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I have my antenna mounted on the transom opposite the stern light pole. The cable is routed through the tunnel and bundled with the other rigging until it reaches the motor, where it runs solo to the mount. The antenna is a SS whip mounted on a 4' extension, which gets it well above the motor, console, and me. There is a cutout in my Mills mooring cover on each side, with the stern light passing through one and the antenna mast through the other.

I chose the transom mounted location so it wouldn't interfere with my canvas (bow dodger, windscreen, and flying top in addition to mooring cover). There is full thickness wood, and the lag bolts get very good bite. The base is a 2 axis swivel type, and can fold on the deck or against the gunwale to get it out of the way.

It works great for me. One other mount location to consider.

Dennis