Chartplotter mounting bracket

I just bought a Standard Horizon CP390i chartplotter that mounts to a bracket that has a triangular-shape base that is supposed to mount to an underlying surface using 3 bolts or screws. My steering station (Cal 31) has a 1" stainless steel hoop, and I would like to mount the plotter at the top of the hoop, like I have been doing with my GPS, which the plotter will replace. I looked online for an adapter that would mount to the tubing and provide a surface for attaching the plotter. I found one that looks like it would to the job, but it has a couple of joints in it that I don't need. Does anyone know of a good adapter for my purpose? Harleigh Ewell

Harleigh, I have the 180i with that kind of bracket. I made a simple starboard base with a rail clamp to hold it. Allows me to move and adjust. And remove and store in the boat when not in use. https://picasaweb.google.com/kirkgrier/CochesPrietosSCIAugust2009#5371852403227991826 https://picasaweb.google.com/kirkgrier/CochesPrietosSCIAugust2009#5371852427202615778 Kirk Cal 2-34 Footloose On 4/15/2011 12:01 PM, Harleigh and/or Kathy Ewell wrote: > > I just bought a Standard Horizon CP390i chartplotter that mounts to a > bracket that has a triangular-shape base that is supposed to mount to an > underlying surface using 3 bolts or screws. My steering station (Cal 31) > has a 1" stainless steel hoop, and I would like to mount the plotter at the > top of the hoop, like I have been doing with my GPS, which the plotter will > replace. I looked online for an adapter that would mount to the tubing and > provide a surface for attaching the plotter. I found one that looks like it > would to the job, but it has a couple of joints in it that I don't need. > Does anyone know of a good adapter for my purpose? > > Harleigh Ewell > > -- Kirk Grier kg… [at] kirkgrier.com

Kirk, Thanks. That's the best arrangement I've seen so far. Nice photos. Harleigh From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kirk Grier Sent: Friday, April 15, 2011 3:16 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Chartplotter mounting bracket Harleigh, I have the 180i with that kind of bracket. I made a simple starboard base with a rail clamp to hold it. Allows me to move and adjust. And remove and store in the boat when not in use. https://picasaweb.google.com/kirkgrier/CochesPrietosSCIAugust2009#5371852403 227991826 https://picasaweb.google.com/kirkgrier/CochesPrietosSCIAugust2009#5371852427 202615778 Kirk Cal 2-34 Footloose On 4/15/2011 12:01 PM, Harleigh and/or Kathy Ewell wrote: I just bought a Standard Horizon CP390i chartplotter that mounts to a bracket that has a triangular-shape base that is supposed to mount to an underlying surface using 3 bolts or screws. My steering station (Cal 31) has a 1" stainless steel hoop, and I would like to mount the plotter at the top of the hoop, like I have been doing with my GPS, which the plotter will replace. I looked online for an adapter that would mount to the tubing and provide a surface for attaching the plotter. I found one that looks like it would to the job, but it has a couple of joints in it that I don't need. Does anyone know of a good adapter for my purpose? Harleigh Ewell -- Kirk Grier kg… [at] kirkgrier.com