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  1. 03-19-2019, 08:07 PM #1
    BoilermakerRT178
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    Installing Ram mount near console...@#$& foam!

    I liked having my helix 10 up closer to me and adjustable to how I am fishing on a previous boat. Now rigging the new Z519 and it is filled with foam....no access to that floor board.

    I have decided the best approach is to remove just enough foam that I can get to the closest edge of the floor board then just screw it on there.

    Any other ideas? I don’t want to cut through the side of the foot well as it likely will have foam there as well.

    I tried cutting the foam with a serrated steak knife and progress is slow. Looking for any tips and suggestions.
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    #2 03-20-2019, 07:11 AM
    I have a BBT mount for my Helix 10 on a glass 188. It puts it right front and center and I'm very pleased with the location yes I can only tilt it up or down but I've had no issues with location. Picture was before my recessed TM pedal cutout.


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    #3 03-20-2019, 08:13 AM
    Nice clean install...
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    #4 03-20-2019, 03:27 PM
    Title of thread should be near the BOW not console.

    Cestratton nice plate. Certainly a consideration. BBT does good work.
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    #5 03-21-2019, 10:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by BoilermakerRT178 View Post
    I liked having my helix 10 up closer to me and adjustable to how I am fishing on a previous boat. Now rigging the new Z519 and it is filled with foam....no access to that floor board.

    I have decided the best approach is to remove just enough foam that I can get to the closest edge of the floor board then just screw it on there.

    Any other ideas? I don’t want to cut through the side of the foot well as it likely will have foam there as well.

    I tried cutting the foam with a serrated steak knife and progress is slow. Looking for any tips and suggestions.
    Can you remove the bow panel to access under floor and bolt a mount to the floor (like I did in the picture)?
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    #6 03-21-2019, 02:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by darleyhavidson View Post
    Can you remove the bow panel to access under floor and bolt a mount to the floor (like I did in the picture)?
    Yes bow plate can be removed but the cavity is completely filled with foam giving no access to the floorboard.
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    #7 03-21-2019, 02:20 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by BoilermakerRT178 View Post
    Yes bow plate can be removed but the cavity is completely filled with foam giving no access to the floorboard.
    I see. I had rod tubes in my way. It probably wouldn't take too much to carve out a little pocket in the flotation foam to accomplish what you are after. Good luck
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