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antena location
oliver1234	#1  Posted on 03/15/08 - 9:26 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 114 Comments: 0 Joined: 10/02/07	where is the best location for a vhf antena on a montauk? i think that mounting it on the side of the console will get anoying because you will bump into it every time you try to walk by it so i have been considering mounting on top of the console right in the middle but then you need to look at it all the time when you drive. is there anywhere else to mount it? i have an 8 foot antena by the way and it needs to fold so i can fit unded the bridge
Phil T	#2  Posted on 03/15/08 - 9:39 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Have you considered the rail in the stern corner on a rail mount? The mount looks like THIS. I found this position on my Outrage keeps it far enough back people will not grab onto it when trying to board. With a rail mount, you can lay it down for the bridge and storage. I don't have a photo of my setup and it is snowing outside so I can't take a photo for ya. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Doug V	#3  Posted on 03/15/08 - 10:09 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 340 Comments: 3 Joined: 09/21/05	Using a rail mount at the stern worked nicely on the Sakonnet I once owned. It folded down out of the way while fishing. Having the antenna at the stern is very convenient for routing of the coaxial cable as well.
MW	#4  Posted on 03/15/08 - 10:34 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	I have it on the port side of my "sport 15" (8' glass shakespear) stern, it fold's down, it's also a "Solid core" antenna so if anyone steps on it while folded down flat (nylon ratchet mount), it won't break. It's a fast "take down" too. mw Edited by MW on 03/15/08 - 10:34 AM
MDBayMontauk	#5  Posted on 03/16/08 - 6:43 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 22 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/26/06	I have mine mounted on the grab rail above the center console on the right side. I use the mount referenced by CBO above and it folds down when I am trailering the boat or need to put it in the garage. Since it is in the center of the boat it is also out of the way while fishing. Thanks, MDBayMontauk
arthureld	#6  Posted on 03/16/08 - 11:31 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	Great thread. I still haven't installed my radio and antena. Since I just bought full canvas from Mills, I'm thinking the rear rail mount might be my best choice. I'll get a better idea when I get it back from Mills. They stored it indoors for me all winter.
MDBayMontauk	#7  Posted on 03/18/08 - 9:13 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 22 Comments: 1 Joined: 06/26/06	I have full mills canvas on my boat and the antenna folded down against the RPS poses no problems for the canvas. Just a thought.
mattgeiger	#8  Posted on 03/18/08 - 12:59 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 310 Comments: 2 Joined: 02/22/07	Mine was mounted on top of the starboard gunnel [see first pic on my PP]. I'm about to replace the antenna and radio, and was wondering if there was a better spot - so thanks for the thread. Cape Dory 28 Hobie 20 Miracle A Class Catamaran
arthureld	#9  Posted on 03/18/08 - 3:06 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	MDBayMontauk wrote: I have full mills canvas on my boat and the antenna folded down against the RPS poses no problems for the canvas. Just a thought. Thanks for the input MD. I'll have to try that spot too.