Bdjr1 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I going to mount a HDS-7 touch up front & 5x at the console, where would u mount them & what mounts, anyone have pics of a boat like this with finders mounted thanks Bill Quote
Bdjr1 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Posted January 14, 2015 Mostly shallow lakes near me & electric only, so I spend most of my time in the front of the boat Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted January 15, 2015 Super User Posted January 15, 2015 I think that you would mount the front unit on the opposite side of the deck from the trolling motor. Generally the trolling motor is mounted on the opposite side of the deck from the steering console, I guess for weight distribution purposes more than anything else. For mounting the console unit, just find some place that fits. I have a similar boat (Lowe WF 180 - 2002) and there was space to the right of the console. IDK about how your boat is laid out. I'd recommend using the heaviest duty RAM mounts that you could get. A - because it lets you remove the units from the boat between fishing trips. B - They are more adjustable, that makes a difference when you are wearing polarized sun glasses. Look at them from one angle and you can't see anything. Change the angle a little bit and you see perfectly. The last time I changed out my electronics (2007) I had it done professionally because I'm not good at that kind of stuff and I didn't want to mess it up. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 15, 2015 Super User Posted January 15, 2015 My stuff is mounted like this on my tin can. The big units have RAM mounts. The small one has its own quick disconnect mount. I don't have my units on the boat between home and the launch ramp. Quote
Bdjr1 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Posted January 16, 2015 Here is the current set-up, Wasn't sure is the console spot was strong enough for a bigger unit, Don't mind the mess, the boat is being used as my hunting closet Quote
boostr Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 My stuff is mounted like this on my tin can. The big units have RAM mounts. The small one has its own quick disconnect mount. I don't have my units on the boat between home and the launch ramp. I think you need more units... Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 19, 2015 Super User Posted January 19, 2015 My stuff is mounted like this on my tin can. The big units have RAM mounts. The small one has its own quick disconnect mount. I don't have my units on the boat between home and the launch ramp. I think you need more units... I agree, just bought another one for testing. Will be doing that tomorrow. There is already another one not in view that is behind the big screen at the console. You can't have too much information. 1 Quote
Bdjr1 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 I have a Stinger 170 Any better pics of the front of your boat fishfinder & trolling motor Quote
Bdjr1 Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 Mr_Scrogg did u put a plate behind the console mount, that is the same console I have Quote
Mr_Scrogg Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 No plate on the console. Just oversized washers Quote
Mr_Scrogg Posted February 14, 2015 Posted February 14, 2015 Sadly, no other pic of the bow unit. I've since sold it. Quote
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