Looking at mounting a Helix 12 beside the console on my 2016 520C and leaving the 1199 in the dash for mapping. Any one done this and have pics or suggestions on mount and location?
Thanks!
Looking at mounting a Helix 12 beside the console on my 2016 520C and leaving the 1199 in the dash for mapping. Any one done this and have pics or suggestions on mount and location?
Thanks!
2016 520C Evinrude G2 HO
I'd reach out to Van at Bass Boat Technologies. I'm sure he has/can make you a dual mount.
2019 Phoenix 920 ProXP
Mercury 250 4S ProXS
Definately! I'm taking my new Z home in a couple weeks and putting a dual on the dash. No way I'm putting a ram on the side of the console. BBT is the way to go.Originally Posted by Nick D
2017 Ranger Z520c "Blackout Edition"
2017 Mercury Optimax ProXS 250
HB Solix 12 G3 MSI+, Solix 12 G2 MSI+, Solix G2 MDI+, Solix 12 2d/gps, Ultrex Mega360, Mega Live
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Ranger makes a very nice mount also that goes between console and Gunnel. RR
Last edited by GhostComanche; 02-21-2017 at 06:26 PM.
"Never argue with an idiot; He will beat you to death with stupidity"
Roger do you happen to have a picture of the Ranger mount. I have a new Helix 12 coming for my 2003 521vx and the BBT mount is not what I am looking for. It will block too many important gauges with the small console of the older boat and the large size of the new graph. My current 1198 is mounted on a RAM mount.
Maybe this would work for you. http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread....724&highlight=
Butch Derickson
2011 Z521 w/250 hp SHO
Traverse City, Michigan
"Never argue with an idiot; He will beat you to death with stupidity"
Roger I don't think I have ever seen that mount before. Interesting. The problem with RAM mount is that the graph will move in rough water. I have to keep tightening the mount throughout the day. I travel for tournaments a lot and have to remove my graphs at night in motel parking lots. So the next day it's tighten the RAM mount in the morning. Tighten again before blast off and then tighten again as I am running. It's the compression of the rubber balls.
Get the TH Marine Kong Mount or a Balzout if you don't want to do a BBT mount and move your gauges around.
Ranger z520 // Mercury 250 Pro XS
12ft BT Talons/112 Ultrex/Hbird 360
The Ranger mount will not move and removal of unit is very easy. Better yet it will be a third of the price of others mentioned and is designed and made for these boats. RR
"Never argue with an idiot; He will beat you to death with stupidity"
I would definitely go with a BBT mount, I have literally sold hundreds of these dual mounts for the 520 and 521 C and not one complaint. It sure is a cleaner application than the ram style mounts.
This is a BBT dual mount on my boat. [IMG][/IMG]
Agree with Rodney. BBT mount. I'm not sponsored by them. The side mounts just don't do it in rough water.
His boat is a 2016 - he won't have to move any gauges.
2019 Phoenix 920 ProXP
Mercury 250 4S ProXS
Thanks for all the responses. My current 1199 is in the dash so short of ordering new plate a BBT is out plus my OCD wouldn't let me have two different units side by side. Roger thanks for the input, I got one ordered and you are right 1/3 of the price. I did have to get the Ranger parts guy to look at our thread as he was unfamiliar, so thanks for the pics. I did find out Ranger also has a specific ball mount with the contour of the console for a ram mount there as well.
2016 520C Evinrude G2 HO
BBT all the way !!! Van is awesome to work with
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