Bracket Installation

Mount the unit in any convenient location, provided there is clearance when it’s tilted for the best viewing angle. You should also make sure there is enough room behind the unit to attach the power/transducer cable. (See the following drawings, which show the dimensions of a mounted X51 Pro.)

Holes in the bracket’s base allow wood screw or through-bolt mounting. You may need to place a piece of plywood on the back side of thin panels to reinforce the panel and secure the mounting hardware.

Drill a 5/8" (15.9 mm) hole in the dash for the power/transducer cable. The best location for this hole is immediately under the bracket location. This way, the bracket can be installed so that it covers the hole, holds the cable in position and results in a neat installation. Some customers, however, prefer to mount the bracket to the side of the cable hole — it's a matter of personal preference. After drilling the hole, pass the connector up through the hole from under the dash.

If you wish, you can fill in the hole around the cable with a good marine sealant/adhesive compound. (Some marine dealers stock cable hole covers to conceal the opening.) No matter what type of installation you prefer, be sure to leave enough slack in the cable to allow tilting or swiveling the unit.

Ratchet

Rear

(away from viewer)

Screw hole

Cable slot

Power/transducer cable

X51 Pro quick release mounting bracket. Slots in the base allow routing

the cable from beneath the mount. Shown on swivel base.

These units use a quick release mounting bracket with a swivel base. When you run the cable through the hole, make sure you allow enough