Rail Mount Help Pls

[PhilF]

I want to mount my Garmin GPS180 on a horizontal 1in rail, using the flat based bracket that comes with the unit, cant find a rail mount that suits,

Any ideas

Summer at last
PhilF

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[jfm]

The first item on this page ought to do it

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.marine-hardware.co.uk/acatalog/Sea_Screw_Catalogue_Tube_Fittings_1_____1_1_2____Sea_Sure__39.html>http://www.marine-hardware.co.uk/acatalog/Sea_Screw_Catalogue_Tube_Fittings_1_____1_1_2____Sea_Sure__39.html</A>

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[PhilF]

thanks, I saw that one earlier, but I don't see how I would fix the GPS to it. there is no where on the flybridge to put it where I could reach, so the rail seems a good idea
PhilF

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[jfm]

I assumed you would do a bit of bespokery (drilling and bolting, or whatever) to attach the GPS's OE cradle to this tube clamp. I'm not aware of anything that will solve your problem in one go, without the bespokery bit I mean

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[BrendanS]

These guys may be able to help

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.ram-mount-uk.com/chrome.htm>http://www.ram-mount-uk.com/chrome.htm</A>

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[PhilF]

good try, wanna buy the harley?
I'm gonna try the sea screw method, but the rail slopes so using 2 mounts, though safer will look daft, we'll see, thanks guys

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[Roy]

Re: Rail Mount Help Pls - Non Relevant

Thanks for posting that address for seascrew. Great catalogue and keen prices. Roy

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[jfm]

Re: Rail Mount Help Pls - Non Relevant

Yes and their service is generally courteous and efficient - I've ordered from them several times and always good service

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[AJW]

I have a plasticy white clamp type bracket with a whatever'tis thread that GPS or VHF antennae's screw onto. This sorta thing <A target="_blank" HREF=http://seamarknunn.co.uk/catalog/items/item271.htm>http://seamarknunn.co.uk/catalog/items/item271.htm</A> New and never used. Yours for a fiver and the cost of postage if its any use.

AJ

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[PhilF]

thanks, got one of those for the antenna, the gps is to big to fix it on

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[boatone]

Get some nice bits of teak offcuts and put brain into gear and MAKE one.........now theres a novel idea.......and you'll feel sooooooo proud of yourself afterwards.


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[steverow]

Phil,
You could try a fishing rod holder clamp assembly available at any sea fishing place. Usually black plastic and larger than your average S/S clamp unit.
Easy to drill to fit the garmin to and cheap enough not to mind if you bugger it up.

Steve.

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[PhilF]

I have already built the boat, assembled the engines, invented all new electonics, held back the tide and painted the marina. I thought I would go for a custom made clamp to finish it all off.
Philf

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[boatone]

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