Got a new to me 898 and need to know options for mounting on a console so that I can turn it around and see it from up front. Have a ram mount for the 798 but it isn't near big enough to handle this bigger unit. Anyone steer me in a good direction?
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Got a new to me 898 and need to know options for mounting on a console so that I can turn it around and see it from up front. Have a ram mount for the 798 but it isn't near big enough to handle this bigger unit. Anyone steer me in a good direction?
I'm using a RAM swing arm for my 93sv horizontal mount. I think RA-H3. Got it from BBG
I also reccomend the swing the 6" swing arm. That is the one using with my Mega 10. I really like the way you can turn it different positions.
LittleJohn
Thanks Guys
I haven’t tried the swing arm, but it’s next on my list!
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I also have Ram swing arms on console and bow. They are useful tools for viewing units from opposite ends of boat and getting fish finder out of the way when deploying wireless trolling motor; I made a removable 18" extension pole to raise bow unit so I don't have to look so far down to see it...
I have a Balz-Out mount on my console, and used to use Ram before. I'd never
go back to the Ram. The Balz-Out is much more stable and offers just as many,
viewing options as the Ram. You won't be disappointed.
Just looked at the balz-out mounts; they look good $$$. I like the length choices...Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveB40
You're right, a tad pricey, but worth every cent! This mount is not a
lightweight piece of aluminum. It's got some heft to it. It appears
to be machined out of one inch stock and the springs in the knobs
are definitely not lightweight. I'm going to order another one for
my bow mount finder, as soon as I make up my mind what H-Bird
size and model I want.
Who do you get em thru Dave?
I bought my first one directly from Balz-Out, LLC. I wanted
to see all the variations, and I figured I would get a lot more
info from the mfg than a third party. I got introduced to
Balz-Out while attending a walleye seminar and had the pleasure
of speaking to Marianne Huskey. She has been using them on
her walleye tournament boats for the last few years and was
promoting them at her seminar. She is Not sponsored by
Balz-Out.
I’ve owned a Ram mount......now have a BalzOut. BalzOut is the superior product. The model I have has the indented turns which some said was not 360 degree viewing. Well I have had no problems adjusting mine for viewing. But the new models have no indentions......the adjustment is for any angle you so desire.
Regards
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I just wanted to thank everyone for the response and input. There was several considerations from downright cheap all the way to the top end, which is what I chose. The quality of the work, the small business, and mostly the testimonies of the users made me pull the trigger on the Balzout. Blue to match the boat with sliver knobs with a 6" shaft. I believe it's going to be the last one I buy. No one that has bought one would go any other direction going forward, and that includes others not on this site. Again, thanks and I'll post pics when it's all mounted up and ready to go.
I said that I would post when i made up my mind, and it came in yesterdays UPS delivery. I chose the Balzout witha six inch shaft. More dollars than I planned on spending but I don't believe that I will ever need another. Thanks for all the input and help in finding what I was after.....Skeet
Oh yeah....looks good. My buddy just got their double mount in red to match his Skeeter.
Regards
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Ram swing arm. Since getting that mount I love it.