Long awaited move of GPS to the helm

[BobM]

It was in the coaming so I put a shower box there...which I need to hook up still...but until I replace my fresh water tank no rush.

Here is a photo. I bought a stock Navpod cut out for two ST60's cheap off ebay as well as a new 1" guard with a double bend. I cut one side of the pod for the GPS, an older color Standard Horizon, and made a wood blank for the other side out of an old cigar box. I mounted my remote controls for my new Kenwood Marine stereo there and added a jack for my mp3 player. That was I can listen to the Red Sox (ugh...not this year) or some sailing related tunes.

Total cost? About $400 including getting a machine shop to drill and tap the stainless.

 

[bugbitten]

That's very nice, but where's the shoe buffer?

John

 

[bugbitten]

Revised, to be nautically correct.

 

[kappykaplan]

Too funny!!!

 

[BobM]

Shoes? I usually go barefoot.

As far as additional instruments. I got a travel guitar for Xmas I thought about keeping on board but I wouldn't mount it to the guard. If anyone heard me attempt to play it they would probably suggest I mount it on the keel!

 

[bugbitten]

Seriously, though, Bob, I'm very envious of the whole set up, especially as there seem to be no external cords running hither and yon, like on my own. While I was sitting here, thinking about how to express my admiration without gushing, the spirit of Phil Hartman whispered "shoe buffer" in my ear.

Come fix my boat!

John

 

[BobT]

Well, someone needs to explain that you and your Sweetie should be boating in the Buff, not buffing in the boat.