Goalposts and radar masts

[cagey]

Evening all
Does anyone know where I can find pictures or drawings of Goalposts and or radar masts, need something to show fabricator. Main function to support 24 in Radome but having ability to fit solar panel,wind generator etc in the future.
Thanks

 

[discovery2]

Not able to answer your question directly, but have you considered taking photographs of boats with thy type of set-up you are looking for?

This can also be very useful as you may also find how other boat owners have solved similar problems - not just with radar masts etc, but other deck fittings/hardware etc.

Good luck
David

 

[chrisb]

i have been researching what sounds like an identical project.have found little in the way of drawings/photos of goal posts . the only place where one seems to see gantries commonly is france. suggest it might be worth a cruise across and taking a camera. looked at several gantries locally and they all seemed too flimsy for the purpose.i now have the radome[ raymarine 4kw ] up the mast

 

[charles_reed]

My goodness me what a lot of spoon-fed sissies we are. Must have something to do with Nanny State, the EC and the current party in power.

I drew and had made for £100 in 35mm 304 stainless food tube a 3m high by 2.8m gallows - this is pin-jointed at the bottom and stayed by diagonal and fore bracing.

It now supports a 610mm radome, an 85watt solar panel, 2 active stub aerials and a 100 watt wind generator.

That I did in 1992, and had a central join in the fabrication to allow me to fit it into the back of the car.

Doubt I can find the drawings, but if you like to send me a PM with your address I'll forward you some photos.

 

[Skents]

Welcome to come and have a look at ours. Had it made for radome, wind gen, solar panel, stern light, etc. It incorporates pushpit as well. Made by 100% Stainless in Plymouth. Nice job in 2" tubing. We are very happy with end result. Can send you photos by e-mail if you want (need to take some first) or you can come and have a look - boat berthed in Plymouth.