I just received my Axoim 9 and want to install it along with my ST60 tri-data, ST4000 auto pilot and wind indicator. I currently have the 3 instruments mounted on my pedistal, but with the ability of the Axiom to display data, I'm thinking of just have the chart plotter, auto pilot and wind indicator on the pedestal maybe in a new navpod. I'd like some suggestions on configuration and location of all of these instruments
Where to put chart plotter and other instruments
- Thread starter Mike Oldak
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A new navpod for the chart plotter is the way to go - that's what I did when I added my MFD a few years ago. I left the other instruments in their pods on the pedestal.
That is what I have along with compass that came with the pedestal and bow thruster controller. Speed and depth gauges are located above the companionway.
Hi Mike. You could do what I did, i.e. install the ST-60 over the companionway. I built my own navpod and could add another ST-60 size instrument if needed. Easily readable by helsman and anybody in cockpit. Drawback are those that like to stand in companionway but I do not tolerate it (LOL). I installed the display/control for the wheel pilot right under the cubby hole to starboard. Easy to reach and easy to see. I also have a wireless remote for the A/P. As for the charplotter, I made a support and installed it right above the compass. See pics. Good luck with your installation.
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Placed my new chartplotter below existing instruments on a swivel Nav Pod. Love it. It's not in line of sight and swivels out of the way when not in use.
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I with the the swivel NavPod like mbaker. I went with this one because the larger NavPods seem to partially cover up the below intruments.
