Skuza
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Can just the antenna (spinning part) be removed from the base? I'd like to clean or paint it and wondering. I see 4 nuts on the bottom but are there wires inside that cannot be unplugged? Someone has to have done it.
RAYTHEON R41XX open array antenna removal
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bbwhitejr
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If I remember correctly....undo the 4-bolts and the top separates from the bottom...no wires.
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Stee6043
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Do you know anyone that has painted one? I've wanted to paint my antenna for a long time but upon closer inspection the words "DO NOT PAINT" are molded into the plastic. 
No problem removing the four nuts and antenna. But, make sure you lift it straight up and clear of the RF pin. That is a tiny pin waveguide in the middle of the base assembly - it if gets bent or damaged in any way the radar is toast. Get a large caplug and put over the seals and that pin so water doesn't get in there or the pin gets damaged. coat the O-rings with silicone grease when you put it back together.
I agree about not painting it.
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No paint, but you can likely compound/wax it and make it look a lot better
Skuza
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Yup I kinda recall the no paint thing now. I never feel like unzipping the bimini to get up there. Instead I always pull myself up there but its only a matter of time before something bad happens. In the past I've used a diluted bleach solution which seemed to help. I guess I'll brave going up there again and doing it that way. The one we have is the rough molded plastic-not the smooth plastic thats on the newer versions.
Great lakes pirate
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I painted my Raytheon radar a couple years ago with a rattle can. I haven't had any issues.
Stee6043
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I googled it after I saw this thread earlier this week. Of course Raymarine will say "don't do it" but here are a handful of their reasons, some of which I would not have considered.
