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 $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
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02/02/10 11:49 PM
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bassnajr
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Hey all... Updating my boat this year so I figured I would spring for a RAM mount...$59.99...RIPOFF!!!!! So I made my own. Let me know what you think... Here's what you need:  Your gimble mount, a 5" nipple  , a 1 1/2 " flange, (find both in the plumbing at Home Depot or Lowes), a 6" hex bolt, two fender washers, and a 1/4" bolt.    Assembled as shown. You can also use a 6" or 8" nipple. Prime with metal primer spray paint and paint with flat gray/black spray paint. Haven't done that yet!!
Last edited by bassnajr; 02/03/10 12:45 AM.
And Jesus said to them," Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matt. 4:19
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: bassnajr]
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02/03/10 01:13 AM
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Allen Ehlers
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Very Nice! Thanks For the Post. I don't suppose you have to paint it if it's galvanized but it would look better
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: Allen Ehlers]
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02/03/10 03:50 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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i like the ram mount because it helps absorb heavy shock. your idea looks good, though.
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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02/03/10 12:15 PM
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John175☮
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Stress less, relax more. Go fishing.
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 Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: bassnajr]
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02/03/10 05:14 PM
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Phoenix_Ed
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
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02/04/10 03:12 AM
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Chris Vickers
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Does look kewl but im with Skeeter ronnie here, You need some shock absorbancy there fella or your eletronics are gonna get banged about a bit. Where as even if moounted in the console the fiberglass gives a little
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
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02/04/10 04:46 AM
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p3ripperfw
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Nice job rigging that up. The two most important qualities of a ram mount are infinate adjustment options and like stated above shock absorbtion....the shock absorbtion is probably the most important of all.
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: p3ripperfw]
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02/04/10 12:57 PM
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Just_Old_Fisherman
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OK I am not an engineer, but as far as needing shock absorbtion, I would think you have none in a recessed bow or dash mount or when the gimbal mount is attached directly to the console/next to console, or when you use a Johnny Ray mount.
Not trying to start a battle, just think maybe his rigid mount may be just as safe as any other "rigid" mount method?
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: Just_Old_Fisherman]
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02/04/10 01:06 PM
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bassnajr
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I was thinking the same thing. Not criticizing anyone...I love the ideas and add ons!!! I was just trying out something getting folks interested. I plan on mounting this right in front of the trolling motor pedal...dead center. I figured I have the deck, carpet, and the gimbal mount to absorb any shock. Before, I had only the gimbel mount and my unit is still fine. I know it lacks the many different adjustment options a "real" RAM mount offers but I am OK with that!! Keep the ideas coming guys!!!
And Jesus said to them," Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matt. 4:19
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
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02/04/10 01:32 PM
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Zen Archery
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That's AWESOME! Thanks for saving me $! I'm curious how everyone knows it needs to absorb shock when you are the only one with one thus far?! Keep it up man. If you paint it repost would like to see final product!
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: Zen Archery]
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02/04/10 02:59 PM
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bassnajr
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 Just have to mount it!!!!
And Jesus said to them," Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matt. 4:19
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Re: $59.99 for a RAM mount!!!!! I think not..DO IT YOURSELF!!!!
[Re: Zen Archery]
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02/05/10 03:45 AM
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p3ripperfw
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People arent referring to his mount in particular they are referring to the most well known causes of electronics failure shock and water. That's AWESOME! Thanks for saving me $! I'm curious how everyone knows it needs to absorb shock when you are the only one with one thus far?! Keep it up man. If you paint it repost would like to see final product!
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