{"product_id":"qbp437367","title":"TACO Marine Grand Slam 850 Electric VHF Antenna Mount, 12V, 1-14 Thread","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TACO Marine GS-850 is an electric VHF antenna mount for hardtop installations where the antenna needs to raise and lower from the helm instead of being handled by hand on deck. It accepts standard 1 in.-14 male-thread VHF antenna shafts up to 8 ft and runs on a 12V DC power supply for lift and descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mount is useful on center consoles, pilothouse boats, and other hardtop-equipped vessels where bridge clearance, trailering, storage, or low overhead structures make antenna positioning part of normal operation. The fully electric layout keeps wiring hidden inside the hardtop, and the surface-mount design does not require under-mount clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is machined and anodized aluminum with a light brushed finish, with a threaded shaft for controlled lift and descent. It weighs 2.1 lb, includes a 6 in. lead of 20-gauge wire from the base, and accepts a 3A fuse in the main positive 12V DC power feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eKey features\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric raise and lower operation lets the VHF antenna be adjusted from the helm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits standard 1 in.-14 male-thread VHF antenna shafts up to 8 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface-mount installation works without under-mount clearance, which helps on hardtops with limited access below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined and anodized aluminum body with a light brushed finish for exposed marine installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreaded shaft supports steady lift and descent rather than a loose manual swing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakaway pin allows manual operation when electric operation is not available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a 6 in. lead of 20-gauge wire from the base for the 12V DC connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts a 3A fuse in the main positive 12V DC power feed, with the fuse supplied separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA and backed by a 1-year limited warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation and setup\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe GS-850 mounts on the surface of the hardtop, so it is well suited to installations where there is little or no room below the mounting surface. Routing the wiring inside the hardtop keeps the deck area cleaner and helps reduce exposed wire runs around electronics boxes and helm stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mount requires 12V DC power and a DPDT on-off-on switch for control. The main positive feed should be protected with a 3A fuse, supplied separately. For best results, the antenna location should allow full antenna movement without interference from outriggers, radar arrays, anchor lights, canvas, or rocket launchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eCompatibility and fit\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis mount is intended for VHF antennas with a standard 1 in.-14 threaded base and a maximum antenna length of 8 ft. It pairs naturally with hardtop and T-top installations where lowering the antenna helps with bridge clearance, dry-stack storage, trailering, or maintenance access.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA matching backing plate and 6 degree wedge plate are available separately for installations that need extra support or angle correction on a curved or sloped top. Mounting hardware, backing support, and sealant should be selected to suit the hardtop construction and the load created by the antenna in rough water and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Slam 850 electric VHF antenna mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 in. lead of 20-gauge wire from the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TACO Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52023079698613,"sku":"QBP437367","price":749.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8171\/1029\/files\/1331531_qbp437367.jpg?v=1780191677","url":"https:\/\/www.qualityboatparts.com\/products\/qbp437367","provider":"Quality Boat Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}