fin-addict Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Does anyone know if you can flush mount a 9” gps screen unit on a 2003, 2200v. If so any suggestions and photos would help. Do not want to break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Fin, I installed a Garmin 94sv in the dash of my 2009 model 2200....but, it does eat up all the space in you want a flush mount, when I bought the boat, previous owner had 5” model and a vhf in the dash....I bought a piece of 1/2” starboard and added the 9” Garmin and a Pathfinder glove box. I just preferred to have it flush mounted rather than on top of console. ( personal preference) . i hope this helps....let me know if you have any questions about it on measurements etc. here is a pic for your reference.....JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 Already have a vhf and stereo flush mounted where your glove box is. Was looking for same unit as yours, thanks much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 minute ago, fin-addict said: Already have a vhf and stereo flush mounted where your glove box is. Was looking for same unit as yours, thanks much. Presently have a Garmin 3006c m flush mounted. Want to upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted January 13, 2019 Report Share Posted January 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, fin-addict said: Already have a vhf and stereo flush mounted where your glove box is. Was looking for same unit as yours, thanks much If your vhf and stereo is mounted on top of one another....you may be able to mount the 94 sv next to it.....or do the starboard job like I did.....good luck with it....going from a 5 inch screen to the 9 inch was an amazing difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 In the next month or so, I am going to attempt to upgrade from a 7” Garmin to a 9”. If at all possible, I am going to try to fit two 9” machines by removing the glovebox. I am going with the 942xs touchscreen model because it requires a slightly smaller cutout than the Echomap 94sv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koondog Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 9’’ Garmin on my 2005 20’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 1 hour ago, koondog said: 9’’ Garmin on my 2005 20’ Yes my units are mounted on top of one another. Going to do the Garmin as shown above. Thanks all for the quick response and input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloch776 Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have a 942xs flush mounted on my 22te with the same dash style as yours. Fits nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackacre Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/13/2019 at 3:34 PM, fin-addict said: Does anyone know if you can flush mount a 9” gps screen unit on a 2003, 2200v. If so any suggestions and photos would help. Do not want to break the bank. My Garmin 840XS was pretty tight fit on my 2004, 2200V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 That 840 was 11.5" L x 7.4" W. That was pretty big. The 942xs, because it is touch screen and doesn't have all the buttons, is a good bit more compact, yet has a bigger screen. The physical dimension of the 942xs is 10.1" L x 6.4" W. I could end up being wrong, but I think I can fit two of the 942's flush in my console. I have done a bunch of measuring inside the console, and I am going to turn it over to a professional in the hopes that he can make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted January 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 Decided to get the Garmin 74cv Echomap 7” screen w/trans and preloaded g2 vision. Online sale $399. Complete. Thanks for help and suggestions. Fin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 It gets tough comparing different years and styles of units. The screen size is based on the diagonal measurement so comparing an old square screen to the modern rectangular screens is tough. On average new units are not as tall and tend to be wider. However with touch screens only units the width drops dramatically. Comparing consoles from boat to boat is also tough. I wish MPG would give each console design a number and list the dimensions. That would make conversations easier. No need to list boat and year, just list design style/number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloch776 Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 JEM your absolutely right I could put two 942s on my dash with ease. Good luck! Post pics when your done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted January 18, 2019 Report Share Posted January 18, 2019 On 1/16/2019 at 12:08 PM, fin-addict said: Decided to get the Garmin 74cv Echomap 7” screen w/trans and preloaded g2 vision. Online sale $399. Complete. Thanks for help and suggestions. Fin Fin, that’s a very nice price for that unit....JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nauti Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 1/18/2019 at 8:48 AM, fishmanjj said: Fin, that’s a very nice price for that unit....JJ That's $100 less than I can find it for right now...where did you get it from Fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Nauti said: That's $100 less than I can find it for right now...where did you get it from Fin? West marine online 2 hours ago, Nauti said: That's $100 less than I can find it for right now...where did you get it from Fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egrets Landing Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Hope you run only in the bluewater. Trying to use that navigate inshore with it would be pretty useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 13 hours ago, Egrets Landing said: Hope you run only in the bluewater. Trying to use that navigate inshore with it would be pretty useless. Why do you say that, always use it for inshore. Navionics much better than the g2, much more detail. Shortly you will be able to download Navionics into unit from Garmin at no cost, one month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egrets Landing Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Where do you run your boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 22 minutes ago, Egrets Landing said: Where do you run your boat? Charlotte harbor mostly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 I run half the Georgia coast with a 7" Garmin MFD. No problem yet. And sometimes, I am running in the dark for more than an hour. I wouldn't call that "pretty useless." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted February 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 1 minute ago, JEM said: I run half the Georgia coast with a 7" Garmin MFD. No problem yet. Do not know what this fella is trying to say about being useless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egrets Landing Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 If you are running the ICW, wider deeper channels, the ocean or wide open bays like the middle of charlotte harbor, no problem. Most people who find them to be totally fine run deeper drafting rigs that run mostly in those open and deeper areas. For any other areas inshore such as the inside Rim that are less than 3' with narrow cuts, bars, obstacles and required turns and that charts are poor at best and in some areas totally wrong and dangerous. For those kinds of areas which are all over the SE in Louisiana, and Florida and other parts of the Gulf coast it is useless and they only way you can use the gps to safely navigate in poor light is to run previously run tracks that you have laid down. You can't do it on the map features themselves because in so many areas they are wrong or totally missing. its not an matter of opinion. It is what it is. A side by side comparison of those charts vs what is really there speaks for itself. There are literally thousands of missing and inaccurate placed features on those Garmin controlled charts and some will send you directly into a bar or obstacle if you follow them. I can think of a number of places off the top of my head where that is clearly the case. One near Titusville and another at Stuart. There are plenty the Ft. Myers area including some very dangerous sunk pilings and a plethora of in the Keys, Steinhatchee and LA and NE FL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 16 hours ago, Egrets Landing said: Hope you run only in the bluewater. Trying to use that navigate inshore with it would be pretty useless. First thought was “that’s harsh” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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