Home Depot/Lowes Radar Mount

[SgtBFGunner]

So, I know it is possibly overkill but I'm sure it will come in handy, but I finally got my Simrad 4G radar mounted! I'm sure it will come in handy out here in the Gulf of Mexico.
1/2" Starboard from Home Depot and
Item # 669525 Model # N422-580 National Hardware 1 Count 1.375-in W x 2.23-in L x 5/16-in Dia Stainless Steel U-Bolts and lock nuts from Lowes.
Fender Washers on the bolts/lock washers for the radar dome.
The mount is a 20" circle with one 90 degree corner for mounting the clamshell when I run the cable through.
I used black Gorilla tape on both sides of the canvas where the dome bolts were going then I burned clean holes through using a soldering iron.
It all went together very nicely. The goal is for it to stay there and not go anywhere. I think I have it pretty locked in. I just hope it's not too much for the tower.
Only thing I would have liked to do additionally is to belt sand the mount to make it nice and round. I used a jig saw and hand sanded, but it'll do. When I replace the canvas someday, I will invest more tool money in sanding solutions.
Now I just have to hook it up to my Simrad GO9 XSE.
More to follow.

 

[Beachbummer]

Radar! That's really cool!

 

[SgtBFGunner]

Very happy with the radar results. Was concerned that the antennae was high enough but it really reaches out well. Max at 36 miles and it appears there are distant blips out there.
Going to take some tinkering and getting used to but I'm sure it'll come in handy.

 

[Liveto99]

Awesome! Mine is in my livingroom. I was hoping someone would step up and Lead the way! I’ll get off my butt and start thanks for the ideas

 

[SgtBFGunner]

Awesome, good luck! I really am pleased with the results. Just wish the screen was bigger now. Currently the Simrad GO9. Tough being a geek. Family and friends want to know where my catch if big fish is and I'm still tinkering with electronics and getting used to the boat. Fun!

 

[Ralph MIA]

Nice!