Radar Arch yes or no

[smallribber]

I am about to buy a new bare Rib that I am going to rig completely my self. It is about 5.4 m long

In the past I have not generally been a fan of a radar arch because it causes issues when putting a cover on the rib.

Do people on here feel an arch is a good thing to have and what benefits do you feel it gives. The cost for the boat in question is about £900

[charliee]

Do you mean an A frame? A frames are good for Nav lights, All round lights, VHF antennas, life rings, radar units and water sports. If you have alternate places for all these things then maybe don't bother, I think you can answer the question for yourself if you think about it.

[willk]

Originally Posted by charliee

I think you can answer the question for yourself if you think about it.

And miss a chance to tell you why your carefully thought out reply is completely wrong and how he knows best?

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by willk

And miss a chance to tell you why your carefully thought out reply is completely wrong and how he knows best?

Don’t forget the inevitable video….

[willk]

Originally Posted by pikey dave

don’t forget the interminable video….

ftfy

[Peter_C]

Get a folding tower. I had a fancy one on my Nautique that completely folded under the cover and it was way taller than a RIB tower would be.

[davej]

Folding sounds good. However, when I bought my Tornado I had a local workshop make one up for a very modest cost.

I think its great as it puts the lights up high, the VHF whip and the radar reflector up there and out of the way and I spec it so that it just fits under my garage door.

Its certainly nothing fancy, a plain inverted U shape, bolted to the transom via flat plates.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by charliee

Do you mean an A frame? A frames are good for Nav lights, All round lights, VHF antennas, life rings, radar units and water sports. If you have alternate places for all these things then maybe don't bother, I think you can answer the question for yourself if you think about it.

Many thanks. Useful input

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Get a folding tower. I had a fancy one on my Nautique that completely folded under the cover and it was way taller than a RIB tower would be.

Many thanks never thought of a folding one

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by davej

Folding sounds good. However, when I bought my Tornado I had a local workshop make one up for a very modest cost.

I think its great as it puts the lights up high, the VHF whip and the radar reflector up there and out of the way and I spec it so that it just fits under my garage door.

Its certainly nothing fancy, a plain inverted U shape, bolted to the transom via flat plates.

More food for thought. Thanks

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by willk

And miss a chance to tell you why your carefully thought out reply is completely wrong and how he knows best?

You do an excellent job of spotting yourself

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Don’t forget the inevitable video….

[Orwell boy]

The a frame is an invaluable kit for mounting all communication kit ,virtually everything that can go on there will be hugely benefitial for safety with another metre above sea level ,plus useful for attaching ladder for wild water swimming not to mention the perfect mounting for youtube channel camera ,maybe 360 degree remote control camera would be perfect

[treerat]

Originally Posted by Easedalenovice

In the past I have not generally been a fan of a radar arch because it causes issues when putting a cover on the rib.

Not really - my cover goes around the a-frame, then velcros back to gether, the club one has a running line to hold it back together.

The frame itself is invaluable in my eyes for boats used for more then a bit fo club safety cover.

If you shop about, you can spend less then your £900;

£600 - https://www.thewetworks.co.uk/produc...rame-194-238cm

£220 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255933086...RoChR0QAvD_BwE