Johnny Ray Swivel Mounts

  • bradcegla
    Posts: 19
    January 18, 2007 at 5:01 pm #1234742

    I was wondering if anyone had anything good or bad to say about these Johnny Ray mounts. In the past I have only used Ram mounts but in an effort to save a few bucks I was thinking of trying these instead.

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    January 18, 2007 at 5:12 pm #524671

    I have 1 on the bow and 1 on the console. Both have held up for 4 seasons without a problem. I am considering changing the console to a Ram to allow me to see the unit better since the positioning of a Ram is almost endless.

    baldwin4
    NE IA
    Posts: 736
    January 18, 2007 at 5:34 pm #524683

    I have one on the console. Use it on my Humminbird 937c. Swivels and just push the button and off it comes to put away for the winter.

    cade-laufenberg
    Winona,MN/La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 3667
    January 18, 2007 at 5:51 pm #524696

    I was wondernig what the button was for I got one on the bow. I haven’t put it to use yet, as I just got it, But I like it so far over the standard gimball bracket that comes with my marcum.

    walleye4
    On the Water
    Posts: 368
    January 18, 2007 at 6:05 pm #524709

    I use 3 of them on my Yar-craft. 2 on the bow and 1 at my console. I really like them and are pretty easy to use. That button your asking about is the catch/release button. Push it in to put your graph on, release it and your graph won’t come off. Same thing to take the graph off the boat. Push in the button, pull the graph off and your done.

    I do think I might switch my dash over to a ram mount so I can move it around more for different fishing situations.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    January 18, 2007 at 6:25 pm #524724

    I have used them on all six boats that I’ve owned. Work great.
    Thanks, Bill

    shayla
    Posts: 1399
    January 18, 2007 at 6:28 pm #524727

    I have one and it holds my X135 a lot more steady than the gimble mount I have on my 3500C. I would buy another one before a gimble mount.

    Crankbait
    Posts: 365
    January 18, 2007 at 6:28 pm #524728

    I have one on the dash as well and have had no problems whatsoever. Just make sure you leave enough slack in the cables to be able to turn it a few clicks.
    Chris

    dustin_stewart
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1402
    January 18, 2007 at 7:14 pm #524775

    I have 2 in my boat and they work great. Biggest issue is going to be where you are going to mount the unit. I have Ram mount for both my graphs that are on the back of the boat. The ram mounts allow you to see the units better at different angles. For the bow and console the Johnny Rays work great

    bradcegla
    Posts: 19
    January 18, 2007 at 10:05 pm #524919

    thanks for all your input. i think i am going to get one. my next question is has anyone used the ram gps adapter plate that allows you to mount the gps antenna behind the receiver and does the receiver get in the way of getting good reception with your satellites. i want to mount the plate on the johnny ray does anyone know if the holes line up. lots of questions and no where close to go and see for myself.

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