I sprung for a Lowrance HD 5. Here are some pics of the install

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You see what I am up against using this Johnny Ray mount.

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I thought about a ram mount right above the power plug, then use a clamshell to cover the hole.

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Then while at the hardware store I ran across these faucet washers and had an Idea.

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Yep they stacked up and made great bushings. (A little long on the bolt though !)

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Yep, That guy right there is a genius ! (sometimes :/)

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Worked Great ! I think it doesn't look bad at all.

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I can turn it around and see it from the bow.

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In travel mode.

I have a base from JRay ordered. But I may just stay with this for a while.

Now the task of learning this thing ! I've worked with GPS's before so it's all about learning the system. The ducer worked flawlessly Friday. The picture is incredible ! The GPS was off a bit. I was in the woods according to the screen :/
I have some power problems in the console so it's gonna get hard wired to the battery tomorrow.

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Hey Johnny... If there was an applause button, I'd be punching it.

Hope this works as a substitute... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif Awesome job! Looks great!

No fish safe at the Rez, now. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Hey Brian ! Good to see ya on ! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif

Yep, I'm hooked !
I told EP72 it was gonna take an intervention to stop me now !!
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I hope your coming to the rally again in Oct.

I want to got to the Ky rally coming up too. How about you ?

Nice job Johnny..Did you still put a clam shell over the hole to help keep the weather out???

You'll like that HD...trust me. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

Nice install Johnny http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

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No not a clamshell. A bit of sealer but I'm sure the cables knocked it off. I'll be putting the JR riser on it soon.