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[*] posted on 8-7-2023 at 11:42 AM


As stated previously, you should have no problem with bridges if your boat is under 13'6". However, telephone lines and power lines are another story. My boat is 13'2" from radar array to ground while on the trailer, and I have pulled down two telephone poles going from Los Barriles to the Marina at la Ribera. When I get to Baja, first run to the marina is mid-day to check clearances and shakedown cruise of the boat. Both times I pulled down the poles was after many trips back and forth to the marina on the same route. So, telephone line/power line clearance changes - something to be aware of. Main roads and highways are almost always clear, but going further into towns can be almost impossible. Amazingly, no damage to the radar in either instance.
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[*] posted on 8-7-2023 at 06:56 PM


ZZZXXX, thanks for the response. We left the VHF antenna up on our boat in Loreto and clipped a few low hanging lines and we were thankful that some locals waved us down. Like you , we are installing Array radar and I am unclear as to what our final height will be. The sea view mounts with 360 view and anchor light add anywhere from 4-8”. 13’6” appears to be the consensus. Once the radar is installed I’ll have a height number to work with.
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[*] posted on 8-8-2023 at 10:30 PM


Yes, I paid for the poles. At least my insurance company did. Fully insured, the ONLY way to go.
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