Perfect except the price

[yoda]

This is just what I want ... but a lower price would make me more likely to buy, anybody know of a similar item at a lower price?

http://www.edsonmarine.com/marinest...cy=GBP&zenid=ce7ed4155bdb005ab8b32d899e9927d2

Cheers

Yoda

 

[Clarky]

I keep mine in my pocket, cheaper.

 

[sailorman]

This is just what I want ... but a lower price would make me more likely to buy, anybody know of a similar item at a lower price?

http://www.edsonmarine.com/marinest...cy=GBP&zenid=ce7ed4155bdb005ab8b32d899e9927d2

Cheers

Yoda

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335738&highlight=brodit
make an offer

 

[emandvee44]

Rail mount

Garmin make cycle handlebar mounts for most of the handheld plotters - we have one for the 76cx, which fits the rail over the steering pedestal. Much cheaper than the one in op's post.

Cheers,

Michael.

 

[Lakesailor]

I have one of these. Great.


(I'm in trouble because of you)

 

[yoda]

I have one of these. Great.


(I'm in trouble because of you)

Thank you, unfortunately I think this type would raise the plotter too high (I have a Garmin 451). The Edson one is simple and would let me use the Garmin mount - nice and simple.

Yoda

 

[yoda]

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335738&highlight=brodit
make an offer

Sorry, not quite what I am after.

Yoda

 

[David2452]

Its that price because it's perfect, I'm sure there will be cheaper compromises.

 

[Norman_E]

There are plenty of fittings made to attach to existing stainless tube. Even a simple strap clamp could be bolted to a disc of marine ply to make a mounting. For a DIY solution look down the fittings on this page to see ones that can be fitted round existing tube, and used to bolt on a small mounting table.

 

[dingdongs]

ram mount
i have a garmin 555s mounted on a verticle screen mount on a walk through screen but totally adjustable.

 

[IJL]

Another vote for ram mounts

http://www.ram-mount.co.uk

 

[pathfinderstu]

how can they justify that price, i cant believe some of the prices boating stuff is...i could get you one made up at my local s/s workshop for about a fiver, mind you i am in turkey.!

 

[rob2]

They're that price because of the low turnover in the high-priced marine market. They don't sell many because of the ridiculous price!

Rob.

 

[pathfinderstu]

In that case surely if they lowered the price they would sell more increasing their turnover.

 

[colind3782]

In that case surely if they lowered the price they would sell more increasing their turnover.

A coomon mistake made in business is thinking that turnover is the same as profit.

 

[emandvee44]

Mounts

Perhaps I did not explain enough in my last post, so I managed to find some images of the Garmin mount.
The small clamp in the second pic, has been in place for more than two years. There is an attachment plate which clips into the back of the plotter and clips neatly into the rail clamp. Works very well.
I cannot remember the cost but I am sure it was a lot less than the edson mount.
ps. another vote for the RAM mounts - we have one for making videos on board

Cheers,

Michael.

 

[macd]

75 quid for that? Streuth.

"Customers who bought this product also purchased"...Chelsea FC.

 

[Frankie-H]

What am I missing? A marine ply disk, finished and varnished, with 4 holes drilled into it. 2 good cable ties and job done for a few pence.

 

[yoda]

There are plenty of fittings made to attach to existing stainless tube. Even a simple strap clamp could be bolted to a disc of marine ply to make a mounting. For a DIY solution look down the fittings on this page to see ones that can be fitted round existing tube, and used to bolt on a small mounting table.

Norman

I think they may have just what I was after at a fraction of the price. Many thanks

Yoda

 

[pathfinderstu]

A coomon mistake made in business is thinking that turnover is the same as profit.

yes but they are linked.! if you dont turnover you dont take bucks.