Bonehead move...forgot to lower antenna...hit bridge....grrrr....repair???

[adrianp89]

Better than the 3 guys yesterday that forgot to raise their prop. Two dug right into sandbar. The last one was dragging it on the concrete... tried to wave him down but he gave me a thumbs up.

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

Do you guys have a link, please. i'm not finding it...
I would like one!

EDIT - link to something members here have used, that works.

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I mounted my mount yesterday. The 16' of cable that came with the mount is 2' too short when mounted at the center of the tower. I should know this coming weekend how well it works (once my extension cable arrives)

 

[Gray]

"You talkin to me?"

Bickle got nuthin on you.

Thank you. Trying to line up my ducks.

 

[Julian]

Is this the quick disconnect antenna/mount from Shakespeare you posted about putting on? I may have a 4' spare if I can find it. I paid for one and they shipped two. It is for VHF and white. I will look for it.

Oh BTW pictures help.

Edit: Found it, could be a cheap alternative for you @JulianPM me if interested.
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Yes, this is a quick connect.... I'd like the full 8 foot antenna though... Thanks for the offer!

My install is linked in my signature... Quick connect So no need to run new cable thankfully !

I may buy a new one AND repair the one I have, then test the two.

 

[GTBRMC]

Yes, this is a quick connect.... I'd like the full 8 foot antenna though... Thanks for the offer!

My install is linked in my signature... Quick connect So no need to run new cable thankfully !

I may buy a new one AND repair the one I have, then test the two.

You can run one port and one starboard. Make sure to sweep them toward the stern about 40 degrees. Get your windshield tinted limo-dark. Fill your ballast and run parallel to shore about one mile out in the ocean at just below planing speed. From a distance, you'll look like a 50' Hatteras convertible!

 

[Wisefam22]

Flexseal tape!

 

[AbuAyd]

Flexseal tape!

@Julian what did you end up doing. Just did the same thing and tomorrow is 4th and we start the drive on Thursday morning for the July group. With this weather, I am definitely going to need a working antenna but I would like to repair what I just installed. Did you end up repairing or getting a replacement ?

 

[itsdgm]

@Julian what did you end up doing. Just did the same thing and tomorrow is 4th and we start the drive on Thursday morning for the July group. With this weather, I am definitely going to need a working antenna but I would like to repair what I just installed. Did you end up repairing or getting a replacement ?

Bummer. I just saw your post on @Julian ’s thread. I was thinking as i read the posts above that you might be able to use some industrial heat shrink tubing to reattach a broken off piece. Anyway, good luck with the fix and happy 4th.

 

[Jgorm]

Put a dab of 5200 on it and call it done.