I just put a Helix 9 on the dash of my 2004 Alumacraft Magnum 175CS…It replaced a Humminbird 899, that was set up on a Johnny Ray mount…
The 899 would always have to be turned toward the left side of the console due to the locator hitting the windshield…
When I installed the Helix 9, there was no way the Johnny Ray mount would allow it to fit inside the windshield, so I switched over to a RAM mount…
Due to its ability to “shift/pivot”, there is now more than enough room for the Helix 9, and I believe I could even now fit a Helix 12 on the dash…
Check out the RAM mounts…You just may take care of your issue…