I generally purchase antenna mounting hardware that allows me to fold antennas, but they can be bulky and expensive. This might be a great solution aboard some boats. The press release:
Whether an owner is trailering the boat, fishing or navigating under a low bridge, getting the antenna down and out of the way should be effortless. The 5247-A Lift-n-Lay VHF whip antenna from Shakespeare Electronic Products Group answers the call. The whip itself simply folds over when needed, especially convenient when covering or storing a boat.
Featuring a low-profile, single-section design, the versatile 3′ Lift-n-Lay is an end-fed, 3dB, base-load VHF antenna with a sealed, copper wire coil. The whip’s stainless steel construction provides extra stability when a boat moves at high speeds.
Making installation easy, the Lift-n-Lay antenna’s SO-239 connector is simply passed through a horizontal surface up to 1/2" thick. A handy L-bracket for mast or side mounting is included.
The convenient 5247-A Lift-n-Lay VHF antenna from Shakespeare has a suggested retail price of $100.95. Coax cable and the PL-259 connector are sold separately.
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It sure will be useful for trailering. Plus, it looks like a good solution for the folks who store their boats in storage sheds and garages.