The Scanstrut PowerTower APT-150-SL-01 is a specially developed bracket for installing Starlink antennas on sailing boats. With a height of 150 mm, the aluminium mounting base provides a stable platform for the satellite antenna and ensures optimum alignment for the best possible reception thanks to the specified 8° angle.
Simple installation
Mounting the PowerTower is straightforward thanks to the pre-drilled holes. Sailors can attach the bracket directly to the deck or an equipment carrier. Installation takes about 1-2 hours with good preparation. The tools required are a drill driver, suitable screws and sealing material. It is advisable to choose the mounting position carefully to avoid interference with other on-board systems and to ensure the clearest possible view of the sky.
With the Starlink Flat High-Performance Wedge, Scanstrut also offers a flat mount for the Starlink antenna. This variant also guarantees an angle of 8 degrees. The prerequisite is a horizontal surface on the superstructure or an equipment carrier.
The PowerTower is made of seawater-resistant aluminium. A four-layer paint finish in white or black offers additional protection against the harsh conditions at sea. A practical advantage of the PowerTower is the option of attaching additional light or equipment masts to the rear. For motorboats, a top or steamer light is conceivable here. GPS antennas or similar equipment can also be fitted behind the Starlink antenna.
Waterproof cabling
In addition to the bracket, Scanstrut also offers cable grommets that are specially designed to fit the connections of Starlink antennas. The highlight: the waterproof feed-through not only provides space for the cable, but also for the connector. This has a significantly larger diameter, but must also be fed through the hole in the deck. The alternative would be to cut off the plug, lay the cable and reconnect the plug. This procedure is not only very cumbersome, but also harbours the risk of a faulty connection. Scanstrut solves the problem with a large rubber seal that is placed around the cable. Without this thick O-ring, the deck bushing provides sufficient space for the connectors. This reduces the installation effort considerably.
The DS16-SL cable entry (SL stands for Starlink) is designed for cables with a diameter of 4 to 6 millimetres. However, plugs up to 30 millimetres in diameter fit through it. This means that the cable bushing is suitable for the Starlink antennas Standard (Gen 3), Enterprise (Gen 3) and Mini. The DS-30-SL model is suitable for 8.5 millimetre cables and plugs with a diameter of 30 millimetres. This makes it ideal for Starlink Flat High Performance and Performance (Gen 1 and Gen 2). The feedthroughs are available in grey or black and, according to the manufacturer, are waterproof to IP68 standard.
The cable glands can of course also be used for other installations. However, Scanstrut guarantees with this special labelling that the connections of the Starlink antennas will certainly fit. The special brackets and cable grommets are designed to shorten the installation time.
The Scanstrut PowerTower bracket costs 600 euros in white. The cable grommets cost between 30 and 40 euros, depending on the size.
