Lund Pro Trak?? Helix 10 too big

[RenegadeBassin]

I have a problem. I bought a helix 10 mega si g2n for my lund renegade and it won't fit in the console without some overly risky modifications. I decided that I am going to mount it off to the side of my console somehow and then get a helix 7 with just gps for my console to replace the little $80 unit thats in there now. Here is my question, where in the world can I find a mount to fit the Lund Pro Trak system? I wouldn't like to have to drill a mount in the boat somewhere if I don't have to, but there is hardly anything about Pro Trak anywhere that I can find. Any suggestions from you Lund guys?

[A-Jay]

While I do not have the exact model Lund - My Pro-V Bass boat does have the Pro Trax system as well.

I would not recommend attempting to attach a mount & a 10" Helix unit to it. 

 

The weight of a quality mount & the unit itself really needs to be "securely" fastened (insert BOLTED).

I don't think the Pro Trax is designed to provide that. 

 

While a vessel is at speed there is a considerable level of vibration & stress transmitted through the mount to the connection point; especially in conditions other than flat calm. 

 

Having insufficient mounting rarely ends well and often includes some type of failure, damage, possible loss of the unit over the side and perhaps even personal injury. 

 

My advice would be to invest in quality mount that secures to the deck to the right of the console.

  BalZout Electronic & T-H Marine Electronics both make quality mounts.

http://www.balzoutllc.com/humminbird-mounts

http://thmarine.com/th-marine-products/boating-accessories/electronics-mount

 

A-Jay

 

[J Francho]

Doesn't that protrac support trolling gear and what not?  If it can hold a 25# ball and down rigger, it can hold a graph.  Pretty sure ther's a way to do it.

 

@S Hovanec????

[S Hovanec]

I have my HDS 10 on the pro track on the bow using the plastic Pro-Trak pieces from Lund.  My downrigggers are mounted on a piece made by Cisco Fishing Systems to fit in the Lund track.  This might be the route you want to take.  They also make electronics mounts. They do custom orders and may be able to make you a mount combining the Lund downrigger mount and one of their other products.  Give them a call.  They're real easy to deal with.

 

[J Francho]

That's exactly the product I was thinking of, or similar.  Thanks!

[S Hovanec]

Here's the HDS on the bow.  Don't have a pic of just the mount.

 

[RenegadeBassin]

I think I have found a solution to the problem. I ended up going into my Lund dealer and picking up a sport trak angled mounting plate. I installed it upside down into the pro trak and it actually came out fine. It feels extremely sturdy. From here I will get a ram mount and fasten that to the plate and I should be good to go. 

[S Hovanec]

Here's how my sonar is mounted in the front.  Those are 2 of the OEM Pro-Trak mounts.

 

[slonezp]

1 hour ago, RenegadeBassin said:

I think I have found a solution to the problem. I ended up going into my Lund dealer and picking up a sport trak angled mounting plate. I installed it upside down into the pro trak and it actually came out fine. It feels extremely sturdy. From here I will get a ram mount and fasten that to the plate and I should be good to go. 

The Lund brackets aren't cheap but they are tough as nails

[S Hovanec]

23 minutes ago, slonezp said:

The Lund brackets aren't cheap but they are tough as nails

Way cheaper than that Cisco mount!!

2 hours ago, RenegadeBassin said:

I think I have found a solution to the problem. I ended up going into my Lund dealer and picking up a sport trak angled mounting plate. I installed it upside down into the pro trak and it actually came out fine. It feels extremely sturdy. From here I will get a ram mount and fasten that to the plate and I should be good to go. 

That is gonna work out nicely!  Big mounting surface for a BIG ram mount.

[RenegadeBassin]

Anyone have any suggestions for what screws I should use on that plate?

[S Hovanec]

5 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said:

Anyone have any suggestions for what screws I should use on that plate?

 

The largest that will fit through the holes in the Ram base.  Stainless with nylock nuts.  No longer than necessary.

[slonezp]

52 minutes ago, S Hovanec said:

 

The largest that will fit through the holes in the Ram base.  Stainless with nylock nuts.  No longer than necessary.

Agreed. This is what I did just to mount the Scotty rod holders

 

[Lures'n'Liberty]

Not sure about the particular track system, but it looks an awful lot like it will accept readily available "Track Nuts." You can find them on Amazon and a ton of other places online for a buck or 2 each, maybe even your local hardware store. If you're handy, you can mount about anything on them. 

[RenegadeBassin]

Here's an update, all installed: 

[J Francho]

That's nice and clean!

[12poundbass]

That looks nice! The Lowrance unit looks awkward next to that big Bird! Have you been on the water yet with the MEGA unit?

[RenegadeBassin]

1 minute ago, 12poundbass said:

That looks nice! The Lowrance unit looks awkward next to that big Bird! Have you been on the water yet with the MEGA unit?

I haven't, I'm itching to get out there! Should be able to this weekend. And don't worry, I've got a helix 7 on the way to replace that lowrance unit! 

[12poundbass]

3 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said:

I haven't, I'm itching to get out there! Should be able to this weekend. And don't worry, I've got a helix 7 on the way to replace that lowrance unit! 

If you find some good structure or big enough fish take a screen shot and post it. I can't ever get enough MEGA screenshots! 

[J Francho]

46 minutes ago, RenegadeBassin said:

I haven't, I'm itching to get out there! Should be able to this weekend. And don't worry, I've got a helix 7 on the way to replace that lowrance unit! 

I like that they left a ton of room for a bigger unit.

[slonezp]

4 hours ago, J Francho said:

I like that they left a ton of room for a bigger unit.

I would have rather they put nothing in there and let the customer decide.

[RenegadeBassin]

12 hours ago, slonezp said:

I would have rather they put nothing in there and let the customer decide.

Yeah I agree. What it is an electronics package that lund offers. Hook 3x, Minn Kota edge 45, and an onboard charger. The dealer told me when he set the boat up he had the beginner bass fishermen in mind. So far I've swapped out the edge, I'm removing the hook 3, and I have a bad feeling i'll have to switch up to a bigger charger to support all the electronics I'm putting on it cause i'll need another battery. 

[J Francho]

You should be able to sell that Hook 3 unit pretty easily.  The kayak crowd loves them, and it's light enough to ship anywhere.