Mounting Ideas - Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 95sv

[The Baron]

So, I did a thing and just bought a Garmin ECHOMAP 9" unit.  I'll be installing it at the console on a Bass Tracker 165, so not a big boat and not a ton of space.  This is my first boat and first unit install.  Questions are, does anyone have a similar unit on a smaller boat and how it is mounted.  I assume some sort of ram/gimbal mount?  And I'd like to use a no drill transducer mount at the transom - any recommendations?

[gim]

@The Baron if you could post a photo of the console that would greatly help.

[The Baron]

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[Team9nine]

Personally, I’d either do a swing arm RAM mount, or remove the windshield and mount centered over the dash.

 

[gim]

14 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

I’d either do a swing arm RAM mount

You beat me to it.  I was going to suggest just that, but I couldn't remember the name of it.  Swing arm mount.

[MickD]

I would not trust a "no drill" transducer attachment.  I think the best solution is to mount a plastic bar with screws and a premium sealer under it onto the transom then attach the transducers with screws that don't go through all the way through the bar so the risk of leaks is less.  Yet you still will have the ability to mount multiples or move the single easily and without risk. 

[HenryPF]

On 5/26/2023 at 11:07 AM, MickD said:

I would not trust a "no drill" transducer attachment.  I think the best solution is to mount a plastic bar with screws and a premium sealer under it onto the transom then attach the transducers with screws that don't go through all the way through the bar so the risk of leaks is less.  Yet you still will have the ability to mount multiples or move the single easily and without risk. 

 

Winco Cutting Board, 12 by 18 by 1-Inch, White

 

For the transducer, you cut this thing into 4 x 9 inch pieces, drill two holes in them, choose to glue or not (I didn't) and silicon the holes along with the SS sheet metal screws and get 6 of these things for the exact same price. If you drill too many holes mounting your transducer in this thing, just swap out for another one and repeat. I went fancy and bought black and have like 5 left still...

 

 

 

 

Console mount - RAM swing arm mount like others said (pictured exactly as shown in the replies).

 

This type (2.5 inch ball) tends to fall down in the slightest rough water and your Echomap already comes with a cradle that allows you to remove the finder and leave the wiring installed.

 

 

 

 

 

[The Baron]

Thanks guys.  I ended up buying a single swing arm mount and a screw on transducer mounting board.  The RAM mount arrived today and looks very well made.  The board will be here next week, so my hope is to have the display unit mounted and wired, ready to mount the transducer next week when the board arrives.  I have no idea I’m doing, so wish my luck.  lol

[The Baron]

Update is I got up early to look at getting a start on installing the new Garmin unit.  Took me about 10 minutes to decide I didn’t want to tackle it myself and likely spend 1/2 day cursing only to find out I’d done something wrong.  So I went to the local shop that sold me/installed the upgraded trolling motor.  He said if I have everything needed, bring it in and he’d install right away.  3 hours later, the boat’s back in the driveway and ready for the weekend.  All the bits are in place finally - now it’s time to play! ? 

[gim]

59 minutes ago, The Baron said:

3 hours later

That's some good service right now.  It would be a month before that could get done up here with so many people waiting for service.

[The Baron]

Yeah, I jumped on the opportunity.  The owner said it was a quiet Friday, but they get really busy after bass opens (3rd Saturday in June for most lakes up here) when everyone realizes what doesn’t work anymore.  He said first tournament of the year last year his lot filled up with boats pretty quick, with everyone in a panic.  

[12poundbass]

You’re really going to like the 9” Echomap!