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    HDS Carbon 16 mount.....

    So my new HDS 16 Carbon just came in from Amazon today. I went ahead and ordered the balzout mount to mount it beside my console. I ordered the 6 inch arm one. Now that this thing has gotten here I am starting to wonder if I am making a mistake trying to mount it on a balzout mount. I guess I just didn't realize how big this unit is. I am thinking about making a backing plate toput on the backside of the fiberglass just to strengthen it up some. It is going on a 2008 Triton 21X. You guys think it will be alright mounted that way? Didn't really want to mount it to the console just because of visibility.
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    #2
    I have my 16 mounted on a balzout at console. Even with a smaller head plate (originally was used for Garmin 93SV+) i get minimal vibration and no movement at all. Great products.

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    I have a HDS Live 16 on a Blazout mount. I put aluminum backing plats behind mine. I’m using the 4” arm to keep it tucked in close to reduce the torque the thing puts on the mount. It sure is a big boy to mount.

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    Yeah, a shorter arm would be better. Definitely put on backing plates, and maybe even an attractively finished felt back plate on the front if there is room. Make sure you get it positioned exactly where you want it, because those balzout mounts have little incremental adjustability.

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    #5
    I've installed one with a 6" (Triton as well). You definitely don't want the big boy horizontally to the wind, lol. The 6" provided a bit more distance to allow a better angle away from horizontal. Yes, reinforce the base below the fiberglass.
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    #6
    I used large washers, but i think back plates are a goood idea.

    What did you guys use / where did you purchase?

    TY

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    Thanks for the replies. It make me feel alot better.
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    #8
    Heres a pic of my Carbon 16 with a Balzout Mount from yesterdayIMG_0459.PNG

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    #9
    i would add this to your balzout mount...

    https://www.bassboattech.com/index.p...imbal-brackets

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joeandthetomcats View Post
    i would add this to your balzout mount...

    https://www.bassboattech.com/index.p...imbal-brackets

    Oh....those look nice....