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    Factory placement of Point 1 on new Ranger 520c

    I was at the dealer last week and noted on this new 2018 Ranger 520c that the point 1 was factory mounted on the dash by the hds gen 3 12. Please confirm what I think I have learned from this forum as to why this is not the best location:
    1. it is probably 3-4' from the location of the thru hull ducer
    2. it can send interference to the Lowrance unit

    When I go back this week to pick up my boat I'm going to ask the sales guy if you can request it be mounted back near the transom when ordering a new Ranger. Thoughts??

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    2006 Ranger 520VX HPDI 225
    HDS Gen3 12 on console & bow
    Dual 8' PP Blades

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    #2
    Sorry, I meant to post this to "Lowrance Sonar/GPS"
    2006 Ranger 520VX HPDI 225
    HDS Gen3 12 on console & bow
    Dual 8' PP Blades

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    #3
    you sure thats a point 1? looks like a smart gauge cover to me.


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    #4
    Quote Originally Posted by TroyBoy30 View Post
    you sure thats a point 1? looks like a smart gauge cover to me.

    i agree. I don't see an arrow on top of it.

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    #5
    And now screws on top. This is the weirdest looking Point-1 I have seen. ;)

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    #6
    it's not a point 1...it a merc monitor with the white plastic/rubber cover on it....I have same cover on mine...