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10 ft pole
on a Catalina 400
Configuration 1
Configuration 2
2 axis pole pivot base
3.25" wide,
4.00" fore and aft

Individually adjustable
strut collars

Strut pivot base
Type 316L stainless
and hard anodized aluminum
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Yacht
Specialties' Radar pole is modular in design and allows configuration
to your exact requirement.
The basic pole assembly (configuration "B" below) includes all the parts needed to mount your
Radar
or Satellite Radome.
By adding antenna/light arms and light brackets, our Radar
pole can also be used
to
mount other antennas,
(in addition to the Radome) such as VHF, TV and GPS,
or navigation and floodlights.
Up to 3 antenna/light arms can be mounted. Please read about the different configurations below.
Antenna/light arms are available in 2 lengths for Radomes up to 20"
and 28" diameter.
Design Highlights:
The base of the pole incorporates an innovative 2-Axis
pivot-base that
minimizes
stressing
of the mounting area and makes for hassle free installation on
any
surface from horizontal to vertical.
This pivot base allows the Radar pole to be folded parallel with
the deck, for ease of maintenance,
overhead clearance or boat
storage.
The base also pivots from side to side up to 10 degrees to compensate for deck crown and other
mounting surface angles.
The support struts incorporate a pivoting mounting base that uses a backlash-free ball joint.
The strut collars are individually adjustable and PTFE lined to minimize the possibility
of
corrosion
and to
prevent scratching of the highly polished pole during installation.
The strut collars utilize an proprietary
strut-to-collar connecting
pin that eliminates mechanical play.
Our Radar pole will not rattle at various engine rpm or make annoying
clicking sounds
when the boat rolls from side side.
Construction:
The pole and struts are made of stainless steel.
The pivot-base, strut collars, Radome mounting plates and Antenna/Light arms
are machined,
not cast,
from marine
grade aluminum billet. This alloy
is stronger and more resistant to corrosion than that used by
other
manufacturers for their castings (typically type 356).
We believe that powder-coating is not a suitable finish in a marine environment.
All aluminum parts
used as part of our Radar mounts are anodized, primed with epoxy primer
and finally
top coated with a highly
UV resistant polyurethane paint
(white).
All metal finishing is done to military specifications.
The standard Pole is 8 ft tall, with a diameter of 2.5" and is supported by 2 struts. Other lengths are available.
The standard support struts are 57" and 60" long. Other lengths can be fabricated to meet your requirement at no extra cost.
The pole tube is made of highly polished, type 316L stainless steel.
Weight is approximately 30 pounds and depends on configuration.
The base of the pole measures
4.00" by 3.25". (the 4 inch dimension points fore and aft)
The pole is available
in 3 standard configurations.
All 3 configurations include a Radome mounting
plate of your choice
and backup
plates for the
pole and struts.
Configuration B: (basic)
Includes the pole assembly, Radome
mounting plate of your choice and backup plates for the pole
and strut bases.
All the parts you need to mount your Radar or Satellite Radome
See parts/price list for available Radome mounting plates.
Configuration 1: see picture
Includes the pole assembly, 1 antenna/light arm and 1 antenna/light
mount.
Optional parts may be shown in picture.
Configuration 2: see picture
Includes the pole assembly, 2 antenna/light arms and 2 antenna/light
mounts.
Optional parts may be shown in picture.
Note: Configurations 1 and 2 are available with long or short antenna/light arms.
All pole assemblies above are supported by 2 struts.
As mentioned,
all 3 configurations above can be further modified
by the addition of various
light brackets and
adapters (see parts/price
list).
For aesthetic reasons,
we do not make universal Radome mounting
plates
with
unsightly slots
and
unused holes.
All mounting
plates are made to fit your specific brand of Radar
or Satellite
Radome.
Mounting plates for all popular brands of Radar and Satellite Radomes are
in stock.
The pole can be
fabricated in any reasonable length.
Only 8 ft poles are in stock. Special sizes usually take 3 days to fabricate.
Shipping handling and insurance to anywhere in the contiguous USA via UPS ground is $75.00
Any pole taller than 8 ft can only be shipped by truck (very expensive).
We ship this item only in the continental USA
We honestly believe that this is simply the best Radar Pole made; with fit, finish and features
not available anywhere else. How can we make this claim?
Note: Antennas and lights are shown for illustration only and are not included
or sold by Yacht Specialties Northwest.
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