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| Author: | 702Steve [ Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Has anyone taken the arch off? |
Just wondering if anyone has taken the radar arch off. Do you like the look better and or pros/cons? I know it's held up by two bolts at each end. Also wondering how much it weighs. Thinking about doing it for storage reasons. The only electronics I have attached to the arch is the navigation light and VHF antenna which could easily be relocated. I have also considered putting a hinge on it and have seen the other forums regarding that. Thanks for your time. |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
I came accross this when looking into how I was going to store my rig for the winter... viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10469 |
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| Author: | 702Steve [ Sat Dec 13, 2014 1:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
Hey thanks Alex for that info. It seems like it will be a easy job to do. Just wondering how it will look without the arch. |
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| Author: | alex8q4 [ Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
I have seen photos of your boat with and without the arch and I think it looks good either way. The only thing I would be worried about is what kind of mess you might find after the arch is removed. Perhaps you could get 2 pieces of polished stainless to cap the foot print of the arch if there is a mess. |
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| Author: | JeffLW [ Sat Dec 13, 2014 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
This looks like a newer 278 but pretty cool what they did with the arch. http://morrison-marine.com/service-repair/restoration/ If you are going to take it off and leave it off then you will just have to deal with covering the holes with something. |
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| Author: | stancac [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 5:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
JeffLW wrote: This looks like a newer 278 but pretty cool what they did with the arch. http://morrison-marine.com/service-repair/restoration/ If you are going to take it off and leave it off then you will just have to deal with covering the holes with something. I need to buy this arch vista 278. Is it possible? Where can you buy? |
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| Author: | Technologic80 [ Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
I have removed, and reinstalled the arch on my 97 Vista 278. It took 3 people to remove it. The factory adheres it to the boat with either 4200 or some other sealant pretty good! There are 4 studs on the end of each side of the radar arch, with nylocks and washers, that hold it to the boat with a thick aluminum backing plate. My arch had the all around light wiring, VHF antenna, and coax cable for a tv antenna in it. I ended up installing a removable all around light on the starboard rear corner, and using one of the holes from the radar arch to reinstall the VHF antenna mount. I just cut the coax cable, as I have an antenna I use already. I had to remove it in 2012 as I lived on a restricted canal - there was a low bridge to get under to get out to the lake. I have since moved, and reinstalled it this past spring. Once removed, it weighs about 60-70lbs and is Awkward AF to move without having 2 people. It is painted aluminum and will chip/scratch easy so be careful. BTW, I called around a few fabricating shops to hinge it and they all wanted some astronomical amounts to do it. Easier and lots more economicable to remove it and reinstall it. lol |
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| Author: | Graham R [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
JeffLW wrote: This looks like a newer 278 but pretty cool what they did with the arch. http://morrison-marine.com/service-repair/restoration/ If you are going to take it off and leave it off then you will just have to deal with covering the holes with something. I like what they did ! It'd make winter storage under a tarp much easier if I got that done to mine. |
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| Author: | chris268 [ Tue Jun 12, 2018 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Has anyone taken the arch off? |
I must Be missing the pic, what tab is it under? |
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