What sonar mounting hardware?
mtcook16
Posted 4/4/2012 6:18 PM (#550806)
Subject: What sonar mounting hardware?





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Location: MN
Just got a 958 for the bow of my boat and am wondering what you guys suggest for mounting hardware. I have used Ram Mounts (1 1/4") before for smaller graphs but they seem to fall/tip down when I run across the lake in any sort of wave action. What mounts are best to allow for the ability to adjust (rotate) and hold the graph in a fixed position when riding across the lake.

-Matt
catchandrelease
Posted 4/4/2012 8:56 PM (#550884 - in reply to #550806)
Subject: Re: What sonar mounting hardware?




There's a new Ram Mount for larger units, RAM-D-111-C. Not sure if you're still looking at another Ram Mount, but this one has a larger ball unit (Cabela's website says its 2-1/4"), so I presume it's more stable. They're kind of pricey compared to other mounts, though. $115 to $120ish.
mtcook16
Posted 4/4/2012 9:22 PM (#550899 - in reply to #550806)
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I am not opposed to Ram as long as it works better for a bigger graph. Open to all ideas.
TUFFY
Posted 4/4/2012 9:53 PM (#550905 - in reply to #550899)
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Plunker
Posted 4/5/2012 12:29 PM (#551028 - in reply to #550806)
Subject: Re: What sonar mounting hardware?




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The big ram mount should have no trouble with a 958. With an 1198 though in rough water it will not hold it perfect on a run across the lake like I've got. I've come to the conclusion ill have to build my own for my 1198
fireslayer
Posted 5/9/2012 2:07 PM (#558784 - in reply to #550806)
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I just got finished installing the cisco electronics mount for my HDS 8 and it's rock solid!


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mtcook16
Posted 5/9/2012 3:24 PM (#558802 - in reply to #550806)
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Went with the 2.25" ram. Thanks everyone!