A frames

CB1 · 29 October 2006, 17:17

Why do we all have these large frames to mount an antenna, GPS and nav lights ?
I think I would rather spend the money else where. Any pictures of alternative set ups, ie single poles etc which I guess would serve the same purpose but a great deal cheaper.

Millermob · 29 October 2006, 17:42

Have a look through this, might be of some use:

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ghlight=frames

Freddie

Lets go boating · 29 October 2006, 22:38

They make the boats look even more cool, not just there to mount stuff on.

jyasaki · 29 October 2006, 22:51

I originally had mine put on to hang lights and antennae on. Since then, I;ve found it a handy place to hang a throw rope and a monkeys fist (for heaving lines), and an excellent handhold for climbing back aboard after diving (up a ladder, and over the transom.)

Future plans are for a speargun rack on either side (once I get the thing built.) I may also free up space under the pilots seat (bench seat) by placing the PFD's that currently occupy it in a bag hung underneath the top of the arch.

jky

codprawn · 29 October 2006, 23:00

I actually read about someone who's life was saved by the A frame when they capsized and were washed up onto rocks - the A frame acted as a rollover bar and stopped the boat from crushing them.

Anyway RIBs just don't look right without them!!!

Cookee · 30 October 2006, 15:10

We can also tow a wakeboarder or skier (or two) from ours - not to mention the remote control searchlight, VHF and GPS antennas!

Stoo · 30 October 2006, 19:18

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Originally Posted by CB1

I think I would rather spend the money else where. Any pictures of alternative set ups, ie single poles etc which I guess would serve the same purpose but a great deal cheaper.

I have self-righting gear on mine, two antennae, two spare fuel tanks, a heaving line, two coils of anchor/towing line, a radar refector, a dive flag mount, a fire extiinguisher, stern nav. light and flood lights! It's rather amazing that all that crap hasn't flipped the boat!

Oh... most importantly... I can stand on to trim the trees beside my driveway so I don't clean all of the junk off it whan I back in!