Running one fish finder in multiple spots on the boat

[northernfishin]

So I spent the money I wanted to on a depth finder/chart plotter and want to be able to move it around the boat via the ram mount depending if im on the bow, trans, or driving. Maybe it'll be cheaper to buy a second unit by the time I spend money on cords and trying to save money, but want to cover my bases before I look into spending more money than I'd like.

[delmuts]

I would suggest you mount it up where you can see it from the dash, and have a mount so can turn it and be able to can see it from the other positions as well. Then you wouldn't have to deal with trying to relocate it.

[h8go4s]

You're talking about adding a bow-mount transducer, power cords to the bow and transom, and mounts to the bow and transom? That's a bit of cash, and you'll get tired of all the unplugging and remounting when you switch positions. On the other hand, if you later get new units compatible with that hardware, the installation will be done already. Have you considered just an entry-level 2d sonar for the bow and mounting the console unit so you can see it from the transom? Or a used unit?

[Kyhl]

I was researching depth finder mounts recently and found that someone makes a mount that fits in a rod holder (Scotty?). I don't remember the brand but that style might work for you.

As already pointed out, depending on what you are using you may get tired of plugging and unplugging. One of my HDS units on the dash has four wire plugs to screw/unscrew. That would get old fast.

[mwal]

I tried that for a couple seasons using ram mounts it became a cable management problem. I ended up buying a locator only for the bow and turning the plotter unit around so it was viewable from bow. It still was not the best solution. When I got hds units I bought 2 and networked them it was well worth the extra money in my opinion.

Mwal

[northernfishin]

Thanks for the response. I think the whole moving of cords will annoy me to the point of buying something. I think I might look at a used or cheap bow mount. I think I'll be able to see the unit from the dash when running off my kicker. It's an elite 7 so plenty big screen.

[northernfishin]

I talked with the local shop. Looks like the cheaper route is to buy a second unit. By the time I run cables it'll be the same price as a new smaller unit.