GPS/Fishfinder Recommendation for 2016 242 Limited

[GoodCubanito]

In the market for a GPS/Fish-finder combo for my 2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S. I am getting ready to explore new locations and I know I will need that helpful addition to my boat. Also, any preferred installation location on my dash?

Thanks,

 

[Babin Farms]

I love my Garmin Echomap Plus 73CV. As far as mounting it, I'm not familiar with the newer boats but here's a link to what I did.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/the-official-what-did-you-do-to-your-jet-boat-today-thread.2661/page-130#:~:text=https%3A//jetboaters.net/threads/the-official-what-did-you-do-to-your-jet-boat-today-thread.2661/post-453203

 

[bigsapper]

I have the 43cv. 4" screen vs 7".

 

[johhnyboat]

I went with a Garmin Echomap 94sv, check out @HangOutdoors write up, as I did it the exact same way for the Chartplotter set up.

 

[crazy4life]

I installed Garmin 93 SV and put it where my phone holder was using a swivel mount. Was going to put it in the dash but I could"nt see it when standing up.

 

[yam240sx]

garmin 7 series with lakes and ocean maps !

 

[212s]

In the market for a GPS/Fish-finder combo for my 2016 Yamaha 242 Limited S. I am getting ready to explore new locations and I know I will need that helpful addition to my boat. Also, any preferred installation location on my dash?

Does your model year have the twin RPM gauges? If so and you don't need them, you might be able to remove them and cut the dash to put in a chartplotter/finder? If not, then there's some RAM-mount suggestions that seem they'll work nicely.

I was able to remove the phone holder and put an Axiom 7 plotter right into the dash on my model. Just tape and mark the template, and use a dremel to cut it out. I removed my dash panel to do it on a bench, but no need to do that if you're careful and take your time.
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[dzeppos]

I just installed Ray Marine Axiom 7 and transducer. The software interface on the Axion 7 is flawless and quick. I have a similar boat (2016 242LS) so I'll show you some pictures on how I had mine mounted (just need to uncover the boat this weekend to get a recent pic). Extremely happy with it.

 

[906Tony]

Garmin 73. Ram mount in the cup holder.

 

[dzeppos]

Here’s our setup for the fish finder. It also detached quickly as well.

 

[GoodCubanito]

Here’s our setup for the fish finder. It also detached quickly as well.

View attachment 164461

Which one is that? Looks great... thanks a lot!

 

[HangOutdoors]

 

[Jim_in_Delaware]

I installed Garmin 93 SV and put it where my phone holder was using a swivel mount. Was going to put it in the dash but I could"nt see it when standing up.

This is a good point to keep in mind! I need to remember this when the time comes.

Jim

 

[Ronnie Eubanks]

Garmin 73. Ram mount in the cup holder. View attachment 164401

Do you have the part number for that ram mount?