Attwood PowerBase motorized base for antenna - white

The Attwood PowerBase Antenna is a smart motorized base designed for automated deployment and stowage of marine antennas. It allows you to control the orientation of your antenna directly from your boat's helm.

The primary function of the Attwood PowerBase Antenna is to allow automated deployment and stowage of a marine antenna with a single button press from the helm, providing a practical solution for passing under bridges or storing the antenna.

The PowerBase integrates the SafeGuard Breakaway function. In the event of an impact, this technology allows the attached unit to detach, preventing costly damage to the boat’s antenna or hardtop. A replaceable shear pin is integrated into this safety mechanism.

The SmartDeploy Backdrive function detects obstructions during antenna deployment. If an obstruction is detected, it automatically reverses the movement to return the antenna to its stowed position, protecting both the equipment and the boat.

Yes, the PowerBase Antenna Attwood has a safety function allowing manual adjustment of the antenna, in addition to its motorized and intelligent operation.

The Attwood PowerBase Antenna (part number 6100-AT-1) is white (WHT).

The main advantage is convenience and safety. A motorized base greatly facilitates passages under bridges and antenna stowage, while protecting the equipment with its intelligent detection and protection functions.

Yes, the PowerBase Antenna by Attwood is considered smart. It includes advanced features such as obstruction detection (SmartDeploy Backdrive) and impact protection (SafeGuard Breakaway).

The replaceable shear pin, integrated into the SafeGuard Breakaway safety mechanism, carries the Attwood 6001-7 part number.

No, the PowerBase Antenna by Attwood is a motorized antenna base. The compatible antenna must be purchased separately and is not included with the base.

If an obstruction is detected by the SmartDeploy Backdrive function, a visual alert is provided to the user via an LED indicator located on the control panel.

The country of origin for the PowerBase Antenna by Attwood is the United States (US).

The PowerBase VHF Antenna by Attwood is compatible with VHF antennas.

The Attwood PowerBase VHF antenna is compatible with VHF antennas up to 2.4 meters (8 feet) in length.

The PowerBase VHF Antenna by Attwood is compatible with all major VHF antennas featuring a 1-1/4 inch thread, regardless of brand.

The PowerBase Antenna by Attwood is designed for use with antennas featuring a 1-1/4 inch thread.

The PowerBase Antenna is remotely controlled from the boat's helm, allowing the antenna to be deployed or stowed with a simple button press.

Yes, detailed installation dimensions are provided in the product's technical drawings. Measurements are listed in inches first, followed by their millimeter equivalents.

Yes, as an intelligent motorized base, the Attwood PowerBase Antenna requires a power supply for operation and to enable automated antenna deployment and retraction.

Yes, the PowerBase Antenna is designed to be installed on surfaces such as a hardtop. Its SafeGuard Breakaway function is even specifically mentioned to prevent damage to the hardtop in case of impact.