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For a Montauk, there are only two feasible locations to mount an antenna - on the console, or using a rail mount ratchet to place it on the stern stantion of the side rails, on the same side of the boat as the engine cables.

The console mount is OK and convenient for running the cable, but no good if you are using canvas.

I think the stern rail mount solution is the best - no holes in boat, and the antenna wire can be run in the boat tunnel and bundled up with the other wiring so it doesn't show.

In my case, where I have the full Flying Top canvas system, I elected to avoid an antenna altogether and use a high quality hand held.