MFD placement, opinions wanted.

Bought two Garmin echomap 73 sv plus units, two extra brackets and wiring harnesses. Looking for ideas and suggestions.
My thoughts are two mounting brackets on both the bow and console. That way one can do imaging / sonar, the other mapping. Move them around as needed.
Side by side? Stacked? This is where I'm asking for help. I have these :
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Here's a pic of the bow
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Console
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Yes, I know, it's a mess. I was in the process of relocating batteries, and removing the 21 gallon fuel tank, replacing with a 6 gallon tank. Why? To reduce weight, and get all three batteries in the back of the boat.
The fuel gauge in the dash will no longer be needed once I'm done. I'm debating on removing it, and selling with the old tank.
That old bird mount hasn't worked in years, I've just never removed it. Backlight went out it.
Everything needs to be on the CHEAP! I just blew the snot out of the budget!
I'll be removing that lowrance, that's the one terryd gave me, and giving it away. Again, thank you Terry! That will never be forgotten.

I love my 73sv on the console with the transducer on the transom. Great fixed position on transom allows super SI imaging. I have the other transducer (Helix 10 Mega) on the Ulterra trolling motor along with the Helix 10 on the bow. This allows me to use all the other functions at the point of fishing. Therefore I use the 73 sv for mapping, locating structure and fish then the Helix 10 for the actual hunt. Just my two cents.


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I'm glad to hear you love the Garmin! I just ordered them yesterday, impatiently awaiting their arrival, and patience is not one of my virtues!!

I changed from lowrance to garmin on my fishing toon and so far I am well pleased. I got the 93sv on the console and a 73di on the bow.

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Woooohhhoooooo !!! Their here, already! I ordered them Tuesday morning, WOW

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Woooohhhoooooo !!! Their here, already! I ordered them Tuesday morning, WOW

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Nice ...!!

Rickie

Thank you sir!
Any recommendations on placement?
I was playing around earlier.
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I have two ram mounts, one short, one long. Was thinking about for the bow.

I like "over and under" at the bow to allow room for rod holders ...

Side by side would be fine at the console as long as the 2 units are not so close together that they smack against each other in rough water on the ram mounts ...

Rickie

For the console, I was thinking of mounting them directly to the console. Use the ram mounts on the bow, to get them higher, or for over/under configuration.

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For the console, I was thinking of mounting them directly to the console. Use the ram mounts on the bow, to get them higher, or for over/under configuration.

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That'll work ...

Over and under works better with rod holders for sure ...

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Rickie

Holy cow! Do you have a side picture of the mount that the stacked graph's are on?

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Holy cow! Do you have a side picture of the mount that the stacked graph's are on?

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I custom made the double stack mount on an 11" SwivelEze seat pedestal so that I can easily remove it from the boat and incorporate the entire conglomerate in my seminars ...

Cajun fryer has double stack mounts at cornfieldcrappie ...

https://www.cornfieldcrappiegear.com...t-6-arm-height

Rickie

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That'll work ...

Over and under works better with rod holders for sure ...

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Rickie

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Wow, you have lots of screens to watch. I would miss every bite! I want two, but will probably be too focused on them and miss bites as well!


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You just got to kinda let ONE eye wander....LOL!

I usually site behind the windshield using i-Pilot Link. :cool:

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Got the fuel tank removed, new (smaller) one put in. All three batteries and chargers mounted in aft compartment.
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Finally got a little work done. Im already liking it! When standing at the trolling motor pedal, I barely have to lean forward to touch the top one.
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You don't realize how big the transducers are, until you mount them! That's a mg fwfb 75#.

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Got the fuel tank removed, new (smaller) one put in. All three batteries and chargers mounted in aft compartment.
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Finally got a little work done. Im already liking it! When standing at the trolling motor pedal, I barely have to lean forward to touch the top one.
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You don't realize how big the transducers are, until you mount them! That's a mg fwfb 75#.

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What kind of flooring is that in your boat?


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The gray? Vynil. The black? It's an anti fatigue mat. Golden Elite Anti-Fatigue Mat 3' x 3' at Menards https://www.menards.com/main/p-1444439521499.htm
It's heavy, but it sure does help!

Looking good ...!!!

Rickie

Nice clean install.


I'd have to cut part of my skeg if I wanted to put Mega SI up there, maybe an MDI unit if I can sometime...
(Speaking of XDCR size)


Looks good, hope it runs great!

Thanks. I started fabrication of an elevated stand for the console. That way I can still utilize the cup holder!

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That wound up being taller than I imagined.
Thoughts? Pros cons? I just painted it black.

be very careful, looks like obstructed vision to me an accident waiting to happen, just like that article about the fishermen that got run over by a larger boat. The driver of said boat said he was distracted. Other than that it looks good

Looks good to me .

If you're that good at fabrication, shortening the height some should not be a problem for you ...

Rickie

With any luck I'll get the wiring cleaned up tomorrow, although that's something I've never been good at. Get as much as possible in wire loom.
As for the visibility issue, that's something I wondered the first time I sat at the console. One of those unforseen things. I'm going to try it like it is, if I feel it's an issue, then I won't go fast the first time.
The good news is, the boat has a max speed of 21mph. I will be taking it easy anyway, I moved batteries around, and swapped out fuel tanks (went with a smaller one). I have a feeling it's going to feel like a completely different boat.
I definitely have a learning curve ahead of me!
Oh, those graphs do NOT like to pick up GPS signal inside that metal building.
A big thanks to all for the replies!

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You just got to kinda let ONE eye wander....LOL!

I usually site behind the windshield using i-Pilot Link. :cool:

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Wow can you play video games on all those screens?

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Wow can you play video games on all those screens?

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NO SIR!

I only play deadly assassin games with fish on those displays.... :highfive

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I ripped a cutting board in half, laminated it together, mounted to the boat. Anticipating moving the transducer around. As long as that thing is, I have a bad feeling it's gonna pick up the engine. Well see.
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Got it looking like a boat again! Might take it out when I get off work tomorrow morning, for the maiden voyage. Supposed to be decent weather, before next front comes through. I'm just a wee bit nervous, and excited!

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That trailer bunk board sure looks like it may be dangerously close.:yikes:dono:twocents

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It is. I wasnt sure if I was gonna be able to mount the transducer or , wait till the bunk was cut back. I'm glad you reminded me to take a saw along, and cut it back! Thanks

Made it out for a little bit. To say I have a learning curve is an understatement!
Instead of cutting the bunks back, I slid the bow stop back. Thank you for reminding me about that!
Used quickdraw, two different spots of the lake. The first time it had me in the right spot. Second time, it flipped 180°. I don't recall making any changes. I didn't catch it until I was back at the dock. The units where side by side, two different locations on the map. Once I put the boat on the trailer, they where the same.
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Sorry about the bad picture. I need to learn how to pull screen shots off it.
Anyone know if you can delete part or sections of quickdraw?
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A tree that I'll be sure to fish later! Have some prop wash on port side, nothing I can do about it though. Had the engine on the highest tilt setting.