We are in the process of putting radar and GPS on our Monk 36. The installer recommends putting them on the bridge which has only a bimini top. While we are on the bridge 90% of our cruising time, we fear that installing the equipment there will be a mistake for that 10% of the time when weather forces us below. Is there a reasoned choice between bridge and cabin? or are repeaters the only answer? Thanks. Ralph and Ellen Sloan "Evensong" Englewood New Jersey

Ralph: Consider splitting the cables and making both locations available for both units. That's what I have done with the Furuno 1931 radar I have, and the Furuno GP35 GPS. I just move them down below when I need to use the lower helm. The cable for the radar is a little work to split, but it is relatively easy to do. Just takes time. If you are interested, I will respond to your question off line. You don't need repeaters. Russ Ralph Sloan wrote: > > We are in the process of putting radar and GPS on our Monk 36. The > installer recommends putting them on the bridge which has only a > bimini top. While we are on the bridge 90% of our cruising time, we > fear that installing the equipment there will be a mistake for that > 10% of the time when weather forces us below. Is there a reasoned > choice between bridge and cabin? or are repeaters the only answer? > Thanks. > Ralph and Ellen Sloan > "Evensong" > Englewood New Jersey -- |----------------------------------------------------------------------| | Russ and Donna Sherwin | | "Four Seasons" | | 1981 Marine Trader DC44 | | Sunnyvale, Ca 94087 | |----------------------------------------------------------------------|

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