Mast Display

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   I want to mount a Garmin GNX 21 display at the mast, below the boom and the vang (mine is solid). Likely I will have to get a mount machined or constructed by a friend. Has anyone done this? Or have any bright ideas? I am wiring from the GPS below deck so I can get that detail in front of me and not where the crew seems to be all the time!

I found a bracket on the boat when I got her that looks to screw in below the boom but it is too small for the Garmin. (Figures)

Thanks for any bright ideas!

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Comet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 21 August 2018 Status: Offline Points: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote Comet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Mast Display Posted: 17 May 2021 at 3:55pm
	I want to mount a Garmin GNX 21 display at the mast, below the boom and the vang (mine is solid). Likely I will have to get a mount machined or constructed by a friend. Has anyone done this? Or have any bright ideas? I am wiring from the GPS below deck so I can get that detail in front of me and not where the crew seems to be all the time! I found a bracket on the boat when I got her that looks to screw in below the boom but it is too small for the Garmin. (Figures) Thanks for any bright ideas!

fatjohnz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 05 August 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 304	Post Options Post Reply Quote fatjohnz Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 2021 at 5:19pm
	Maybe the Garmin has a see through case that you could screw onto a mast slug. js

Ron Waterson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 21 October 2014 Location: Rivals, KY Status: Offline Points: 118	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ron Waterson Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 17 May 2021 at 8:39pm
	Kydex is your friend. Take a look at my SA post. https://forums.sailinganarchy.com/index.php?/topic/213903-kydex-mast-instrument-bracket/&tab=comments#comment-6950209
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Comet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 21 August 2018 Status: Offline Points: 25	Post Options Post Reply Quote Comet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 May 2021 at 4:31pm
	What a great looking bracket!! Looks just like the Garmin one that costs $$$$$. Once the mast gets vertical I will get together with the elves that can handle such projects. The metal bracket that doesn't fit the Garmin instrument was made to bolt into the sail track. The custom one made for my old J27 was made to slide into the track. All great ideas by smarter people than me! Thank you!

Foghorn Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 24 August 2002 Location: Montreal, QC Status: Offline Points: 120	Post Options Post Reply Quote Foghorn Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 22 May 2021 at 11:45am
	Here's how I have mine setup. This is a custom made bracket, not expensive to have made if you can draw the bracket yourself, this one cost about $60. I drilled and tapped holes in the bolt rope groove in the mast and use 2 fasteners. Edited by Foghorn - 22 May 2021 at 11:48am
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