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Foldable Radar/Sat Dome Stand

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  1. Zud, Jul 1, 2016
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    Zud Senior Member

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    Well I either figure how to lower the bridge clearance 1 to 1.5 feet two to three times per year or try to get two bridges raised 2.0 feet. Lets go with the lower the bridge clearance for now...

    Thoughts on foldable stands for open array radar/sat dome stands.

    Present boat has stand with both on it and no way will it fit, but shouldn't I be able to fold that stand (or buy new one) and get the clearance I need ???

    Thanks
  2. olderboater, Jul 1, 2016
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    I can't tell you who to go to in your area. In South Florida I'd recommend Pipewelders. I'm sure probably some arch manufacturers in your area and they should be use to this request. It just needs to be hinged. What kind of boat are you needing this on?
  3. Zud, Jul 1, 2016
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    OB Boat is in Lauderdale, if in fact it needs more clearance it will have to be finished before it arrives at home on Lake Erie
  4. olderboater, Jul 1, 2016
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    Then I'd start with Pipewelders. They do more of that type work than anyone I know.
  5. Capt J, Jul 2, 2016
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    Pipewelders is good, another option is to buy a Seaview stand, they make some that hold both, and can order them to hinge also. Their prices are pretty reasonable and their products used by many OEM yacht manufacturers

    http://www.seaviewglobal.com/en/categories
  6. Zud, Jul 3, 2016
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    Thank you for the replies, been in touch with sea view and if boat purchase continues will commission them to build a hinged stand

    Thanks,

    Zud
  7. Capt J, Jul 3, 2016
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    If you have the height/bridge clearance to do so, I would just mount the sat tv on the hard top and put the radar and masthead light only on the stand.