had mine made by a local t-top/tuna tower mfg according to my design drawings. Compared to what those guys normally fab up, mine was a piece of cake and not expensive. In fact, all the mtl came from their scrap pile.
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10-22-2019, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
City: Oakdale NY
Vessel Name: Into The Blue
Vessel Model: Mainship Pilot 43
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 151
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My first radar arch I purchased from Atlantic Towers about 20 years ago (for a different boat). They’re in NJ, right? They did a wonderful job, including the installation. Thanks, I’ll check them out.
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10-22-2019, 08:01 PM
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Senior Member
City: Oakdale NY
Vessel Name: Into The Blue
Vessel Model: Mainship Pilot 43
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 151
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I was checking the removable option offered by Nautical Creations. (My radar transmits via WiFi, so the only cord is power). When you worked with them, did they customize your pedestal?
Thanks!
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10-22-2019, 10:01 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Saltspring Island
Vessel Name: Retreat
Vessel Model: C&L 44
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,656
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That sounds like a job for a local shop. Not too big, not at all specialized, but very specific to your boat, so you need to deliver accurate measurements and be there to explain your drawings.
When I was offered a shelter, 20 years ago, I had my radar on a mast that protruded above the allowable shelter height. I knew a welder who was good on custom stuff for a boatbuilder client, he had no trouble making my radar drop below shelter height, done quickly, not very expensive and very appropriately for the task. You need to find one.
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10-23-2019, 12:19 AM
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Guru
City: Between Oregon and Alaska
Vessel Name: Charlie Harper
Vessel Model: Wheeler Shipyard 83'
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 3,021
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Anybody that fabricates for the commercial fishing industry can make about anything. From a drawing, a picture, or plans.
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10-23-2019, 07:05 AM
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Guru
City: Bethesda, MD
Vessel Name: Solstice
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 47 Eastbay FB
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lepke
Anybody that fabricates for the commercial fishing industry can make about anything. From a drawing, a picture, or plans.
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The trouble is that says nothing about how timely they are, how careful they are about the installation process or how well they support their work after the fact. I think this is what's being asked here, someone local that will do a decent job for a private vessel.
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10-23-2019, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
City: Oak Island, NC
Vessel Name: Pawseidon
Vessel Model: Navigator 4600
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 134
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IntoTheBlue
I was checking the removable option offered by Nautical Creations. (My radar transmits via WiFi, so the only cord is power). When you worked with them, did they customize your pedestal?
Thanks!
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They made the pedestal as part of the order. Here are two pictures showing the mount upright and folded down. This radar dome is also WiFi but I also have a GPS antenna and navigation/anchor lights on it.
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