Help - Fairline Targa

[Benny1]

That's exaclty what I mean. Can look very strange, especially on a smaller flybridge. Anyone know why this is?

Is it because they have heavier rear superstructures than an equivalent open boat and therefore need bigger, heavier engines which compound the problem yet further?

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[tcm]

Re: fllybridge v sportscruise trim

i can't think of reason why flybridges would pitch back at a greater angle (other than a rude one) and i bet they just seem to be leaning back more, but dunno.

Anyway, of course, the reason that the it wd be useful to be able to trim the radar (once only, mind) is yes cos of the angle of the radara arch (which ok is more practical in this respec t if fwd facing EXCEPT that the blimmin canvas cover is then a right pain) but also cos you should of course "use" the radar much more often when it isnae needed (when you'll be planing) than when it is, to check that it is working and that the radar can "see" what you can see, so it doesn't seize up (?) and so that if there is an accident then you can say oh yes AND we had our radar switched on, and cos some things in the water do actually have a refelctor onnem, and of course yerv burned up a grand so let's have a play.



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[TonyTarga]

I have just fitted a JRC 1800 on my Targa 31. Under the central light is 3 glassed in nuts. Leave these in place. All I did was remove the mast, weld on a radome mounting braket to the light mast and screwed it back on. Fully fitted it is very secure and firm. The major problem was fitting the radar cable and GPS cable. The arch is filled with polyurethane foam but some kind man at Fairline thought of this and has built in a length of hose into the arch for the wireing. All we did was pulled several pieces of 6mm rope into the hose with some of the wireing. To get to the base of the arch you have to prise off the cover. This is stuck on with gorrila snot (silicone).

If you need any more help get back. We only finished our installation last week so all is fresh in my mind.

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[jfm]

ape mucus

Silicone sealant = Gorilla snot! Like that Tony, haven't heard it before <G>

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[Guest]

Thanks, Tony. The arch sounds identical, but there are no bolts or screws on the plate on top with the mast attached, so I'm assuming that the nuts inside will have to come off.

What do you think of the JRC? That's the one I just bought...

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[TonyTarga]

Graham,
Basically happy with the JRC but now have to learn to use it. Had a problem buying it though. Who did you get yours from? I looked on the net and found several good offers and all included the GPS sensor. I placed and order with a UK company (at £1795.00) who said it was stand alone etc. When it arrived no sensor!! I phoned and was told do not worry, you are talking to the expert. Use your existing one. RUBBISH!! Mine was a Raymarine that emits sea talk not NMEA. Another £200 spent. It now works and apears very accurate.
The biggest problem was fitting the display into the dash. I am now looking for a location for the VHF.

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[TonyTarga]

Sorry, forgot to mention.
My light mast had 3 countersunk slotted screws. These were tight but could be undone with patience. The 3 nuts stayed put. My 31 was built in 1996 so your cannot be too different

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[Guest]

Re: Update

Thanks for all the help. How memory plays tricks, eh? The mast is held on by three nuts. Removing these reveals a circular plate with three welded in studs facing up, that's screwed to the arch, with the nuts underneath being glassed in.

So, of to the stainless steel man, next...

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