Radar Reflector
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casper5280
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https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=...tor-Test.pdf&usg=AOvVaw1Pr-Qc1txxQ7Ek-Q1chwnl
Check this out and make your own decision
Check this out and make your own decision
Foxsea
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The Davis type reflector is good for the money and easy to stow. Mount in the "catch rain" position as high as possible.
tubber
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I have a davis on an old aluminum javelin, I don't know what it looks like to others.
I tend to not go offshore if it's already foggy and just troll at the closest available spot. If I get stuck out there when the fog rolls in, I go slow and pay attention. My boat is open and a tiller so I can hear well and have good agility to move out of the way. I have a whistle on my life vest ready if halibut fishing in fog. I hate fog and don't trust guys with radar running around full bore only looking at their gps.
I tend to not go offshore if it's already foggy and just troll at the closest available spot. If I get stuck out there when the fog rolls in, I go slow and pay attention. My boat is open and a tiller so I can hear well and have good agility to move out of the way. I have a whistle on my life vest ready if halibut fishing in fog. I hate fog and don't trust guys with radar running around full bore only looking at their gps.
SpringVelocity
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Davis is the best one.
CIVANO
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https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/radar-reflector-emergency-gold-foil-over-foam-5879.html I have this one. I took the handle off a paint roller and attached it to the reflector. The thread on the roller handle is the same as the thread on the end of a boat hook. I put it on the hook and put the whole thing in one of the rocket launchers. Had a friend 1/4 mile away take a look at it on his radar and he said I looked like a freighter on his screen.
Peahead
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I decided against the tube type reflector as I had read they weren't as good. I did a similar attachment as civano but used a top section of an aluminum ski pole, stainless clamps and custom bracket to attach to reflector. Not particularly pretty but works!
I use this Octahedral type https://www.ahoycaptain.com/plastimo_10074.html and just leave it secured in one of the rocket launchers. It is removable and adjustable to catch rain position plus can be placed higher .
I use this Octahedral type https://www.ahoycaptain.com/plastimo_10074.html and just leave it secured in one of the rocket launchers. It is removable and adjustable to catch rain position plus can be placed higher .
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casper5280
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I've got the Davis and set it up just like Civano on a 5' Aluminum paint pole that extends to 10' and mount it in a rod holder. Been told that it looks like a Christmas tree all lit up on other peoples radar.
Sweet thanks for the info!!! Only issue is I don’t have any rod holders in the front of my boat (no railings) and the back holders will be in use with rods 
I will try to jimmy rig something and maybe attach it to the pole of my soft top.
Obviously the higher the better I assume.
Thanks
I will try to jimmy rig something and maybe attach it to the pole of my soft top.
Obviously the higher the better I assume.
Thanks
