pre fab radar arch choices, any thoughts?

[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.

[Illogikal99]

Originally Posted by 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.

good to know! gonna have to save some cash. did you install on your own or have it done?

[Genie Aye]

I did do the install myself-----

But measured 4 times and cut once!!!

On the pieces mounting to the sides of the boat--I taped the pipe and then cut it with a pipe cutter(roller wheel) for a clean straight cut. Then they epoxy on to the ends plus you drill and tap holes for bolts as well--They have engineered these well--I will be mounting my stern light up there and a radar(plate is there) and there are 2 other plates on top of arch for antennas if you want, plus I like the flat plates on the side--I will be building some hangers there for gaffs and possibly some outriggers.

I get alot of compliments on it--most think it is a custom.

I looked at different arches and custom builds and me builds--It was worth every penny!!

[billfish16]

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!

Originally Posted by 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.

Very nice!