Bigfoot:
Placing the fishfinder where I want it is going to be interesting. I would like to make it so it is like the sonar shield thing, where it can fold down face first into the pockest that is for the little tackle boxes. 4 1/2" w x 9" deep. Never used a FF and do not know anything about the mounts.
jbaker:
If it was me I would scrap that scotty mount and use a ram mount for the FF, put the base ball over the sticker so you have enough room behind the mount for a wire well nut to run the wires through deck all water tight and cleanly. you want the wires about 2" behind the base. with a ram mount you can position the head unit a lot more, plus you can fold it down and out of the way while its hooked up. i've had both the scotty FF set up and ram and like the ram 10x more than the scotty.
Bigfoot:
Next will be the Rod pod. Have to run this by Spike But I think I am going to cut the bottom out of the tray! The Black box that fits in there has mounting screw holes to make it permanent, I would have to cut the bottom out of it also. If you look closely you can see the dark line around the bottom of the pocket. The Tray is a little flimsy but has a waterproof lid and once screwed down should be solid enough. Spike? How much to order one of the Trays? If I take a small semi circle out of the front wall I should be able to fit paddle, poles, and pump through the opening.
Bigfoot:
Thanks J. I'll look into it. For it to fold down towards me It will have to be mounted as far forward as possible?
Bigfoot:
Next I am thinking of replacing the screw hatch's with a couple Hobie locking hatch's. They are a little bigger -3/8" but I think I can squeeze them in. If you guys are not laughing too hard (Craig), give me all the brainstorming you can. If you have any Pics of mods please post! Thanks