Targa's

DavidMarten · 18 October 2015, 18:44

Anyone know where I can get a light weight stainless, adjustable Targa ?
I don't want something that weighs tons as my rib is only 11Ft. Just enough to take Nav lights & a short VHF antenna. 25 to 30mm would be fine.

Poly · 18 October 2015, 19:45

By "Targa" do you mean A-frame (or the think that usually sits at the back above the engines that people attach things to like lights aerials, flare boxes etc?)...

DavidMarten · 18 October 2015, 20:10

Yes Poly, that's it !

Poly · 18 October 2015, 20:20

OK you'll find they are usually called "A-frames" on here although some people call them radar arches. You should be able to search here - but beware feedback on the folding ones is not great. There are usually adjustable ones on ebay.co.uk but if you want to ship it to Denmark its probably cheaper to get something made locally. Others have suggested exhaust places should be able to bend tubing...

DavidMarten · 18 October 2015, 20:24

Thanks Poly. I will check that out. If I cant find anything that works I guess i'll just have to make one !

jeffstevens763@g · 19 October 2015, 09:23

David

look on seascrew site ss fittings and pipe 22mm, 25mm, 30mm. i have just made a frame for my sib seat using the 22mm good stuff loads of different base fittings.

cheers

DavidMarten · 19 October 2015, 13:46

Thanks very much Jeff, I will give that a look. Trying to find stuff over here is a bit of a nightmare ! Regards Dave.

jyasaki · 19 October 2015, 14:59

Could do with a single upright pole. Have flats welded or bolted on to the sides to accommodate whatever accessories you need to mount, with a flat plate up top for the all around white. Would be fairly easy (compared to a full arch) to make it folding if storage/transport height is an issue.

jky

jeffstevens763@g · 19 October 2015, 16:51

They do flats that would bolt/screw to the transom then pole then square or round base plate for the top or a tee piece then two bases they fix with grub screws but if taking off regular I would replace with a through bolt at the transom end as you know stainless threads do stretch if over tight but loads of stuff not just stainless all boating kit good site and fast delivery.
Cheers

DavidMarten · 21 October 2015, 10:25

Thanks to everyone for the advise & tips, its much appreciated.

I have managed to find a source off stainless tube and various fittings here in Denmark. So the plan is to spend some rainy days in the workshop & make the Targa / A frame the way I want it.