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Garmin Striker install ?

Bob S

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First of all I'm new to this forum. So far what I have read is very interesting. I'm sure this has been posted but has anyone installed a Garmin Striker 4 or similar GPS unit on a 2015 Yamaha SX210. I'm really looking for the GPS more then the fish finder side. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Moving to a new lake and not interested in getting lost.
 

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First of all I'm new to this forum. So far what I have read is very interesting. I'm sure this has been posted but has anyone installed a Garmin Striker 4 or similar GPS unit on a 2015 Yamaha SX210. I'm really looking for the GPS more then the fish finder side. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Moving to a new lake and not interested in getting lost.
Welcome aboard. I have a Garmin DV44 on my SX240. Used a ram mount from amazon to mount it out of the way and had the shop mount the transducer to the ride plate.20170211_145033.jpg 20170304_125310.jpg 20170304_125320.jpg
 

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Thank you. How did you wire the unit. I hear some wire it to the battery others tap into the radio wire.
 

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I'm also following this thread closely. I just ordered a garmin 53dv. I also bought it mostly for the gps and not the fish finder, but I'll attach the transducer if there's minimal drilling involved.
 

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Does the depth finder / fish finder work well with the transducer mounted in that location?
 

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Does the depth finder / fish finder work well with the transducer mounted in that location?
Not sure ill find out today. Its been to cold here to take it out.
 

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Installed the Garmin Echomap 42 ( no transducer ). Not a lot of flat places to install the mount. So it went in front of the speedometer. With the twin engine tack it seems I pay more attention to them then the actual speed the of the boat. I can see the speedometer if I remove the unit. I really wanted the GPS in case I get lost on a new lake. With the seat bolster up I can see the dash fine.
 

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Yes this spot has worked well for me. Like I said I use the tachometer for the twin engine more then the speedometer.
 

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Has anyone used this or a similar product to attach their transducer to the transom? I've never been much of a fan of drilling into the transom.




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