TruthWalleyes Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Let's see your custom Flasher's.I'm going to put my hbird 898 on a Genz box next week. Possibly mod it to hold two batteries & two rod holders.Any body else make a custom portable flasher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamms-scooter Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 there is a big hds on counter at thorne bros in a genz box... I am putting my hds5 on one for this winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castmaster Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I have my Vex's on Ram mounts, with a base mounted for each on Blue Boxes, and then a rail mount on each side of my portable. And then the blue boxes have the old "Lloyds Light" on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCM Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I copied someone on here and put my HDS 5 on a pro pack. It is a bit of a tight fit but basically the HDS 5 will fit into a Vexi mount. Last year I used it just for the GPS. Worked great bungied onto a 4 wheeler, just like being on the boat. This year bought the ice ducer to see if I like using the LCD instead of a flasher. Can't wait to try it the weekend after Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMusky Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I bought a clam electronics storage bag and fitted it out with a ram mount and 12 amp (yes 12) battery. I had to out a piece of plywood in the bottom to have something to mount the ram ball to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I rn a 12ah battery also for my HDS on a pro pack as well as one for a shack battry/spare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 My mod fl-18 ram mount with vexi light on a blue box with a 10amp Werker battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared_P Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I have been toying with possibly putting a ram mount on my vexilar but I am interested to know what advantage this has given you, or anyone? Also...Has anyone seen or done a mod to attach a handheld GPS to their flashers? Wether it is hooked up to the battery source or not. This is where I thought a ram mount might be handy...JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKCM Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Think I 'stole' the idea from Esox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castmaster Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 The advantage for me was two fold. First off, I can get the vex up a little higher when using it on the blue box. And sitting there for hours staring down at it, even getting it up just a little more is nice. It also enable me to push the blue box off tight to the side of the portie and just turn the vex so I can see it. One more thing kept out of the way.Secondly, I put Ram rail mounts on both sides of the support pole that runs up and towards the top of the front "wall" of the fish house. Then when fishing out of my portable I can use those mounts and have the vex's sitting up far closer to eye level. I installed 12v accesory plug ins on each side of my sled, and have a 10ah werker battery hooked to each. I then have a 2 way 12v plug into each outlet, and can power the vex and led lights for each side of the shack independently from those plug ins.I will try and take some pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthWalleyes Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Nice Mod's so far!12 amp (yes 12) battery. Where do you get a 12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrunick57 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I mounted a ram mount for my iFinder H2O on my FL-20, gonna have another mounted to the 28, I attached it in the same spot the battery indicater is, opposite side. Makes hole hopping much more efficient for me, no more digging in my pocket for the GPS to mark a hot area. I also have a Lowrance Globalmaps unit mounted to Genz Pack. Great for in the vehicle. Will try to get some pictures up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMusky Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Truth I bought it from batteries plus. Its heavy but I didn't want to take chances with short battery life. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Got my pair of 12ah's off the bay for like $50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMusky Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Paid $30 at batteries plus last year for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan z Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I have been toying with possibly putting a ram mount on my vexilar but I am interested to know what advantage this has given you, or anyone? Also...Has anyone seen or done a mod to attach a handheld GPS to their flashers? Wether it is hooked up to the battery source or not. This is where I thought a ram mount might be handy...JP I've noticed that the height and moveable base helps with sun glare. The eye bolt gets rid of the float the cord management from the cork board studs is self explanatory. I lovey modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishwater Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I rounded the handle so it'll lay flat on it's back in a 5 gal bucket. Depending on the arm length of the ram mount used, you can tilt the electronics up and out of the bucket if desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrunick57 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 All ready for the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared_P Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 I am interested to see some pictures of where you mounted the ram mount on your unit...JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalleyeChaser Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I am interested to see some pictures of where you mounted the ram mount on your unit...JP Me too! I would like to mount my H2O like that. And just run it off my vex battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared_P Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 My hidden agenda as well...JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrunick57 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Sorry for the delay and low quality pictures! Nothing to special, just mounted the base ball to the flat plate used for the battery indicator, digital depth indicator etc. This is my third year using this system and haven't had a single issue with it. Maybe next on the bench will be a Vexilar and 5" GPS unit set up like the double vision. Don't think the logistics of it would work out, plus it would be fairly heavy for hole hopping in my opinion. But never hurts to try. Any other questions let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBass Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Sweet mods everyone. I was wondering what I should do with the extra RAM mount I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthWalleyes Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Mounted my 898 last night to a genz box. Will add rod holders, and probably another battery, or possibly just a bigger battery, or make the battery easily removable so i can just exchange batteries as needed. But for now, it's ice ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbop Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I haven't used my H20c much the last couple years because of having to take it out of my pocket I may as well use my iPhone. But with all these mods, looks like I should mount it to my flasher! Only problem is I have a Marcum LX3 and so far I haven't seen any mods for those...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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