Garmin 741xs install and test

[spaz944]

Well, I finally decided to buy my Garmin 741xs and I'll be installing it soon and then giving it the test on the water. I can't wait to see how well it performs. Excited!

 

[spaz944]

Finally got my mount and got the install done. Thanks @B_Mutter for the help with choosing the mount. I picked a different location though. I liked it here better.

 

[B_Mutter]

Looks Great @spaz944! I like your mounting location!! I might have to try that location next time!! BTW I LOVE the Fusion stereo!! Hook that up to some Wetsounds speakers and crank the volume!!

 

[txav8r]

That ended up a very good location, I like the way it looks! How hard was it to get to the back of it after drilling?

 

[spaz944]

They are just wood screws that came with the mount. I didn't have to access the back. I hope it's able to hold while taking on waves. If not, I'll have to beef up the mount. @B_Mutter mounted one to the side of the helm and I assumed it held up well there. I looked at that location first, but ended up liking this location better. Hopefully going out for a test drive tomorrow and I'll know more about how it holds up.

 

[Master-Spud]

I installed mine in the same location, you can get access to the back if you have longer arms... Some scratches and some swearing later I got mine secured down nicely.

 

[spaz944]

Where did you access it from @Master-Spud ? It is separate from the dash area. It is fwd of the throttles. I'm just curious.

 

[Master-Spud]

Accessed it basically from crawling in the bow seats, wiggling through to the dash area and reaching around...like I said a huge pain in the ass, and had to go by feel and basically you have to be a pretty skinny person lol But I'm in a 2014 212x...so maybe slightly different?

 

[spaz944]

Wow! I hope my screws hold! lol

 

[Master-Spud]

Ya me too, not a job I'd like to repeat anytime soon! Lol... But is the perfect mount location in my mind lol

 

[spaz944]

Yes it is. I like that it's out of the way of everything.

 

[MazzyDan]

Nice post guys. I just stopped at dealer to see the progress on upgrading stock speakers to JL Slampack and Tower speakers then ended up adding the Garmin 721. Took myself and 3 other guys there to figure out where to mount it. Decided I wasn't going to get it until one of the sales reps brought out a longer gimble mount and I figured it would look great on the side. Hope they do a great job. I don't get boat till Firday