Mounting a ram mount

[printman71]

Just purchased a Ram Mount D-111U-C (the big one with a 2.25" ball) from TW and no mounting screws were included. What size and configuration do I need? Mounting on the front of a Basscat into the area beside the trolling motor petal, so into fiberglass, not the deck. I assume to get stainless as in all marine applications.

[greendragon]

I just installed a Ram-Mount and I used self tapper screws and they are black. Take your base to Lowes and get the best screws that will fit through the holes.

[Fishysam]

I use stainless bolts and locknuts, but I do that for trolling motor as well.

[TobyG.Mo]

I used 1/4 20 stainless bugle head, nylock nuts. I was able to reach the back, not sure if you can or not.

[javjoe]

I used 1/4 20 stainless bugle head, nylock nuts.

This!

[catdude28]

Printman, your new Cat should have a removable 5 inch round access panel under the troller's foot pedal. That should give you access to the area under the deck so that you can bolt in your base. Use the largest stainless bolts, washers, and lock nuts than will fit.

[Hardhead1]

Printman, your new Cat should have a removable 5 inch round access panel under the troller's foot pedal. That should give you access to the area under the deck so that you can bolt in your base. Use the largest stainless bolts, washers, and lock nuts than will fit.

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This and I would add a backing plate as well.

[rude150]

I used 5/16 sis bolts and nylock nuts, and a backing plate.
1 1/2 long
Machins screws w/ tapered head. (Phillips)
My mounting base holes could be bigger than yours?
The base is the biggest Ram makes, for my 1198

[Hchamberlin1]

No self tapers for anything over a 5 inch unit. Get stainless bolts and some big washers and nylon lock washers. Self tapers will flake and crack the area around the screw

[printman71]

Printman, your new Cat should have a removable 5 inch round access panel under the troller's foot pedal. That should give you access to the area under the deck so that you can bolt in your base. Use the largest stainless bolts, washers, and lock nuts than will fit.

Thanks, I was unaware of the access panel under the pedal. I will go that route.

[ScottCook]

Fender washers on the nut side too.

[Fish TR19]

I would get a metal "plate" or a big washer same size as the base of the ram mount to put on the under side of the glass.
I was able to find a washer big enough when I mounted my 1 1/2 in ram. Drilled holes in the washer to match the base, used SS bolts and nylock nuts. Kinda spread the stress all the way around instead of just where the bolts go through.

[Jumping Jimmy]

You might want one of these to mount your unit on. Provides a nice neat installation if it will work for you. http://www.transducershieldandsaver....ts/ram-mounts/

[TroyBoy30]

Mine is mounted on a cable management base, through bolted with large washers, a backing plate and nylock nuts

[KSPropbender]

I used 1/4 20 stainless bugle head, nylock nuts. I was able to reach the back, not sure if you can or not.

What I did as well but put stainless fender washers on the bottom side

[printman71]

My Puma does not have an access under the trolling motor petal so I am limited as to an install options, meaning I can't get washers and nuts under the glass, so I guess I am stuck with mounting with screws only from the top side.

[catdude28]

My 2015 P2 has the access port under a plastic cover. I thought BCB was putting it into all of the models from that year on. Sorry, my mistake.

[ScottCook]

These may fit the bill for you: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Hilti-1-4...2329/204992997