Frank WE live aboard and are also doing the loop. I have had a MarineSat dish for several years and thoroughly enjoy it. I had it fixed to a rail when I was "permanent" in Houston. Never had a problem with lost signal due to wave action. Now have the azmuth controller mounted on a rail on upper hard top. When we arrive at a new marina I just activate the remote and it locks on. Also very good at anchor. Occasionally, I need to adjust the elevation at setup but that is easy. -- Kathy, Richard Armstrong and Gypsy the boat dog M/V Choices 41 Silverton M/Y http://www.choicescruising.com