Any of you use........

1FASTLASER · 02-11-06, 06:50 AM

Got me a handheld gps that I am getting to like REAL well. Anyone use one of the ram mounts for attcahing the gps to the boats dash???? Does it protect the Gps from shock when running hard. I have the Garmin Etex Legend and was wondering will it take some of the pounding from running hard while being in the mount. # weeks ago I put the Gps in my pocket and lost satelitte recption cause of this. Got my a@@ lost also. Was fishing the backwaters of Felsenthal and beleive me when you get off the beaten path you better know where you are going. One more question is it better to use in WAAS mode or standard GPS config when running hard????

Rebbasser · 02-11-06, 11:33 AM

Laser-I use a similar mount and have had no problem with stability or anything like that-these units are built pretty tough, so that mount ought to do a great job. One word of warning, though-if you have a depthfinder on the console check the GPS unit before you mount it-if they are too close together the depthfinder can mess up the signal getting to the GPS-fortunately I discovered that before I installed the mount.

As far as running I keep is in WAAS-the unit is sturdy enough to take it when running and you will still have the accuracy when you need it after you slow down.

zooker · 02-11-06, 01:37 PM

am with reb on this laser. go with the ram mount.. the gps unit is water proof to 30 feet i think.a bit of rain anit going to hurt it any..

zooker

fishn'fool · 02-11-06, 01:59 PM

You'll be fine useing WAAS mode. It lets you be more accurate when you mark way points, but it may eat your battery more.

1FASTLASER · 02-12-06, 06:38 AM

Thanks guys for the heads up on the mount and where to mount it. Definately dont want to screw up again. Getting lost down in Felsenthal is NOT my idea of a good fishing day especially when there was NO SUN.

Deacon · 02-12-06, 11:53 AM

I also agree with a RAM mount....Rain will not hurt as long as its not out in the elements on a perm basis. Checkout here for the mount. This is nthe company I work for. You can find it here....

www.westmarine.com

Call 1800-BOATING for any technical questions

02-11-06, 06:50 AM	#1
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Any of you use........ Got me a handheld gps that I am getting to like REAL well. Anyone use one of the ram mounts for attcahing the gps to the boats dash???? Does it protect the Gps from shock when running hard. I have the Garmin Etex Legend and was wondering will it take some of the pounding from running hard while being in the mount. # weeks ago I put the Gps in my pocket and lost satelitte recption cause of this. Got my a@@ lost also. Was fishing the backwaters of Felsenthal and beleive me when you get off the beaten path you better know where you are going. One more question is it better to use in WAAS mode or standard GPS config when running hard???? __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

02-11-06, 11:33 AM	#2
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,142	Laser-I use a similar mount and have had no problem with stability or anything like that-these units are built pretty tough, so that mount ought to do a great job. One word of warning, though-if you have a depthfinder on the console check the GPS unit before you mount it-if they are too close together the depthfinder can mess up the signal getting to the GPS-fortunately I discovered that before I installed the mount. As far as running I keep is in WAAS-the unit is sturdy enough to take it when running and you will still have the accuracy when you need it after you slow down. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-11-06, 01:37 PM	#3
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	am with reb on this laser. go with the ram mount.. the gps unit is water proof to 30 feet i think.a bit of rain anit going to hurt it any.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

02-11-06, 01:59 PM	#4
fishn'fool BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	You'll be fine useing WAAS mode. It lets you be more accurate when you mark way points, but it may eat your battery more. __________________ Fish Hard -- A Conservation and Biology Student

02-12-06, 06:38 AM	#5
1FASTLASER BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: crossett,arkansas Posts: 2,777	Thanks guys for the heads up on the mount and where to mount it. Definately dont want to screw up again. Getting lost down in Felsenthal is NOT my idea of a good fishing day especially when there was NO SUN. __________________ Laser's rule with Merc's doing the pushing..........KEEP THE WETSIDE DOWN AND THE DRY SIDE UP!!!!!!

02-12-06, 11:53 AM	#6
Deacon BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 314	I also agree with a RAM mount....Rain will not hurt as long as its not out in the elements on a perm basis. Checkout here for the mount. This is nthe company I work for. You can find it here.... www.westmarine.com Call 1800-BOATING for any technical questions

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