My turn to get Ram mount opinions

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October 25, 2011 at 11:19 pm #395815

toledobasser
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I know the accepted and most common place to use a Ram mount is the first two pics. Is there any reason that I could not mount it on top of the console like in the last two pics? Id like to have it so that I could turn it around and see the gps up front. I have a good plate to use as a backing for mounting it. Just wondering if there is any real reason not to do it in that location. Im a tall feller and sitting there in the driveway it didnt seem to obscure my vision but even if it did, I could lower it while running. What do you guys think? Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

October 26, 2011 at 2:01 pm #395818

ischnell
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Mine is mounted on top of the console but with the shortest arm I think it is about 3″ long

October 26, 2011 at 4:19 pm #395823

fishinjim
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Would mounting to the outer right side of the console be an option?Seems like you would be able to rotate the unit in that location fairly easily while keeping your field of vision clear. … Unless youre not into the ram/unit being on the outside of the hull… I know some folks arent a fan of this.

October 26, 2011 at 7:22 pm #395825

toledobasser
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I had seen several PIIs (I believe) that had Ram mounts directly behind the steering wheel and that looked distracting to me. I think off to the right side would be ok, and like I said it can be lowered for running purposes if it is in the line of sight too much. fishinjim…..I appreciate the thought but there is still a lot of timber in Toledo Bend and it likes to reach out and grab things.I may give up the idea of turning it around to be seen from the front of the boat and just start saving for another gps unit to put up front.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

October 26, 2011 at 9:35 pm #395827

dbasketman
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If youd have shown at the G.A.F. it woulda done been mounted !!!!!

October 26, 2011 at 11:44 pm #395832

VTBassCat
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I had mine mounted like that on my 2008 Cougar. Worked great. I had the shortest arm available and I wrapped it with pipe insulation held on with cable ties to avoid rubbing. The unit (Vexilar Edge3) sat right on top of the in-dash unit and was minimally sight-restricting. Go for it…Bill Spence St. Albans, VT [url=mailto:billspence@yahoo.com]billspence@yahoo.com[/url] http://www.twinstatebassin.com Bass Cat Boats http://www.basscat.com Vexilar Marine Electronics http://www.vexilar.com

October 26, 2011 at 11:58 pm #395835

GRR884
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Some people remove the pop out cleat and use those mounting holes to attach a bracket. There is a pretty informative post here on BBC. Link below http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id= … 58#7181058

October 27, 2011 at 2:32 am #395839

toledobasser
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dbasketman wrote: If youd have shown at the G.A.F. it woulda done been mounted !!!!!Yes sir. That was one of the many reasons I wanted to show up. It came down to me and my toy or spending time with a beautiful young woman. Sorry but it wasnt that tough of a decision. Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

October 27, 2011 at 2:34 am #395844

toledobasser
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GRR884 wrote: Some people remove the pop out cleat and use those mounting holes to attach a bracket. There is a pretty informative post here on BBC. Link below http://www.bbcboards.net/zerothread?id= … 58#7181058Thanks. I have seen that and it is a great idea. Unfortunately my rig is an older one and does not have a cleat in that position. Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console
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