Helpful Terminology LCD vs. CRT Displays Boat size and radar location will greatly influence whether you choose a lightweight LCD display or a larger, heavier, high-resolution CRT display. LCDs are most common in cockpits and on flybridges because they show up well in sunlight, are easily disconnected and stored below, and some are waterproof. Monochrome CRTs will show better definition out of direct sunlight, but are best permanently mounted below or in an enclosed cabinet on the flybridge. As a rule, the larger the antenna, the better its chances of distinguishing separate objects that are close together in congested areas.
Open arrays are generally larger and found on powerboats.
Closed arrays, called radomes, are usually reserved for sailboats where protection from sails and rigging is a concern. All Rights Reserved.