[Rhodes22-list] VHF Antenna placement, and masthead light

[John Lock]

I'd be inclined to remount the VHF bracket using that Phillips-head  
screw on the masthead (or tap a new one).

Cheers!
John Lock
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s/v Pandion - '79 Rhodes 22
Lake Sinclair, GA
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On Jul 23, 2010, at 17:50, Alex McKenna wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have purchased a Metz VHF antenna and a Windex that fits on the  
> stainless
> whip of the antenna, as I look at the masthead, the highest I can  
> mount the
> antenna/windex combo gives me perhaps 1/2" of clearance for the  
> windex,
> which seems too little.
>
> It looks like I am going to have to fabricate a bracket to raise the  
> antenna
> higher, clearing the raised forward portion of the masthead casting.  
> How do
> other list members mount their VHF antenna?
>
> Also, while I am working here, should I install a masthead light? I  
> have a
> light on the forward part of the mast about half way up, and a small  
> round
> stern light on the transom.
>
> Also, what is the ring on the upper forward part of the masthead for?
>
> Here are some pictures to clear up my poor description.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alex
>
> http://old.nabble.com/file/p29249885/masthead%2Band%2Bvhf 
> %2Bantenna.jpg
> http://old.nabble.com/file/p29249885/mast%2Bport%2Bside.jpg
>
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