No matter if you fish from a bass boat or kayak, mounting your fish finder display can help improve visibility and accuracy while at the same time keeping it secure in rough water conditions. Finding the ideal mount will also keep your unit out of harm’s way!
There are many fish finder mounts to choose from; some are simple, while others are more advanced.
Ball & Socket Mounts
RAM Mount system’s unique rubber ball and socket design isolates and dampens shock, making it possible to securely mount any object on your boat, motorcycle, or automobile without worrying it might move around. This enables accurate compass readings with your Brunton pocket transit and adds accessories like cameras, GPS devices, or additional lights for greater visibility – perfect for public safety personnel and vehicles where multiple users require precise device positioning control.
RAM Mounts Universal Ball and Double Socket Arm Electronics Mount is one of the industry’s most flexible mounts. Constructed from powder-coated marine grade aluminum, it boasts a 2.5″-diameter ball base featuring 1.5″-diameter rubber balls for stability on an 8.25″L x 2″W rectangular plate featuring various combinations of pre-drilled holes for mounting applications. Furthermore, short double socket arm mounts with sockets on both ends that accommodate 1″ balls are designed to allow almost infinite adjustments with precise viewing angles, backed by manufacturer warranty coverage.
Swivel Mounts
An accurate fish finder will surely enhance your time on the water, whether from a boat, kayak, or other type of vessel. With its clear view of what you’re fishing for and efficient mounting system, it offers precise results – however, mounting can often be neglected, leading to inaccurate readings and possibly nonfunctioning devices altogether.
You can select various mounts for your fish finder display, depending on your watercraft type and where you plan to mount it. Kayakers should ideally attach their display on either the front deck or near trolling motor controls where it is easily visible; when fishing from a center console boat, it may be best suited to be mounted in either dash space above the steering wheel as it provides better unit visibility.
Some of the best fish finder mounts can be purchased at a relatively low cost: gimbal-style mounts with pre-drilled holes for attaching their bracket and various sizes that fit your specific unit, plus swivel knobs so you can quickly and easily adjust it when necessary. They’re great for use on gunnels or consoles in larger center console boats. They feature pre-drilled holes on a base plate for fastening it with pre-drilled gimbal brackets and come complete with swivel knobs so you can quickly adjust as necessary!
A pedestal-style fish finder mount can also be immensely helpful, often used on top of trolling motor pedals for easy positioning of your unit. They feature an adjustable swivel-based base with knobs for flexible fish finder positioning – perfect for small fishing boats, kayaks, or any vessel where flexibility is necessary.
Track Mounts
Fish finder mounts allow you to secure your display so it can be easily seen while fishing, which is essential as fish finders show sonar data and function as GPS and chart plotters. No one wants their display falling off during a ride! SCHEELS offers a selection of mounting brackets to find one suitable for both boats and kayaks.
Most fish finder mounts require you to drill holes into your fiberglass hull for installation; use a quality power drill with masking tape to avoid cracking the gel coat while drilling the holes. Furthermore, we advise wearing gloves while hitting or handling hardware to protect both hands from fiberglass debris that might cut them while preparing or managing hardware. Having some cable ties handy to organize transducer wires and power cables neatly may be beneficial.
An excellent transom mount saver block gives you another great option to avoid damaging the transducer every time it is moved around, giving more flexibility with location options and saving the transducer itself from cracking holes in its housing.
RAM mounts are one of the most widely-used fish finder mounting solutions, featuring a small base that screws directly into your boat hull and various arm lengths depending on the size and height of your vessel. They’re great for bass boats and kayak fishing, easy to install, and affordable!
Gimbal Mounts
Fish finders contain two main parts: the display for sending and receiving sonar waves and the transducer, which transmits sound through the water to create readings. Together, these components allow you to locate any fish within range – mount your finder somewhere safe so it doesn’t get misplaced during fishing trips! To ensure optimal use of your finder, mount it securely so you don’t lose track of its position during fishing excursions.
There are various fish finder mounts, each offering different advantages. Flush mounting saves console space while protecting it from theft; however, turning or changing angles of view are difficult due to being locked into place by being flush mounted. RAM or Kong gimbal mounts give more flexible viewing capabilities – ideal for kayak fishing!
Bridge mounts can also be an option, providing a raised platform above the foot pedals used to control a trolling motor and keeping its gimbal out of your way while using your trolling engine, and helping prevent any tangling between foot pedals and your fish finder mounted to its gimbal.
Some fish finder mounts can be mounted directly to your boat’s transom, while others require a transom mount saver block for installation. One great advantage of using such partnerships is that they only need one hole drilled while still allowing you to move your transducer around without hitting additional ones in your vessel!
RAM Mounts
RAM Mounts have long been a favorite of first responders, industrial workers, material handlers, and anyone needing to mount devices for repeated use. Their mounting system works effectively even in high-vibration environments and lasts longer than similar products from competitors. RAM, or Round-A-Mount as they’re known, offers a vast selection of bases, sockets, arms, and clamps, plus multiple cradles suitable for various tablet sizes as well as tab-Lock models with locking mechanisms in their cups for added security.
RAM’s essential product consists of a base with a rubber ball that connects directly to either your device’s bottom or an object on your boat, with an arm extending out from it that can then attach to cradles and mounts, most commonly 3″ center-to-center arms will suffice; longer ones are available if required.
An easier and smaller gimbal mount may be ideal for some applications, such as kayak fishing. These mounts typically place the display above the console where it would be looked at for directions when moving to new spots or locations – something the Railblaza Gimbal System accomplishes very effectively using its push-button swivel plate to attach displays directly. Easy setup makes this mount great for small electronics and kayaks alike!
