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    HDS 7 Touch on Skeeter SL190

    I know this has been a topic of discussion - how to mount the new sonar stuff on our fish n ski's. Here are some shots of my recent mounting of an HDS 7 Touch on my Skeeter SL 190. The first pic shows the insert I made to put in place of the small HB sonar original equipment. I mounted a larger HB unit on it before going to the HDS7 Touch. I tried several mounts for this unit - Balzout - great mount but way too big, and a small RAM mount - but in each case the mount forced the HDS unit too close to the steering wheel. So, I made a flat mount, first out of plywood to see if it would work, and attached the Lowrance bracket vertically instead of horizontally. Basinga! So I then fabricated a mount out of aircraft aluminum and had it powder coated. Great solution, solid as a rock and does not shake at WOT - as you can see, I use it for engine data - very pleased with the result.

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    Very nice Ray.

    Did you see how I did my HDS 7? I had to make a custom dash and bracket also.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Snowedin3 View Post
    Very nice Ray. Did you see how I did my HDS 7? I had to make a custom dash and bracket also.
    Could not find it - point me....
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    Now that is way cool. Great job.
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    Fixed.jpgAdditional photos requested via private message. Hope this helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RayBersch View Post
    I know this has been a topic of discussion - how to mount the new sonar stuff on our fish n ski's. Here are some shots of my recent mounting of an HDS 7 Touch on my Skeeter SL 190. The first pic shows the insert I made to put in place of the small HB sonar original equipment. I mounted a larger HB unit on it before going to the HDS7 Touch. I tried several mounts for this unit - Balzout - great mount but way too big, and a small RAM mount - but in each case the mount forced the HDS unit too close to the steering wheel. So, I made a flat mount, first out of plywood to see if it would work, and attached the Lowrance bracket vertically instead of horizontally. Basinga! So I then fabricated a mount out of aircraft aluminum and had it powder coated. Great solution, solid as a rock and does not shake at WOT - as you can see, I use it for engine data - very pleased with the result.

    Mount w Sonar Plug.jpgMount w Bracket.jpgMount w Suncover.jpgMount w Engine Info .jpg
    That is awesome! I just got a new to me 2007 SL190 and have a HDS-7 that i need to mount. Do you have the outline for this bracket or one maybe one for sale?

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    This thread is dated 2013. Ray has not been here since 2017. Don't hold your breath waiting for a reply

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    Oh, , dang

    appreciate the info!

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    bb644 you can also mount it on the side of the console. Here’s my Skeeter SL210.


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    Nice IP Freely! What brand and model of mount did you use?

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    It was already installed on the boat when I bought it. It’s a basic Ram mount. https://www.rammount.com/shop-all/po...hfinder-mounts

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    Chad Snow / Massachusetts
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