Thread: GPS puck

Thanks don, that's what I was looking for

Originally Posted by wilbur

Dont know if this is any bigger?

i like your gps exstintion pole.i think that ill make me one out of alluminum pipe.thats a good ideal.thanks for that picture:o

Just remember that some units don't work when they are that close to the head unit, so check first before you mount.

The easiest way is to mount it under the top cap on a glass boat. Works fine, is out of the way and no holes needed.

Originally Posted by tommyboyrn

It looks like PVC screwed into puck base? Is that right?

Actually on mine Tommy its a piece of aluminum tubing with a plate welded to the top that the puck bolts to.

Originally Posted by CatFan

Just remember that some units don't work when they are that close to the head unit, so check first before you mount.

The easiest way is to mount it under the top cap on a glass boat. Works fine, is out of the way and no holes needed.

Yes that's for sure but as long as he has it raised so unit is not blocking signal all should work fine......

I am gonna mount it on back of boat with it raised. I am planning on documenting the install with a new thread with pics. This was last few pieces to have all ready to go. Thanks for all input, I do appreciate it. With this much of investment I want to do it right.

Tom

Originally Posted by jaxsprat

Yes that's for sure but as long as he has it raised so unit is not blocking signal all should work fine......

The problem isn't blocking the signal. It's RF interference between the head and the GPS receiver, so even an elevated puck could have issues.

What about the internal Gps units? You cant get any closer than that.