Mark, interesting choice. I've been using a ram mount on the sliding hatch for a hand-held GPS. I might be able to re-purpose it for my new use. Of course, one end was a suction cup so that would have to change.
Bob > On 12/02/2021 9:38 PM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > Bob, > > I installed a Garmin chartplotter (probably smaller) and the Autopilot > display/controls using RAM mounts and Scanstrut instrument pod. Most these > pods install directly to the binnacle guard, but you can fiddle around a bit > and mount it on a RAM mount with two swivel balls (round base with ball, > double socket arm and the 1" rail U-mount). > > Some pictures here: > https://www.dropbox.com/s/n77i7g6khqqc73f/20190804_144218.jpg?dl=0 and > https://www.dropbox.com/s/c8538cz1ghvbxdn/20190726_212737.jpg?dl=0 > > It was reasonably cost effective and it works well if you want to operate > either from behind the wheel or from the side coaming or even from in-front > of the wheel. > > It worth the while to do some Internet shopping around, as the prices vary > quite a bit. > > Good luck > > Marek > > 1994 C270 Legato > Ottawa ON > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Mann via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 8:21 PM > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Bob Mann <sailrm...@comcast.net> > Subject: Stus-List mounting chart plotter at helm > > I was going to put another instrument display at the helm of my 35 mk I, but > realized a chartplotter was only a couple hundred more so went that route. > > Any suggestions on how to mount it to my Edson pedestal so I can rotate it > sideways, for easy viewing from the coaming? I rarely steer from behind the > wheel so I want to see it from the sides. The pedestal is about the same > height as the wheel (not my boat, but similar setup. I don't have the top > tray): > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi44.servimg.com%2Fu%2Ff44%2F17%2F14%2F05%2F22%2F2012-110.jpg&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbfc9ec5355cf43bf2a3708d9b5fb2e7f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637740912688329476%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=PkMTJJWfnPjlpWNVSR2BewSDnICKEWk8UzScUKf58Ro%3D&reserved=0) > > The chartplotter is the B&G Vulcan 9. > > regards, > Bob Mann > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbfc9ec5355cf43bf2a3708d9b5fb2e7f%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637740912688329476%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=G2e5NEAaTPh8dFt6P50LdMmaaEEp1FuyP%2Fckrl8ARh8%3D&reserved=0 > Thanks - Stu > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
