Mounting Chart Plotter

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Willburrrr2003
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Mounting Chart Plotter

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Hey folks, those of you who have mounted a chartplotter in your Ventures or MacGregors I would love to see where and how you mounted them. Please share some pics for me, as I am getting ready to mount one (as well as getting ready to rewire whole boat :wink: )on our Macgregor 22 and trying to figure out a good spot.

Thanks in advance for the pics and any advice!!

Regards,

Will R.
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Be Free
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Re: Mounting Chart Plotter

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I mounted mine on the top of the pedestal. The base of the plotter was larger than the top of the pedestal so I mounted a piece of 3/4" plywood on the pedestal first.

No pics right now. I recently installed an autopilot and I'm having to rework the mounting area to accommodate the additional display.
Bill
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Willburrrr2003
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Re: Mounting Chart Plotter

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Be Free wrote: Mon Jun 30, 2025 12:08 pm I mounted mine on the top of the pedestal. The base of the plotter was larger than the top of the pedestal so I mounted a piece of 3/4" plywood on the pedestal first.

No pics right now. I recently installed an autopilot and I'm having to rework the mounting area to accommodate the additional display.

What pedestal are you referring to?

Regards,

Will R.
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Be Free
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Re: Mounting Chart Plotter

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The 26X has a large fiberglass pedestal for the steering wheel and motor controls.
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