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I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a Garmin 546s with transducer. It arrived yesterday so I can install it tonight/tomorrow. I was checking out where to mount it and trying to figure out a way to do it.

The base has a circle that you run 3 #8 screws through. Since I have no flat service in the Helm (the newer Horizon's have a cup holder to the left of the gauges where they mount, but mine does not have that), I was trying to figure out a way to make a flat surface. I found some flat rectangle and "T" shaped metal (roofing dept at Home Depot) that would work. I originally searched for the mounts they make for cars to hold your cell phone that slip between the dash trim and plastic, but none seemed the right shape.

I was trying to avoid drilling any holes in the flat dash surface just to the right of gauges which I could screw a "L" shaped piece of metal.

I was able to slide something in between the dash lip, but not sure how to secure it behind (need to pull the radio to see up and behind there.

Does anyone have any ideas? The unit fits perfectly in that corner with the bottom of the frame on the right of the Garmin resting just above the tan cushion in the middle of the red arrow and the other side just right of the trim gauge.

Thanks for any ideas.

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2010 Sea Hunt Triton 220 "Big Whiskey"
2003 FW Freedom 180 Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX-M "It'll Do Four Now" (Sold)
2012 Avalanche LTZ 4X4

I have mine on the port side,right behind the glovebox door. This was the location when I bought the boat, so I kept it there when I replaced with the GPS unit, but it seems to work fine from there.

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-Rob.


Current boat: 2011 Yamaha AR210
Previous boat: 1998 Horizon RX 4.3GL SX

Can you see it when at speed? That is really not an option on mine as I have the glove box on top and the cooler under, so no real flat surface.

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2010 Sea Hunt Triton 220 "Big Whiskey"
2003 FW Freedom 180 Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX-M "It'll Do Four Now" (Sold)
2012 Avalanche LTZ 4X4

Finally figured it out.

Ram mount from West Marine $31 (Dicks carries them but did not have the smaller size). It moves up and down, forward and aft and locks tight.

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2010 Sea Hunt Triton 220 "Big Whiskey"
2003 FW Freedom 180 Volvo Penta 4.3GL/SX-M "It'll Do Four Now" (Sold)
2012 Avalanche LTZ 4X4

How do you like this GPS so far? I am researching them and would like to purchase one in the next week, and this is the main one I have my eye on. Also did you drill through your boat for the transducer or? Thanks!

Well, this post answers my question LOL

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1981 Columbia 8.7
2015 Yamaha FZR - 87mph - sold
2006 Yamaha GP1300R - sold
2003 Chaparral 215 SSI - sold
2009 Stingray 195CS - sold
2000 Four Winns H180 - sold
1976 O'day Daysailer II - sold
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