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kcassal
Joined: 03 Mar 2022 Posts: 19 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Slug
Photos: Sea Slug
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:06 pm Post subject: Cockpit Fishfinder / Plotter |
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Hey. Wondering if anyone has installed a cockpit fishfinder or plotter. I'm thinking of installing a 7" plotter above the bathroom window on a Venture 26. Wondering if anyone else has done a similar thing.
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 810 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
Photos: Kim Christine
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 10:18 am Post subject: |
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I'm interested in doing the same thing on my 25 Cruiser. Next year I will add a helm and kicker control under the head window.
I like the system that Colby Smith has on his boat.
<img src="http://www.c-brats.com/albums/album3124/IMG_8974.sized.jpg" alt="GPSMAP 541 installed at cockpit helm"/> _________________ Patrick and Kim Walker
2004 25 Cruiser-Present
2000 22 Cruiser 2009-2014 (Sold)
2006 25 Cruiser 2014-2019 (Sold)
1985 22 Classic -2019 (Sold)
1991 19 Arima Sea Ranger-2019-2021 (Sold)
2015 27 Ranger Tug-2019-2023 (Sold)
1987 22 Cruiser -2021-2023 (Sold)
Honey, this REALLY will be my last boat, honest! |
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kcassal
Joined: 03 Mar 2022 Posts: 19 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Slug
Photos: Sea Slug
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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That's pretty slick. I'm not going to do a second helm but this is a very clean install by Colby:
There's way less room over the window on the C-25 vs the Venture 26 |
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kcassal
Joined: 03 Mar 2022 Posts: 19 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Slug
Photos: Sea Slug
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Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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Just an FYI. For trolling I've added a Garmin autopilot remote so that I can steer from this device while fishing in the cockpit. Not so helpful for docking or other things but I've been really happy with it for fishing.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/636376 |
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Catch 22
Joined: 01 May 2008 Posts: 385 City/Region: Lynnwood
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Catch 22
Photos: Catch 22
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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I installed the Garmin autopilot with throttle control for the kicker and really like it. I can steer and control my speed while fishing from anywhere in the boat. It works better than expected and does not sacrifice any space in the cockpit. I agree, docking with it would be interesting but probably doable with practice. _________________ Kevin Richards - Catch 22 |
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ATPNW
Joined: 26 Jul 2020 Posts: 71 City/Region: Covington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Fellowship
Photos: Fellowship
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2023 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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If using for fishing/trolling I thought this setup might be better placement as my eyes are always facing aft when I’m in the cockpit. I installed this over the winter so haven’t used it in this configuration yet.
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Peter & Judy
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 552 City/Region: Olds
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mistaya
Photos: Mistaya
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Depending on your electronics you might be able to install and App that mirrors your chart plotter or fish finder on you iPad. I recently installed a new Raymarine Axiom+ system. There are different Apps that allow you to view and control your electronics. I keep my iPad in a waterproof case and use a Ram mount. _________________ Peter & Judy Haase
Buffalo Horn Ranch
HMCB Mistaya
"Mistaya" (Grizzly Bear in Cree)
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Peter & Judy
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 552 City/Region: Olds
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mistaya
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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kcassal
Joined: 03 Mar 2022 Posts: 19 City/Region: Olympia
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea Slug
Photos: Sea Slug
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the feedback!
I've been trying to use the iPad. It does a good job of mirroring the Garmin however it needs to be plugged in for a day of fishing and the screen behind a waterproof cover is not nearly as good as a proper plotter / fish finder. I'm going to keep experimenting with it though. Having the plotters networked would give you full control from either screen.
I was also thinking of a rear mount near the outboard with a Seaview Pod. I may also go this route as it would minimize holes in the boat and make the plotter less "stealable".
https://www.seaviewglobal.com/products/rail-pods?variant=12309235990626 |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2023 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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Peter & Judy wrote: | Depending on your electronics you might be able to install and App that mirrors your chart plotter or fish finder on you iPad. I recently installed a new Raymarine Axiom+ system. There are different Apps that allow you to view and control your electronics. I keep my iPad in a waterproof case and use a Ram mount. |
You can get a plotter for about the same or less than an iPad. Depending on the system you can network the plotters together. |
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