[Runned Over]

Had an 8ft, now have a 7ft Shakespeare,

What's the best replacement? Does DSC make a difference?

 

[X-Shark]

Put a Digital 529 on it.



Digital is a brand name.

 

[Sequoiha]

What Bobby said,,,,

 

[Realtor]

did you go under a bridge? Gas station?

 

[Runned Over]

Best place to get the 529 Digital?

No bridges and not ata gas station. JIM!!! :moon

 

[Realtor]

well how did ya do it? I have WACKED mine on all sorts of stuff. I sometimes forget to put it down when I put it on the trailer. You know, trees on the way to get gas....... :banghead

 

[Runned Over]

OK Jim, I'll spill it!!!! (Geez your tough!! :hotsun)

Back Gate Guard shack tent......:doh Forgot to put it down leaving Sherman.

Might have been weakend from the first time Ihit it, or the time at the gas station.....:banghead

Just put a big card stock sign in my truck that say's:

DON"T FORGET THE ANTENNA IDIOT!!!!

Hopefully that might help.:letsdrink

 

[MGuns]

We've all been there, you're not alone.

 

[Telum Pisces]

Just like a drain plug. There are two types of boaters. Those that have left their drain plug out and those that will.

And there are those that have broken a VHF antenna and those that will.

It happens to all of us at some point in time.

 

[swhiting]

Telum Pisces (2/24/2010)Just like a drain plug. There are two types of boaters. Those that have left their drain plug out and those that will.



And there are those that have broken a VHF antenna and those that will.



It happens to all of us at some point in time.

I HAVE NEVER LEFT THE DRAIN PLUG OUT!!!!!!!!!!!! It was Polar21's fault



Look on the bright side: I think the antennae is better than your favorite pole, right????

 

[BuckWild]

Run Dover (2/24/2010)Best place to get the 529 Digital?

No bridges and not ata gas station. JIM!!! :moon

<U>http://www.marinediscountcenter.com/advanced_search_result.php?s=196f53a6af8de6451d02e634eafe609d&keywords=digital+529</U>http://www.marinediscountcenter.com

 

[amarcafina]

Happened to me and I spliced mine back together with a short piece of fiberglass fishing rod, I cut a old rod close to the base , sized it up, slid it over the broke ant. After I got the rite fit ,I 2 part epoxyThe inside! Works good as new!

 

[Runned Over]

BuckWild (2/24/2010)

Run Dover (2/24/2010)Best place to get the 529 Digital?

No bridges and not ata gas station. JIM!!! :moon

<U>http://www.marinediscountcenter.com/advanced_search_result.php?s=196f53a6af8de6451d02e634eafe609d&keywords=digital+529</U><A href="http://www.marinediscountcenter.com/">[/quote</A>]

Thanks!!! Best price so far.

Which one?

DIGITAL 529-VW 8' VHF ANT

$116.95

or

DIGITAL VHF 8FT 529-VW WHITE 6DB

$105.95

 

[BuckWild]

i actually think they are the same antenna. black is the more expensive i believe. i think the $105 is white. this sites descriptions suck on some items, but you cant beat their prices. i have bought alot from them and have been very satisfied.

 

[Pass Time]

Telum Pisces (2/24/2010)Just like a drain plug. There are two types of boaters. Those that have left their drain plug out and those that will.



And there are those that have broken a VHF antenna and those that will.



It happens to all of us at some point in time.

I am a proud member of both of these clubs!

 

[X-Shark]

i actually think they are the same antenna.

That is correct.



Digital 529 VW = White antenna



Digital 529 VB = Black antenna



http://www.marinediscountcenter.com/product_info.php?products_id=34513112



I put Black ones on all the time, just to be different and so they don't look like a "Shaky Spere" aka Shakespeare.



West Marine does have them in the back....never on display. But they want a bunch for them.

 

[reel_crazy]

Scott

+++ for the digital .. i have 2 (black ones) on my boat..

rich

 

[Runned Over]

Thanks everyone!!!!!

Is it plug and play, or do I have to break out a meter?

 

[BuckWild]

it comes with a pre made connector that disassembles so you can run it through legs easily.

 

[ul412al]

Look at the bright side, when I break em' I get to buy 2 at a time. I am on # 5 and 6 right now.



...and yep, I have a few extra drain plugs also.