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15 years 1 week ago #892 by capediver714
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I'd like to get a flush mount GPS unit for my IP26. Im having trouble deciding where to mount it unless I install a pedestal. The cockpit is not huge to begin with, so I'd hate to take up unnecessary room with a pedestal unless I have to. Does anyone else have any ideas on where to mount such a unit? This is not a great photo, but you can see the setup of the cockpit. Helm seat is against the transom with the wheel forward to that.
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15 years 1 week ago #893 by hayden
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I have seen this done by mounting them into the cockpit seat back with a fiberglass recess panel. This keeps the unit set dack so you can still lran back on the back rest with the unit below behind the surface.
Hayden

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Your ip26 is how it all started! Very cool. You need to share more photos, she is a classic!
Hayden Cochran
IP35-165 Island Spirit
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Rock Hall, MD

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15 years 1 week ago #894 by capediver714
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Thanks! Ill get some more pics up asap. Just had to get a new laptop and havent moved everything over yet.

For the GPS, youre saying install it recessed in the seat back so that it would be behind me when seated? Im having a hard time picturing it.

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15 years 1 week ago #895 by hayden
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No, not behind the helm, to the right side of the helm in the side cockpit seat backs. That is what I have seen.
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15 years 1 week ago #896 by capediver714
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Ah ok I get it. Not a bad idea. Ill check out the space and see if I could make that work.

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