radar reflectors

[NALANI13]

what are your opinions on the Tri-Lens Radar Reflector? I am trying to compare it to the Echomaster style by Davis Instruments. The Tri-lens is a lot more expensive - do you get that much better results from the Tri-Lens? it claims to be able to account for healing of the boat.

wendy

[Shortman]

I believe it was Practical Sailor that tested, or reported on a test by someone else, a bunch of reflectors 1-2 years ago. The conclusion was the echomaster outperformed all the expensive ones.

[camaraderie]

Ditto that...the tri lens did not perform as well as the Davis cheapo in the test in PS.

[sailingdog]

You're much better off with the Davis, both financially and in the fog. The only device that worked significantly better than the Davis Deluxe Echomaster was the SeaMe active radar reflector.

[max-on]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

You're much better off with the Davis, both financially and in the fog. The only device that worked significantly better than the Davis Deluxe Echomaster was the SeaMe active radar reflector.

SD, what is the difference between the standard and deluxe echomaster?

[sailingdog]

The deluxe comes with the mounting hardware, which is not included with the standard one. From the Davis site.

The EchoMaster comes in a plastic case and folds flat for easy storage and is made of stamped aluminum sheets with locking corner rivets. Echomaster radar reflectors return the same signal as reflectors costing hundreds of dollars more.


The Standard EchoMaster can be assembled around a backstay or wire rigging. Mounting holes in corner latches make sturdy attachment points for suspending from a bridle. Non-anodized marine grade aluminum plates. Deluxe Mounting Systems may be purchased separately.


The Deluxe Hanging EchoMaster comes with the mounting system to hang EchoMaster from a spreader, or rigging. Anodized marine grade aluminum plates. Heavy-gauge vinyl stowage case included.


The Deluxe Surface/Rail Mount EchoMaster comes with a mounting system to affix EchoMaster to hard surfaces like wood, metal and fiberglass.Sturdy plastic may also be mounted to any rail up to 1/1/4' (32mm) diameter using standard 1 1/2"(38mm) u-bolts. Kit includes all fastenings to hold reflector to the mounting base: through bolts or u-bolts for mounting to surface are not included.

[max-on]

Thanks , neither LRSE or Landfall mention the deluxe model.

[sailingdog]

Glad to help Max-on. You really want the Deluxe model.

[NALANI13]

thanks so much - exactly what i wanted to know!