Chartplotter and Imaging

[Jet Boat Okie]

Yes, mine required an SD card to get the unit functioning even though it was pre-loaded with the lakes maps.

You can buy maps on the Garmin Active Captain app, but they are pretty spendy. I recommend pricing pre-loaded units vs. buying the unit and the maps. Also some good YouTube videos out there about the different map version available.

 

[johhnyboat]

Thanks for the info! I have the Garmin map (SD Card) that I need from the boat that I sold last year. I just wasn’t sure if that model accepted SD cards.

 

[WiskyDan]

I have a question for you fine gentleman. I plan on going to many foreign waterways this summer so I definitely need something. But I don't fish/plan to fish at all so with that in mind what do you think would be my best option? Nor do the lakes have good cell service or I would just use navionics, don't really want to drop a bunch of money just not run aground....lol

@Crob83 I'll have an almost new Garmin 63cv for sale in about a week (have to get the mounting bracket off my boat that's in storage) for a good price. Message me if you want details.

 

[906Tony]

@WiskyDan did you install your Garmin 73sv yet? I haven’t seen one in a 24 footer yet. Mine is back ordered at the moment and I’m almost thinking of going to the 93. Just not sure if I want that big thing blocking my view. I’m sure it’s a lot nicer when your actually using it though.

 

[WiskyDan]

@906Tony It’s being installed this week, I should have it back on Saturday. I would have loved the larger 93sv in just not sure it would have fit on the right side of the helm.

Here are some photos of the RAM mount mocked up where it will be going:

 

[906Tony]

@906Tony It’s being installed this week, I should have it back on Saturday. I would have loved the larger 93sv in just not sure it would have fit on the right side of the helm.

Here are some photos of the RAM mount mocked up where it will be going:

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Thanks for showing that. Should look good when it’s done!

 

[HangOutdoors]

@906Tony It’s being installed this week, I should have it back on Saturday. I would have loved the larger 93sv in just not sure it would have fit on the right side of the helm.

Here are some photos of the RAM mount mocked up where it will be going:

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Kind of the same decision that I was going with. I really wanted the right side of helm, but wanted the 9" screen so I wouldn't have to keep grabbing my reading glasses. Didn't want it to block my view of the connext and not block view much out the window. Also wanted it to swivel all the way around. I didn't make mine a permanent so I could easily move it needed. I may have to test fit it a few different places when actually out on the water. Hard to tell when not actually on the water for me.

I really like your mount. Can you link where you got it from? I just used the Medium arm RAM mount.

 

[dzeppos]

I have a 2016 242 looking to get an Axion 7 or Garmin 73v chartplotter. I don't need a transducer/fishfinder. (Lake and coastal boating)
What mount do you recommend ?
- I like Ram mount fixed next to the speed control/low wake mode buttons as I'm hesitant to mount on top of the dash and block my view like above by WiskyDan.
I also like swatski's 5' dragon fly and his mount - maybe just looking for a 7inch screen - but relatively simply and out of the way. Any suggestions before pulling the trigger.
Any further suggestions are super appreciated

 

[tabbibus]

I have a 2016 242 looking to get an Axion 7 or Garmin 73v chartplotter. I don't need a transducer/fishfinder. (Lake and coastal boating)
What mount do you recommend ?
- I like Ram mount fixed next to the speed control/low wake mode buttons as I'm hesitant to mount on top of the dash and block my view like above by WiskyDan.
I also like swatski's 5' dragon fly and his mount - maybe just looking for a 7inch screen - but relatively simply and out of the way. Any suggestions before pulling the trigger.
Any further suggestions are super appreciated

I plan to use seasucker mounts, take a peek at those