pre fab radar arch choices, any thoughts?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

BTW the AT arch has the option of adding the folding brackets for an additional $200 or $275, forgot how much it was but the Fish-on arch comes standard with it.

My AT tower has the foldable arch system. Simplicity itself.....the two back poles have swivels on them at the bases and the two front poles have pins at the bases that you pull out... pull the pins, push the arch back and it folds down to just about the same height as the windshield. The whole thing takes less than a minute.

[Illogikal99]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

My AT tower has the foldable arch system. Simplicity itself.....the two back poles have swivels on them at the bases and the two front poles have pins at the bases that you pull out... pull the pins, push the arch back and it folds down to just about the same height as the windshield. The whole thing takes less than a minute.

does the arch have any wobble or chatter in it when underway in the rough stuff? should I expect this or should it be solid?

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Illogikal99

does the arch have any wobble or chatter in it when underway in the rough stuff? should I expect this or should it be solid?

As I said in my first post in this thread, my arch has yet to be installed, so I cannot tell you if it rattles or not. It does appear to be solid in construction, so I think it will be okay. But any arch that is made to fold must, by it's very design, have some play in it.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

As I said in my first post in this thread, my arch has yet to be installed, so I cannot tell you if it rattles or not. It does appear to be solid in construction, so I think it will be okay. But any arch that is made to fold must, by it's very design, have some play in it.

Nothing a spool mig gun wont fix.

Also, i just noticed they do not offer a color option for the Sportsmans UNI-Arch. Maybe that is why its a little bit cheaper? Here is what they say about color: "The color of these are mirror aluminum."

[Genie Aye]

I have the Atlantic tower in a box-- I will recomend--very well built and very stable--good fit and I think looks great on these boats. I have added 4 pole holders up top and am working on a flip up stern light and radar. Here are a few pictures. If you have more questions of me and this arch--just ask!

[Illogikal99]

Originally Posted by Genie Aye

I have the Atlantic tower in a box-- I will recomend--very well built and very stable--good fit and I think looks great on these boats. I have added 4 pole holders up top and am working on a flip up stern light and radar. Here are a few pictures. If you have more questions of me and this arch--just ask!

Wow! Looks great! thats def my future rig. AT's arch does look perfect. so is there any play or rattle in the arch?

[Genie Aye]

No play and no rattle at all---and apparently the supports they supply are plenty as I do not even have any stress cracks after 2 years--and I tend to run hard out in the Pacific Northwest waters.

Here are some more pictures with the 8 pole holders.