VHF antenna installation

[oldbluesplayer]

Thanks, all for the input. Got the install done, Uniden radio into a Shakespeare 8300 on a ratchet mount, on the side of the cuddy, port side, aft of the cabin window. Brought the cable in thru the cap, adjacent to the mount, under the gunnel and forward, then thru the bulkhead into the cuddy, up and over the cuddy door, across the inside of the starboard bulkhead, down, and back out thru the bulkhead, to connect to the radio, mounted vertically on the bulhead, under the helm. That actually used up most of the original length of wire, so did trim a little to install the connector, but not much.

Cap'n Chuck - you are a mind reader - how did you know I have ultimate designs on a hardtop, something like CSN's ???

after completion, turned it on, just to check receipt, on the weather channels - nice and clear. Proof will be in the pudding this weekend!!!

thanks all

Bill