Radar mast on stern

[Discovery Sailing]

I have always had my radar mounted on a stern pole; my preferred location.  I installed one on my new-to-me Nonsuch 26 this spring.  When sailing I notices the end of the boom was way too close to the radar for comfort.

My solution  (suggested by a friend) was to put a couple of bends in it to move it outboard 14 inches. 

Looks a bit odd but it works. See pic.

Dave DeWolfe

NS26C/150 Ascension

Marriotts Cove NS.