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  • Enhance the appearance of your boat with a radar mount made of marine grade 316 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish.
  • Your investment in a BattleWagon Radar Mount is protected by the strongest warranty in the industry.
  • The performance of your radar will be optimized with a BattleWagon radar mount.
  • When you choose a BattleWagon Marine Radar Mount you are supporting American craftsmen and suppliers.
  • If you need a custom size/configuration radar mount or radar arch CONTACT US!
    • Mounts for radar antenna not listed on BattleWagon
    • Heights up to 36"
    • Custom down angle to optimize the performance of YOUR radar

 

Customer Comments

"The mount is absolutely stunning and installation was simple and straightforward. I was going to buy a powder coated mount until I found BattleWagon. Thank You!"

Jim
Catawba, OH
40' Avanti

 

"Turned out great!"

Jerry
Jupiter, FL
34' Sea Vee

 

 

Benefits of Properly Mounting your Radar Antenna

If you have made the investment in a marine radar system, you already understand the benefits of marine radar for safety, navigation, and weather prediction. Whether your radar is mounted on a hardtop or radar arch, it is important to consider many factors in order to optimize the performance of your radar by properly mounting your radar antenna to ensure:

  • Correct attitude underway
  • Maximum target range
  • Ability to identify close targets
  • Minimize blind spots
  • Your radar mount complements the appearance of your boat
    • Hardtop
    • Stainless steel radar arch
    • Aluminum radar arch
    • Fiberglass radar arch

 

BattleWagon marine radar mounts are available with a 4 degree down angle to provide the proper attitude to your radar antenna both underway and at anchor. This configuration not only assures you that your target range is maximized, but also saves you money as the need to purchase a wedge to achieve the 4 degree angle is eliminated.

Our marine radar mounts are made of grade 316 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish, and configured with a 15 degree fore, aft or vertical pedestal so you can choose the look that is right for your boat.

Included with each Battlewagon marine radar mount:

  • Detailed installation instructions (Can be downloaded)
  • Drilling template
  • Waterproof wiring gland
  • Base gasket
  • 2 YEAR LIMITED WARANTY, the strongest in the industry.
  • A commitment to AMERICAN craftsmen and suppliers.

 

Radar Antenna Installation Guidelines and Considerations

Mount the radar antenna as high as possible (this will provide the strongest long range performance)

Use this quick and easy HORIZON CALCULATOR to determine the range of your radar for your individual installation

The radar antenna should be mounted so it is easily accessible

The antenna should be well above head height

Your antenna should be mounted on or near the boat's centerline

There should be as few obstructions as possible as:

  • Flybridge
  • Outriggers
  • Antennas
  • Engine stacks
  • Searchlights
  • Horns
  • Masts
  • Satcom antennas

Your radar antenna mount should be at least 3 feet from your compass

Mount the antenna parallel to the waterline

If your boat has a planning hull (and some displacement hulls), you must consider bow rise underway when choosing your radar mount. The radar beam is approximately 25 degrees and if bow rise is not considered, you could lose visibility of close targets.

Many radar arches and hardtops have a mounting pad for radar with the appropriate down angle built in. If you were to purchase a radar mount with a down angle or a wedge to accomplish the down angle, your radar will not detect long range targets. You must identify where you wish to mount the radar and choose your radar mount carefully to ensure optimal radar performance.