Security for Factory Gimbal Mount

[bassman1282]

I have a Helix 9 on the bow mounted on a factory gimbal. I love the setup, but all a thief has to do to lift the unit is unscrew the two nuts on either side of the mount. I have e-locks on the unit itself, but that won't keep the entire mount from being lifted, unit and all. Trying to brainstorm something with those two nuts on the factory deck mount. Anyone thought of anything?

[DREWTICK]

I have a Helix 9 on the bow mounted on a factory gimbal. I love the setup, but all a thief has to do to lift the unit is unscrew the two nuts on either side of the mount. I have e-locks on the unit itself, but that won't keep the entire mount from being lifted, unit and all. Trying to brainstorm something with those two nuts on the factory deck mount. Anyone thought of anything?

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is it a screw with a knob or a stud with a knob or nut?

[bassman1282]

its weird and I haven't yet taken it entirely apart, but the two knobs that you undo to remove the bracket are the nut part and then there is a stud which I haven't yet determined whether its coming from under the deck or just another layer of the mount. I'll look into that, probably the latter. In other words, there would have to be a lock mechanism to fit onto the stud and not allow it to be removed.

[DREWTICK]

let me know I have some links,

[6xd]

Look into a company call Bryce fastener they make custom security hardware. I used them on all my mounting hardware.

[Phoenix Jim]

Was doing a search on this subject and wanted to know if there are any other solutions for this? I wanted to get the durasafe elock for my solix 12’s front and console factory gimbal mounts but kind of pointless unless I secure the mount. Drewtick, I think your post above would be what I am looking for; you still have links? I will take off graphs when traveling but also interested in securing with the durasafe locks. Thanks

[UglyBug]

So I took it one step further. I have the Dura-Locs on each unit. Each lock unit has a different key code. Then I went to the local fastener stored bought 4 different security bolts each with a different pattern. I made sure each mount plate, including the physical boat plates had a mixed up bolt pattern so that one tool would not completely work. If they want them they sure will have to work for them. Then I made sure my insurance had them listed including S\N. Nothing is perfect but given options think this is the best I could do.

[DREWTICK]

Was doing a search on this subject and wanted to know if there are any other solutions for this? I wanted to get the durasafe elock for my solix 12’s front and console factory gimbal mounts but kind of pointless unless I secure the mount. Drewtick, I think your post above would be what I am looking for; you still have links? I will take off graphs when traveling but also interested in securing with the durasafe locks. Thanks

I get a lot of stuff from these folks https://www.albanycountyfasteners.co...crews/1468.htm

[afdean]

Had the same concern. Ended up going with a dek-it 22.5 degree mount that also moves the unit forward a little away from my foot. I also used the dura safe locks.