GPS/Chartplotter mounted on steering column - 242ls?

[BlackandTan]

Has anyone mounted their GPS/Chartplotter on the surface behind the steering wheel? I'd like to mount my Garmin 53cv there and run the wires under that area. Has anyone else done this? Is there anything under that area that would cause problems (i.e. the steering column/mechanism)?

This is where I'm thinking of mounting:



Thanks!

 

[captras]

I have a Garmin 43DV that I mounted recently on my 242 Limited. I thought about where you are planning, but didnt like it cause it blocked my instrument panel view. I found, with a little modification, it fit perfectly in my cup holder just to the left. Its out of the way, gives me full view of the instruments, and I never use that cup holder anyway, cause I dont like liquids around my electronics. Here is a link to the final install.

https://jetboaters.net/threads/garmin-43dv-installation.12859/

 

[Julian]

Yes.... @Benny Sibbitt mounted his there...check out this thread:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/chart-plotter-placement-on-newer-boats-with-connext-simrad-go7-installed.12273/page-3

 

[BlackandTan]

Thanks for the quick replies. Great ideas! I'm encouraged and ready to get this underway!