How To: DIY Console Dash Graph Mount. Nitro Z-6 or Older Bass Boat. Yeah it's that easy!

[@toddpeterson2362]

Stephan you certainly do excellent work!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Well that just made my day Todd.. Appreciate that man.. Thanks for watching and commenting.. It really does help keep me motivated 🫡

[@cdswolf]

Just bought a 10” 106 sv for my 2012 Z7.. going to try your idea!!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Right on! Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

[@CarlosPadillaCentex]

Great job using the factory holes! That custom mount looked like you can do a pull up on it. Awesome DIY

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Think I proved my point on that front.. I looked a bit ridiculous but oh well.. 😆 Thanks for watching and commenting Carlos!

[@randyschmidt2835]

Nice work. Way to turn your know how into a reasonable cost solution.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Thanks Randy! Now it's anyone else who needs the same fix know how. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@kendavis8827]

Would like one for z19 putting a Lowrance hds12 on my boat

[@davidwilliams1805]

Nice video and some great information Stephen! Thanks for sharing my friend! Good job!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Thanks David.. I always look forward to your comments appreciate you man!

[@MarkBlackstock]

Great idea! Very good video Stephen.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Thanks Mark!

[@58dbeck33]

10in at helm absolutely the way to go

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

That 12 does look good also...lol I was almost stuck with that crusty 5" Lowrance or else doing a ram mount off the side drilling holes in the fiberglass. So glad I didn't give up and do that..

[@58dbeck33]

The 10in just looks like it should be there and seemed to have less movement than the 12in when you were shacking it, great job either way!@@stephansmithoutdoors

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

@@58dbeck33 I put the 12 on and off twice.. that was before I tightened the knobs.. both are rock solid secure.. but your right the 12 just looks a bit overwhelming on such a small console.. I always had plans for the 10 but wanted to show it would work with a 12..

[@kendavis8827]

​@@stephansmithoutdoors What would one cost in putting a Lowrance hds live 12 on by boat.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

@@kendavis8827 🤷‍♂️ Idk.. I only have a template for Garmin but process should be similar. At the moment I'm only offering these for Garmin.. Sorry 😞

[@jpaul4788]

Really u fabricate one for me be glad to purchase one, I have 2006 cdx 901 nitro looks like same dash,with old 5” Lowrance 332 , thanks very nicce work

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Thanks Paul! Please email me at [e-mail]

[@bobhanson9321]

Nice mod. I have been busy but catching up on videos tonight.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Thanks Bob!

[@MarkAcoustic1962]

You made removing the steering wheel look easy. Is mine just stuck on my Z9? Did you have to use a puller? Thanks!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

@@MarkAcoustic1962 Mine just has allen nuts that encircle the wheel.. Just unscrew and take off.. I don't know what you may have on your Z9. Thanks for watching and commenting Mark!

[@coltonvanderwiel7076]

I would love to buy one for my z6 if you would be willing to make one for me. I have been looking for solutions for this problem and this is perfect.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Check out the new video addressing this request 👍🫡

[@LoganSumrell]

I just ordered 2 93sv garmins for my 2013. I will be using this for sure. I just wonder if the bracket will work the same on the 9”?

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Got a subscriber that has done this and added a 93SV instead and sent me PIC's. So YES it will work. Just be mindful that those gimble brackets are plastic/ABS? As demonstrated I used just 2 bolts to secure cause of room and 106/126sv gimble being metal it was enough support. At the end of the day the principle is there you can figure out what you may need/want to do differently.. Welcome to the channel! Got other idea's that I've done.. and will do? Any questions just ask!

[@LoganSumrell]

@@stephansmithoutdoors how’s your hole shot. Mine seems terrible and I have the 115 pro XS 2 stroke with a similar looking prop.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

@@LoganSumrell mine seems to be fine for a 115hp 2 stroke with empty well. Double it if full. 46-51mph empty wells @ 6000 rpm. 4blade 19P prop. I'm lighter in the rear with Lithium's and heavier at bow with all I got going on so that does contribute to planing..

[@bassdojo]

Can you provide a video on taking the steering wheel off? I want to replace my steering wheel but not sure how to proceed

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

So this particular wheel that is on mine had been upgraded by the previous owner.. It just has hex bolts that hold wheel on at the hub.. I just remove the bolts that encircle the wheel and it comes right off. The one that's on it is a 14" it works fine but to be honest I'd rather get one smaller cause of my size if I do find a new wheel I like I will do a video. Thanks for watching and commenting Bassdojo!

[@DAVEGRAYFISHING]

Very Nice!!!!!!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Thanks Dave!

[@MrBdogg317]

I just brought a 2003 skeeter zx225 and I have the same problem. I can’t put a graph on the console.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Congrats on the new boat! I don't know exactly the dash setup of those or what's available in the way of custom mounts but maybe what you saw in this video will help you figure out your own way of solving that problem? I also have a video on a DIY mount for the front that may work idk?? For as great as some older boats may be there was little forethought in there designs for todays electronics.. The good thing is they can be purchased more reasonable in todays market as opposed to new but do all have there own challenges to overcome with outfitting them for today. That's the challenges I enjoy figuring out! Thanks for watching and commenting MrBdogg317!

[@MrBdogg317]

@@stephansmithoutdoors thanks for the video you’ve given me some good ideas. Subscribed

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

@@MrBdogg317 Thanks man.. Welcome aboard!

[@andrewbrown62]

I have a 2008-2009 nitro z6 same dash as yours would you be able to fabricate one and I’d like to purchase one.

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Others have also asked. So I'm considering it. If/when.. I'll post a video with details on getting on a list for pre-order. If there is enough requests to make it worth wild, I willl make up a batch. Thanks for watching and commenting Andrew!

[@stephansmithoutdoors]

Check out the new video addressing this request 👍🫡