radar arches

dingy · 24 March 2018, 17:58

hey guys

those of you with radar arches can you post pictures of them, Im doing get one fabbed up but wanted to see what others have done maybe i missed some great ideas to incorporate onto it

Capt John · 24 March 2018, 20:57

This is my friends arch. I am probably going to do something similar on my boat. I'll will also be watching this thread for ideas.

willk · 24 March 2018, 21:18

I'm sure Pikey Dave wouldn't mind me posting a couple of his enormous erection, aka the Mother of all Radar Arches...

Andre · 24 March 2018, 21:19

We call them A Frames as not every rib is fitted with a radar

This is my A Frame and c/w radar scanner. You can slide 2 x 30" liferings under the scanner. Enough space for the GoPro, electric horn, VHF antenna, navigation lights etc. On each side just above the tube you can see a stainless steel cleat for mooring

willk · 24 March 2018, 21:26

I was somewhat in awe the first time I encountered Dave's in Dublin. When asked why he went to such lengths, he replied that he simply wanted to make sure that everyone saw him coming.

Mine is a much more modest affair:

willk · 24 March 2018, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Andre

electric horn

You got the horn too then?

Andre · 24 March 2018, 22:47

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Originally Posted by willk

You got the horn too then?

Yep got an electric signal horn with a push button on the console . A very handy piece of kit[emoji3]

Maximus · 25 March 2018, 11:19

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Originally Posted by Andre

Yep got an electric signal horn with a push button on the console . A very handy piece of kit[emoji3]

VERY Handy!

Squid Boat · 25 March 2018, 20:38

Here's one on my son's boat. Working on the search light.

Cheers

dingy · 27 March 2018, 03:23

thanks guys for posting pics @andre has the closest style that Im looking to do

has anyone ran a canvas from a T-top back to the radar arch?

pluto2 · 27 March 2018, 04:51

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Originally Posted by Capt John

This is my friends arch. I am probably going to do something similar on my boat. I'll will also be watching this thread for ideas.

Don’t mean to sound offensive, but isn’t it one ugly looking yoke.

beamishken · 27 March 2018, 08:01

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Originally Posted by willk

I'm sure Pikey Dave wouldn't mind me posting a couple of his enormous erection, aka the Mother of all Radar Arches...

I wonder why a radar scanner and a radar reflector?
Surely with radar you dont need the reflector?
Or is it just belt and braces in case of radar failure?

Pikey Dave · 27 March 2018, 17:00

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Originally Posted by beamishken

I wonder why a radar scanner and a radar reflector?
Surely with radar you dont need the reflector?
Or is it just belt and braces in case of radar failure?

One's to see, the other's to be seen.

Pikey Dave · 27 March 2018, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Maximus

VERY Handy!

Hmm a push button electric horn, is it an age thing??[emoji6]

Maximus · 27 March 2018, 17:37

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Hmm a push button electric horn, is it an age thing??[emoji6]

Nothing but Peak Performance "Down South" Dave!

....Obviuosly Can't speak for you Dour Yorkies though??!!!

Capt John · 27 March 2018, 18:27

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Originally Posted by pluto2

Don’t mean to sound offensive, but isn’t it one ugly looking yoke.

No offence taken.
It is a matter of function before beauty.
That is why I am also following this thread. Can't hurt to see if there is a better mouse trap out there that also looks good.

Poly · 27 March 2018, 18:38

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Originally Posted by beamishken

I wonder why a radar scanner and a radar reflector?
Surely with radar you dont need the reflector?
Or is it just belt and braces in case of radar failure?

Does having radar (scanner) absolve you of your solas requirement to have a reflector (where practical)?

beamishken · 27 March 2018, 19:01

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Originally Posted by Poly

Does having radar (scanner) absolve you of your solas requirement to have a reflector (where practical)?

No idea not realy taken much notice but you rarely seem to see such a large reflector and a radar. Is the radar any different to an active radar reflector?
We have radar on the hard boat but no reflector i assumed the requirement was satisfied by the radar scanner

Poly · 27 March 2018, 20:53

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Originally Posted by beamishken

No idea not realy taken much notice but you rarely seem to see such a large reflector and a radar.

There's an active reflector on top too!

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Is the radar any different to an active radar reflector?

I think it is - (i) your radar will not be operating across both the wavelengths commonly used by large commercial vessels; (ii) your radar transmission wont be synchronised with the incoming radar sweep to give the effect of an active reflector; (iii) there are presumably quite clever filters/electronics in modern radar to deal with "stray" signals that don't come from the original vessel especially in crowded areas where there are loads of radar operating.

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We have radar on the hard boat but no reflector i assumed the requirement was satisfied by the radar scanner

the requirement is to have a reflector, not radar or a reflector. Presumably your scanner isn't operating continuously when you are on the boat? i.e. in good vis you may turn it off, at anchor your probably turn it off, if you have an electrical or engine issue you may turn it off.

willk · 27 March 2018, 21:56

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Originally Posted by beamishken

No idea not realy taken much notice but you rarely seem to see such a large reflector and a radar. Is the radar any different to an active radar reflector?
We have radar on the hard boat but no reflector i assumed the requirement was satisfied by the radar scanner

Interesting one. As P. says, the reflector is a requirement - but then, does the hard boat have a bigger radar signature than the likely reflector? I bet the Queen Mary doesn't have a radar reflector

I have radar and a very discreet but effective reflector. If I was diving in the places Pikey used to dive, I'd have an active radar enhancer as well - although to some extent, I think that technology has been overtaken by AIS transponders, which I do have.