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Mike...
Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 470
State or Province: VA
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Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Captains Cat wrote: | Wow, $389! I'm sure you could make something similar out of Starboard. |
It is expensive, and I agree - I probably could build it. I can't find the supports though, at least not in stainless.
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3593 City/Region: Valley Centre
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C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 12:39 am Post subject: |
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Wait a sec, wait a sec! Please note that the fold down table Mike references is designed to attach to a Edson pedestal. That alone accounts for $200 of the price, since it goes on a sailboat. The other $189 is there just to make you feel good.
Look at the drink holders: $85 for the cheap (ugh) swing out. One would really want the clamp on at $145
Keep those suggestions coming Mike, it'll make us cheap power boaters feel good.
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Mike...
Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 470
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Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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journey on wrote: | Wait a sec, wait a sec! Please note that the fold down table Mike references is designed to attach to a Edson pedestal. |
I don't know...I've looked at the parts and it should be able to mount to the cabin wall. Still, I don't know that it is the best solution.
In the end, I may just go with Ram mount, but they are a bit ugly. Maybe I would like them better if they were in white.
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3593 City/Region: Valley Centre
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Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Mike, I just looked at the RAM website.
I'd be interested in what model of holder and mount you selected. There seems to be only one laptop mount and a bunch of swivels that fit something.
How would you fit this on a 22?
BTY, these are for automotive use. It's nice to know there are people going down the road, typing into a laptop. I guess driving is something you can do subliminally, no thought needed.
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Mike...
Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 470
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Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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journey on wrote: | I'd be interested in what model of holder and mount you selected. |
I haven't yet decided that a Ram Mount is the answer, but it turns out to be so, probably this arm with this tray, or maybe this tray.
I have a TomCat, so I would in theory mount this either on the cabin wall next to the Admirals seat, or maybe on that narrow fiberglass section, port of the berth opening.
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journey on
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Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Mike.
The trays look OK, but I have a problem with a computer sitting on top of all those swivel joints. Since they're plastic (I assume) there must be a lot of compliance there when you hit a wave. Also there's a lot of bulk for a Tomcat cabin, which is the same as Journey On's, except for the berth.
I'm determined that my next radar will be a PC radar, and I don't have a reasonable mount. We've always run it on the table, but it's hard to see there. On the other hand, I may never have a new radar if the JRC keeps running.
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Mike...
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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:12 am Post subject: |
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journey on wrote: | Thanks, Mike.
The trays look OK, but I have a problem with a computer sitting on top of all those swivel joints. Since they're plastic (I assume) there must be a lot of compliance there when you hit a wave. Also there's a lot of bulk for a Tomcat cabin, which is the same as Journey On's, except for the berth.
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The arm is all aluminum, I think (I will confirm). Still, you make a good point about the shock from wave-bounce. I would like it better if is had some sort of shock absorbers built in.
And yes, I am also concerned about the space issue. If I can't find any other solution, I might have to try it out and see if it will work. And if not, return it.
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thataway
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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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You can make any "King Starboard" type of tray out of cheap cutting board material from WalMart. Also the brackets, can be made out of SS rod--but you might have to spring for SS hinges.
But, my personal decision have using several laptops and various programs, on the smaller faster boats, is that dedicated chart plotters just seem to work better.
I had been having fun using the I pad as a secondary chart plotter--and it is less complicated than a laptop in use. _________________ Bob Austin
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JamesTXSD
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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: | You can make any "King Starboard" type of tray out of cheap cutting board material from WalMart. Also the brackets, can be made out of SS rod--but you might have to spring for SS hinges.
But, my personal decision have using several laptops and various programs, on the smaller faster boats, is that dedicated chart plotters just seem to work better.
I had been having fun using the I pad as a secondary chart plotter--and it is less complicated than a laptop in use. |
Hey, aren't you supposed to be resting? Just goes to show you that you can't keep a good guy down. |
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Adeline
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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | you can make any "King Starboard" type of tray out of cheap cutting board material from WalMart. |
If you've got a "Tap Plastics" nearby they'll fab up your project for a small charge. I think they call their HDPE product "Sea-Board" but it's the same stuff.
I like to make cardboard templates where possible so there's no doubt what I want from their fabricators. _________________ Pete
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Mike...
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Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: | You can make any "King Starboard" type of tray out of cheap cutting board material from WalMart. Also the brackets, can be made out of SS rod--but you might have to spring for SS hinges.
But, my personal decision have using several laptops and various programs, on the smaller faster boats, is that dedicated chart plotters just seem to work better.
I had been having fun using the I pad as a secondary chart plotter--and it is less complicated than a laptop in use. |
Hello Dr. Bob!
It's good to see you around the board again.
I defiantly agree on the chartplotter. This laptop is not for navigation. It's for the Admiral to use for business purposes while we are out on the boat.
The hard part is finding a good reasonably non-intrusive solution, that can also take the shock of bouncing across the waves. I haven't found the right solution yet, but am still looking.
In the end, I may have to build something as you suggested.
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OceanFare
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Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:56 am Post subject: |
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I think you're looking for this thing: Bracketron Mobotron Universal Vehicle Laptop Mount
Unfortunately it appears to be discontinued on this site. You might be able to find it elsewhere or maybe it'll give you an idea of what to search for. |
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