HDS 8 mounting location

[wjh]

2006 Sabre with HDS 8 on 2.25″ ball mounted on hand rail in gunnel. I noticed that the rivets are becoming loose in the center of the rail from the weight of the 8 wanting to rotate the rail when travelling in rough water. I would like to put a new 2.25″ base in the area above and a little ahead of the shifter. I should be able to reach in the opening under the console to install hardware. Is the fibreglass thick enough to support this if properly done with a solid backing plate? I believe I have seen photos of this install but cant seem to find any with search feature. If you have some please post. Thanks

[toledobasser]

This is smbasss Sabre with a ram mounted large screen unit.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

[Bass Cat Boats]

BCB. Is that a strong enough area? I would hate to install in an area and have it result in cracking the glass or other issues.Thanks

[Bass Cat Boats]

Should be fine as long as you sandwich the deck.

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