Rinker 232 Captiva Cuddy VHF question

bugbirdbugbird Member Posts: 4 ✭
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Hi Everyone,
I am a proud new owner of a 2004 232 Cuddy in the UK, I have a quick question as I have been unable to find any info on the web, I have fitted my VHF radio without any problems however the antennae is proving to be difficult, I just cant seem to find the right position, has anyone fitted one to the 232 ? Any help would be much appreciated. Many thanks
Greg 
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  • howardramshowardrams Member Posts: 223 ✭✭✭
    Anywhere a bracket will fit on the fiberglass gunwale but if you don't want to drill, Shakespeare makes a nice stainless clamp that mounts the antenna to the bow rail.  Here's a photo from my old boat I used that on.


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  • ruggeroleruggerole Member Posts: 162 ✭✭
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  • Lake_BumLake_Bum Member Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭

    Mine is an 8' antenna. It used to be mounted level, until i added the Wakeboard tower, and I had to lower the mount it attaches to because of clearance issues. 
    2000 Captiva 232 
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  • Lake_BumLake_Bum Member Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭
    Drilling a hole, in a perfectly good boat, is always a WEIRD feeling!  But something like an antenna, is pretty much always going to be needed, so I wouldn't hesitate to do a permanent mount like shown.  
    2000 Captiva 232 
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  • raybo3raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,619 admin
    Make sure you can get the wire to the radio before you drill....... 
    2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com
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  • Lake_BumLake_Bum Member Posts: 1,143 ✭✭✭✭
    raybo3 said:
    Make sure you can get the wire to the radio before you drill....... 

    The 232 has surprisingly a TON of access in the side panels. I learned this while installing the Wakeboard tower on mine.  I really love the quality construction, and well thought out features like these! 

    2000 Captiva 232 
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  • bugbirdbugbird Member Posts: 4 ✭
    Many thanks for all the great suggestions, I think I will go for the position nearest to the radio ! This now may be a spring job as I am putting her to bed for the winter tomorrow ! 
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  • bugbirdbugbird Member Posts: 4 ✭
    Just thought I would provide a quick update, aerial all installed, removing the speaker nearest to the throttle to mount the aerial and run cables made life very easy. Thanks for all your help, just cant wait to get her in the water now !
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  • Poulner6Poulner6 Member Posts: 6 ✭
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