[Rhodes22-list] Mounting a GPS unit

[David Bradley]

Hi Bob. I used the Ram rail mount to attach it to the stern rail. I placed it near the center so you can pivot the GPS unit to either side depending on the tack. 

I’ll try to post a picture separately. 

Dave B

> On Aug 19, 2018, at 1:57 PM, rweiss <rweiss at siu.edu> wrote:
> 
> I need the experienced advice of Rhodies who are a lot more comfortable with
> drilling holes in their boat than I am. I have a small GPS unit (Dragonfly
> 5M) that I would like to mount someplace on my Rhodes 22. I originally tried
> to find a way to clip it to the rail on my pop top, but can't find a
> mounting unit to make that possible. (I use a bike mount for my iPhone to
> mount it there and works well.) So, I guess the best option is to use the
> mounting stand that came with the GPS and requires 3 screws into something
> solid. I have 2 questions -- 1.  Where do you suggest mounting the unit?  2. 
> How do I go about drilling 3 holes in my beloved Rhodes to mount this
> without doing damage?  The unit needs to be near the cabin as I have a cable
> attached to plug into the 12 volt socket in there.  Thanks for your advice.  
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> 
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> Bob Weiss
> Beach Spring
> 1998 Rhodes 22 Recycled in 2014
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