Manic Moore Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 I have decided how to mount my GPS Aerial. A nylon adjustable mount on the side of the helm. The next bit is my question. I need to get a nylon or aluminium tube about 18 inches long. The "standard" size seems to 1" x 14. (not sure what the 14 is ) The aerial has a female end and the mount a male threaded end so as you see I need the corrisponding ends threaded. Just looking for a cheaper alternative that Quote
Newboy Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 How about just buy a cheap white tube and arrowdite/superglue it to the antenna pole mount? Quote
Paul D Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 Gordon, Not an "expert" on GPS aerials, however, I would think mounting on an aluminium ( or any metal pole ) MAY be a bad move, as it will potentially affect the reception. ( However, I am quite prepared to be proven wrong .... ) Quote
Adam F Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 Personally I would buy a proper rail mount bracket ( Quote
Guest Guest Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 Why do you need to extend the mount? Considering the altitude of the satelites, 18" isn't going to make any difference, unlike the old days of Decca which used land based transmitters. Regards, Brian Quote
Brian Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 Sorry about the last post, for some reason I wasn't logged in. Regards, Brian Quote
Manic Moore Posted March 15, 2005 Author Report Posted March 15, 2005 Paul, some of the standard extentions have stainless poles as well as aluminium so I guess it shouldn't be a problem unless they are shielded in some way. Brian, I know you are right. It is just to keep it out the way of swinging fishing leads (in case James comes on the boat! That's what Adam said anyway!!) and general knocks and bangs. The open style of the boat leaves little to mount anything. I think the araldite might be the answer. I will have a play around this Saturday to see if I can make it look tidy Thanks Gordon Quote
Brian Posted March 15, 2005 Report Posted March 15, 2005 Gordon Didn't realise it was an open boat, now I understand. Aluminium or Stainless won't cause any problems signal wise, my Garmin came with a short stainless tube. Regards, Brian Quote
Paul J Posted March 19, 2005 Report Posted March 19, 2005 Gordon, do you have any photos of your console layout? I'll belooking at mine soonish Paul J Quote
Manic Moore Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Posted March 20, 2005 Here it is Paul. Still a bit of spaghetti untill I finish the VHF and bits Regards Gordon Quote
great white Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 What a well equiped boat. I bet you can not wait for a bit more warm weather. Have fun Charlie Quote
Manic Moore Posted March 20, 2005 Author Report Posted March 20, 2005 Thanks Charlie, You bet. I just need an anchor bouy and ring and a couple of rod holders and I'm just about there. Soon as that temperature gets up a bit the lack of cuddy should not be problem. Look out you congers Gordon Quote
Sam Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 well if you ever need crew gordon you no were to find me im always up for a bit of conger bashing as you have proberly guessed. sam Quote
Sam Posted March 20, 2005 Report Posted March 20, 2005 thanks mate i realised you havent got a picture next to your name stick one in there with one of your fish. sam Quote
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