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Title: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: DDSBYDAY on August 08/19/14, 06:14:47 PM
  I have a dual console walk through boat.  It's old and has a sloping windshield.  My Lowrance x85 barely fits.  I am upgrading to a humminbird 917 and am trying to figure out where to mount the head.  :doah:  I have a wide gunnel but the side window is in the way.  I am thinking I will have to mount it on some kind of gimble mount on the side of the console.   The problem I see is it could easily get caught by clothing when walking through the consoles to get up front.  Any ideas or experiences with this would be appreciated.
Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: Fawkinnae on August 08/19/14, 06:54:01 PM
Have Collin take a picture of his mount. It should work for your boat. A million combinations.
Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: glenn57 on August 08/19/14, 09:41:39 PM
One would think a union thug could improvise. :scratch: :happy1:
Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: Wyofish on August 08/19/14, 10:52:09 PM
I have a RAM mount for mine. It was expensive, but I love it. I'll post pictures for you when I get a chance.
Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: DDSBYDAY on August 08/20/14, 08:03:25 AM
  Wyofish do you have a name for the ram mount?  Is yours a humminbird also?  I am curious to see what you have.   Thanks. 
Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: Lee Borgersen on August 08/20/14, 08:38:53 AM
This is the mount I use and purchased a second one for my MN. boat also. Hard to visualize your situation without photo. This mount is by far a very solidly built unit and the arm pivots in two ways.

It comes in two styles to fit your mounting needs.

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Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: DDSBYDAY on August 08/20/14, 09:12:01 AM
   I don't have a pic of my dash but there are a couple of shots of it in this video.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5LN6qLGnmU
Title: Re: Mounting ideas for a graph that won't fit on the dash
Post by: Wyofish on August 08/20/14, 08:19:57 PM
Been trying to post pictures DDS, but not working. I'll try again tomorrow.