Raised mount for Humminbird 788

I just bought a Humminbird 788 Combo for the bow of my boat. I'm looking to raise the height up to a more comfortable level. I use several combinations of rod holders so a mount on each of those is out of question. I've looked at the RAM mount system but I'm afraid it won't raise the unit up to the level I'm looking for. I think I want the unit pretty much at the level of my spider rig road holders so I can program/waypoint without having to reach way down to deck level. 2 neck surgeries and too many calories make that a motion I really want to avoid. Any ideas or photos of raised mounts? Thanks!

How high do u want to go? Ram has one that is 12 inch I believe. Maybe post a pict of your layout where u want FF to go- many many fine craftsman on this site can probably draw something up quickly...................................

Like this?:D

How about a ram mount with an extra mounting ball for each rod holder set up?

I've seen one made of PVC from someone on this web site... Maybe he will see this message and post an image.

If your holder is stout enough to take it, you can buy a ball that's designed to be bolted to a rail and attached it to your cross beam. It'd have to be dang stout though to stand up to running with it attached.

Long arm Ram would probably be a better answer though. I think the long arm is something like 11.3", combined with the balls, the mounting plate and the height of the bracket, you'd probably be looking at 15" to the bottom of the actual screen. Then you could add height with some metal stock if needed.

Wannabe....

I like the idea of the long arm RAM mount with 1.5"ball. I've done a couple of searches and haven't come up with anything. Any ideas? Any places that let you design your own RAM mount by buying the balls, base and arm separately?

searching RAM Mounting Systems, Inc. I found this ball rail mount:
UNPKG RAM 1-1/4" RAIL MOUNT
Product Number: RAM-231-1U
Your Price: $14.64

Will this fit your vertical support for the rod holders?? If not search the site for more options.

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Originally Posted by mrdux

I like the idea of the long arm RAM mount with 1.5"ball. I've done a couple of searches and haven't come up with anything. Any ideas? Any places that let you design your own RAM mount by buying the balls, base and arm separately?

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I've got a 788 on my bow also. I'd stay away from that little 1.5 & go with the big one (2.25 or 2.5). Also look at the Cannon downrigger mounts for a very sturdy base. Here is the link, and the J & H folks are top notch too.

Cannon Downrigger Mounts - J And H Products

Hope that helps.

Dern Maj, 'em are high for a little pedestal. Still, should give you some ideas on how to design and build a pedestal for additional height and then put a Ram on top if you want to go that way.

The 1.5" balls are designed to support up to 10 lbs. The 2.5" are as big as you can get, but one with an 11" long arm, even if available is gonnabe high dollar and over kill. The standard D sized Ram Universal only has a 3" long Arm, but probably provides something close to 7" of lift due to the size of the balls. Trouble is, they're $95 at BPS.

I had a 788Ci mounted to the bow with a micro 1" ball, 5" arm and it would hold, although you really had put some grunt on hit. Had a 5" Lowrance in the same spot and it held too. I belive the 1.5" long arm Ram would hold a 5" H'bird or Lowrance fine. Maybe not a 7" or larger though with the long arm.

Looks like we may have been wrong on the max length of the 1.5" arm. Longest I can seem to find is 7.88"

RAMCARMS (GPSCity.com)

RAM Mount Long Length Dual 1.5 inch Socket Arm RAM-201U-D



Wannabe...

Wannabe...

Ouch. The 11" arm I was remembering was for the 2.25" Ball - D sized.

$95 just for the Arm though.

RAM Mount Double 2.25 inch dia Socket Long Arm RAM-D-201U-E

May have to take up Polo instead of fishing. Probably be cheaper.

Wannabe...

I ended up welding up a raised bracket that I mounted a 1.5"ball RAM mount onto. I spent more time mulling over my options than the actual work on it took. I had looked all over the net for the best prices on RAM products and ended up buying one from my local marine dealer for about the same $$. Go figure! I looked at the 2.25 inch mounts and my wallet screamed for mercy!!

Thanks for the input! I'll try to post photos when I get everything mounted. Right now I'm waiting for turtle express to bring my new marine carpet so all is on hold till the carpet goes down.

Greg at HB e-mailed me about a raised mount which I built for my 787 out of pvc, and gave me this forum to look at. It is about 18" high. I got all the pvc parts at Home Depot for about 5 bucks. My wife is out of town with the camera, but when she gets back Sunday, I will take a picture of it and either post on here if possible, or if not, Mrdux, if you will then send me your e-mail, I will e-mail the pics and specs direct to you.

By the way, it works great and gets the unit up where these old wore out eyes can see it.

Rip

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Originally Posted by Rip

Greg at HB e-mailed me about a raised mount which I built for my 787 out of pvc, and gave me this forum to look at. It is about 18" high. I got all the pvc parts at Home Depot for about 5 bucks. My wife is out of town with the camera, but when she gets back Sunday, I will take a picture of it and either post on here if possible, or if not, Mrdux, if you will then send me your e-mail, I will e-mail the pics and specs direct to you.

By the way, it works great and gets the unit up where these old wore out eyes can see it.

Rip

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Please post a pic here also

Rip, I sent you a PM.

NEWS FLASH!!!

Once I got all my seat bases back in place and tried several different positions for the extended mount and just the RAM mount by itself, I decided I can make the RAM work fine and not have the tall mount in my way all the time. So much for my brainstorming and wasting a days time. If my boat was just used for spider-rigging and pulling jigs and cranks, the tall mount would have been fine. I can see myself tripping over the tall mount when my Dad decides he wants to go catfishing or after stripes.

Rip,

I'd like to see the picture too.

Peke

Peke

email me your email and I will send you a pic and parts

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