Hey Guys,
New nitro owner here!
I just got a 2012 Nitro Z8 that didn't come with any electronics in the front. I'm planning on moving the Helix 12 that's at the dash up to the bow and have been trying to think about the best place to mount it.
I like the Dek-It mounts that go across the front of the trolling motor pedal tray. However, I don't think that's going to work since the Ultrex pedal is too wide to slide all the way to the back of the TM tray. So there wouldn't be enough clearance between the pedal and the electronics bracket.
My question is, can I mount a unit that size on the front panel above the TM pedal, next to the trim switch? I wouldn't be able to flush mount it, but that's fine. My concern is that the panel might be too flimsy to hold a unit that size, especially when I'm fishing the great lakes. See the pic for reference.
Has anyone here mounted electronics like that, on the front panel? Would I just be better off getting a RAM mount and bolting it to the deck? Or should I just go crazy and install a new TM tray to give me enough clearance for the Dek-It?