Graph mounts, charging power cords

Previous threads I’ve mentioned that I am considering different ways to get my Garmin 106 on my boat for FFS. The boat is a 2023 Crossover 1875. Currently have a Helix 12 on the dash with a ram ball mount. Two questions.

1. Ideas on getting the two graphs on the dash of the Crossover, behind the windshield, and still use gauges/switches? My current plan would be to move the Helix 12 and ram ball mount to the far back and center of the area to the right of the gauges mound then get a ram swing arm mount for the Garmin 106 and mount that to the right of the helix. Thoughts?

2. Powering and charging. My boat charging plug in port is very accessible under the helm. When the boat was rigged the single plug in to the accessory plug was to the onboard charger which charges the starting battery. I was having to plug in a second outlet to charge my trolling motor batteries as they are 2 of the amped lithium 24V-50AH batteries. I adjusted this by replacing the standard boat accessory plug with a Noco that Y split, plugged both the chargers into that under the helm, which allowed my to plug into the accessory port and charge all batteries.

To power the Garmin 106 I’d like to run the network and power cord down the helm mounting area and plug them into the shuttle I would have at my feet with my amped 52AH battery. This also allows me to power and plug in the network cord for the Garmin 93 at the bow (graph only, showing same FFS pic as the 106 at helm).

My question is if I replace the Noco Y splitter with a 3 Outlet Power Extension Splitter Cord Cable (5-15P to 5-15R x 3, Heavy Duty Power Extension Cable, 14AWG, Voltage 125 volts, Input Current 13 amps) I would be able to also charge the shuttle battery, when needed, off one plug in at the accessory port.

Is there a better way, is this safe under the electricity parameters and safe for my electronics? Sure would clean things up and make charging easier.

A much simpler way would be to give Fishlectronics a call and have them wire it. They did my boat and it wasn’t crazy expensive. I have a bass boat and running wires from the front to the back is a pain and it took them a half day. These new electronics suck up the power so it’s a good thing to have them check you over top to bottom to make sure you don’t run out of power and you have good connections.

Thank you James Hogan. Boat is brand new and was just rigged. I will call them on ideas for the second graph on a crossover.

Updated question…anyone have any experience using a Ram ball mount with T-Bolt to the Lund Sport track, then a medium Ram arm, to a marine plate C mount? I tried this using the lund sport track quick release bracket but my hand hit the setup when using the throttle. Some on FB say if you use this ball mount right to the track it won’t hit. Experiences or thoughts?

I would not do that. The sport track will not be strong enough to maintain the stability over time.

Denny O wrote:

I would not do that. The sport track will not be strong enough to maintain the stability over time.

This! I wouldn’t put a cup holder in those sport tracks. They aren’t made to be used as advertised.

I’ve found an example of a person putting a Ram C mount on the curve of the dash between the gunnel and cupholder. He’s had a 9 inch hbird on there for 400+ hours. I took the cup holder out and that part of the dash is the same aluminum/fiberglass as the rest. I plan to use a few larger washers and mount it there. I’m going to hold off on the 3 prong splitter, go with the 2, and work on a dedicated battery for electronics plan for the summer.

Denny O wrote:

I would not do that. The sport track will not be strong enough to maintain the stability over time.

I know nothing about Lunds sport track but I have a 9” garmin mounted to my alumacrafts track and so far it’s been fine. I used a heavier duty mount not a plastic alumacraft mount.

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Much progress made, almost done (for now).

Garmin 106 is mounted and cords have been run. I appreciate many folks who shared ideas on mounting this 106 with the Helix 12 I have already on the space provided with a Crossover. Waiting on a SAE plug so I can finish the wiring.

I will run the Garmin 106 at the helm and the second Garmin 93 on the bow from the shuttle/battery which will be under the helm. When I need to recharge that battery I will disconnect the SAE power cords for the two units and the network cable from the shuttle, take it in, and charge it (Amped said this battery shouldn’t be charged outside). Next year a dedicated battery and mount the GLS10 for the summer to avoid some of the hassle.

Happy with how it turned out, now to use it!

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