Campion 542 radar arch

[Attitudeboy2]

Hey everyone, I own a 2006 Campion 542. Love the boat for everything except the lack of rod and net storage. For that reason I want to have an aluminum or possibly stainless radar arch built to facilitate that as well as deck lights (and a radar dome in the future). I’m on the big island and would like some suggestions on where to get a “quality” one built. Not your run of the mill weld 90’s so it looks like a box. I would want it bent in the same profile of the soft top. Any suggestions would help. Thanks

 

[Ringo]

If I remember correctly, @kaelc had one on his old Hewescraft. He might be able to share some info.

 

[Deejray]

Hey everyone, I own a 2006 Campion 542. Love the boat for everything except the lack of rod and net storage. For that reason I want to have an aluminum or possibly stainless radar arch built to facilitate that as well as deck lights (and a radar dome in the future). I’m on the big island and would like some suggestions on where to get a “quality” one built. Not your run of the mill weld 90’s so it looks like a box. I would want it bent in the same profile of the soft top. Any suggestions would help. Thanks

Had mine built by Rod Dog in Anacortes. He did a great job and did it custom to what I wanted. Actually took the time to measure up my boat before hand and listened to me when I asked for specific things. No telling on when the border reopens for you to be able to work with him but but if you get the opportunity I'd recommend him.

 

[TheNootkaRose]

I’ve heard Liquid Metal does nice stuff.
no first hand experience from me though.

Radar Arches | Custom Fabrication Victoria | Liquid Metal Marine

Liquid Metal Marine has been building custom fabricate boats in Sidney for over 20 years, and custom fabricated radar arches.

www.liquidmetalmarine.com

 

[Attitudeboy2]

I’ve heard Liquid Metal does nice stuff.
no first hand experience from me though.

Radar Arches | Custom Fabrication Victoria | Liquid Metal Marine

Liquid Metal Marine has been building custom fabricate boats in Sidney for over 20 years, and custom fabricated radar arches.

www.liquidmetalmarine.com

Thanks, I have spoke to them. Just looking for another option.

 

[John s]

I had this arch built by a guy in Langley. I installed it , wasn’t to bad to do.

 

[ab1752]

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I had this arch built by a guy in Langley. I installed it , wasn’t to bad to do.

Looks great, what was the process? I want one built as well, laziness is holding me back so any more detail would be great! That looks like stainless too, did you simply measure it up and give him the design?

 

[DirttDiggler]

Stalker Fab
Mark- 250-667-3907
Built this one for my 25 Sea Ray
Lots of rod holders, lights, fold down radar mount and matched all the lines on the boat

 

[Attitudeboy2]

Stalker Fab
Mark- 250-667-3907
Built this one for my 25 Sea Ray
Lots of rod holders, lights, fold down radar mount and matched all the lines on the boat
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That looks great. Where is he located?

 

[kaelc]

If I remember correctly, @kaelc had one on his old Hewescraft. He might be able to share some info.

Silver Streak in Sooke is a good bet. For budget go Fish On Sports and get one of their specials and ship to Seawings or another freight forwarder.

 

[DirttDiggler]

That looks great. Where is he located?

He’s in Nanaimo

 

[Gear'n'beer!]

Versatile Technologies

www.versatiletech.ca

Super guys, nice clean well outfitted shop. When I had my hardtop built by them no one was even close price wise

 

[John s]

R Irion fabrication ( Roland). He’s in Milner I took my boat over to his shop. He measured it up. I let him know what I want on it , rod holders ,nav light etc He called me up when it was done. And I was saying ,I installed it. Pulled the wires through for the anchor light. I had two different size rod holders put on. I’ll look for his phone number if you’re interested. Ab 1752

 

[WHO DAT]

I’ve heard Liquid Metal does nice stuff.
no first hand experience from me though.

Radar Arches | Custom Fabrication Victoria | Liquid Metal Marine

Liquid Metal Marine has been building custom fabricate boats in Sidney for over 20 years, and custom fabricated radar arches.

www.liquidmetalmarine.com

Liquid metal did my hard top , gr8 quality and consultation process! Sidney B C

 

[ab1752]

R Irion fabrication ( Roland). He’s in Milner I took my boat over to his shop. He measured it up. I let him know what I want on it , rod holders ,nav light etc He called me up when it was done. And I was saying ,I installed it. Pulled the wires through for the anchor light. I had two different size rod holders put on. I’ll look for his phone number if you’re interested. Ab 1752

Prefect, no worries, I've tracked him down and will reach out later this week, thanks John!

 

[Hot-Streak]

Stalker Fab
Mark- 250-667-3907
Built this one for my 25 Sea Ray
Lots of rod holders, lights, fold down radar mount and matched all the lines on the boat
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Nice work! Do you run the wires inside the arch or outside?

 

[DirttDiggler]

Nice work! Do you run the wires inside the arch or outside?

Everything was run inside the arch

 

[Peppysan]

Another option perhaps. I did this for my Bayliner Trophy. I wanted to add a Radar location, + more Rod Holders, and I wanted to be able to fold it for transport & storage and this kit made it possible.
I installed the Kit myself, (about 8 years ago) it went very well. They charge $999usd for the Basic unit, and of course there are options, I can tell you the quality is very good.
I actually have my boat listed in their "Testimonials" section, (1st page)

Link > Tower In a Box



With it folded forward it is not in the way if I need into the cubby, while it's down. And of course the Bimini folds down as well.
No wind resistance either, as I have a travel tarp I cover the boat with when I am heading to the coast. I am in Calgary.
It is not clear in the picture, but the front face of the arch bar actually rests on the flat formed area, (meant for a seat) of the hull.
Very stable when traveling. It easily flips up and pins into place in 30 seconds, even with the Radar Dome attached.



Added LED lighting forward and back, as well as the Anchor Light.