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  1. Member
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    #21
    I've never had it shift even a little bit. I don't run 4-5 waves but have been in 2 footers. I run the Helix 7 so I can't comment on larger or heavier units.
    2018 Tracker Pro Team 190 TX
    115 Mercury Pro XS 4S

  2. Member
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    Minnesota
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    #22
    Quote Originally Posted by BassTracker175 View Post
    Does it work well in this way? I can’t imagine how strong the RAM mount should be to hold the fish finder steady when the boat is running in waves.
    If its to be used in a position similar to what was pictured, I choose the RAM swing arm mount, cheaper and more sturdy.
    2011 Tracker PT 175 TF
    2011 Merc 60 ELPT 4S

  3. Member
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    #23
    I have a Helix 12 mounted on the Ram Swing Arm mount and find it to be exceptional. Very stable and I can easily swing the screen around facing the bow if I wish. Used an aluminum backer plate underneath to reinforce the console.
    Helix and Ulterra.jpgHelix facing bow2.jpgHelix stowed position.jpg
    Joe B

    2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
    2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
    Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
    51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
    4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
    Engine mounted in 3rd hole
    Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
    Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
    Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
    Humminbird Mega360

    Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
    Tracker trailer bow boarding step

  4. Member
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    Springfield Missouri
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    #24
    Quote Originally Posted by joe3buck3 View Post
    I have a Helix 12 mounted on the Ram Swing Arm mount and find it to be exceptional. Very stable and I can easily swing the screen around facing the bow if I wish. Used an aluminum backer plate underneath to reinforce the console.
    Helix and Ulterra.jpgHelix facing bow2.jpgHelix stowed position.jpg
    Joe I just purchased this same mount. Where did you get the white piece that allows you to pull the cables through?

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    #25
    The white piece is just a scrap piece of 1/2" thick white starboard (hdpe). I reinforced it underneath with an aluminum plate. Here is a picture of the components. In my picture it is a piece of 1/2" thick Black starboard from an identical install I did for a friend's boat.

    ram mount parts2.jpg
    Joe B

    2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
    2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
    Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
    51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
    4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
    Engine mounted in 3rd hole
    Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
    Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
    Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
    Humminbird Mega360

    Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
    Tracker trailer bow boarding step

  6. Member
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    Springfield Missouri
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    #26
    Thanks Joe! That helps a lot. Any reason not to use starboard as the backer too instead of the aluminum?

  7. Member
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    #27
    I could have used either one just chose the aluminum in this case.
    Joe B

    2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
    2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
    Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
    51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
    4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
    Engine mounted in 3rd hole
    Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
    Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
    Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
    Humminbird Mega360

    Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
    Tracker trailer bow boarding step

  8. Member
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    Baltimore, MD
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    #28
    Still shocked that the industry hasn't provided us more solutions for additional graph solutions at the console. One can only hope!
    2018 Tracker 190 TX
    Torqeedo 10.0
    Humminbird Helix 12 G4N MDI+/SI+
    Minn Kota Ultrex 80


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    #29
    I love that lake Wayne! Best lake in VA for big bass

  10. Member
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    Bell County, Texas
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    #30
    I have my HB 998c SI on a RAM D mount. I used a round piece of aluminum under the side console for sturdiness.
    I drive on bumpy Texas back roads, hit 2-3 foot white caps and the thing does not budge. console1.jpgconsole2.jpg

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