Re: [Paddlewise] Radar Use

From: Peter Rathmann <prathman_at_home.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Nov 2001 20:48:47 -0800
Metal tape might be of some benefit, but the metal or foil-covered
corner reflectors used by sailors would be much more effective. 
"Practical Sailor" has done some reviews of these in the past.  The main
problem would be mounting them high enough so you can be detected at a
distance.

Mary Z wrote:
> 
> I wanted to check out something I heard about making your boat more visible
> to radar.  Someone told me reflective tape gives the boat a greater chance
> to be picked up by radar.  Does anyone know if this really works? If it does
> it seems like a good safety item.
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