get a radar reflector. i played with one on a friend's boat and my radar. i had him put it up and take it down while i monitored my radar. we also varied the range. a definete improvement in radar target size and detection range, especially with zero target aspect. (at your target's 12 o'clock position, which provides the minimum radar cross section).
there's nothing not to like about a radar reflector.

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