Mounting the GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotter

You can mount the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotters using one of two methods. You can use the included bracket to bail mount the chartplotter, or you can use the included template and hardware to flush mount the chartplotter.

Mount the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter in a location that provides a clear, glare-free view of the display and easy operation of the controls or touch screen.

Note: You cannot bail mount the GPSMAP 7015/7215 chartplotters. Because of the larger size of these devices, you must flush mount a GPSMAP 7015 or a GPSMAP 7215 chartplotter.

Bail Mounting the GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotter

Use the included bracket to bail mount a GPSMAP 6008, 6208, 6012, 6212, 7012, or a GPSMAP 7212 chartplotter.

Tools required (not included):

•Drill and drill bits

•Pencil

•Mounting hardware (screws or nuts, washers, and bolts)

Note: The bail-mounting hardware (screws or nuts, washers, and bolts) is not included. The holes on the bail mount are 5/16 in. (7.9 mm) in diameter. Choose mounting hardware that fits the holes in the bail mount and securely attaches it to your specific mounting surface. The size of the drill bit required depends on the mounting hardware you use.

To install the bail-mount bracket:

Note: You cannot bail mount the GPSMAP 7015/7215 chartplotters. Because of the larger size of these devices, you must flush mount a GPSMAP 7015 or a GPSMAP 7215 chartplotter.

1.Using the bail mount as a template, mark the location of the four mounting holes. Be sure to leave at least 5 in. (12.7 cm) of clearance behind the 6000/7000 series chartplotter for the wiring.

NOTE: To avoid interference, mount GPSMAP 6008/6208 chartplotters 15 in. (38.1 cm), GPSMAP 6012/6212 chartplotters 16 in. (40.6 cm), and GPSMAP 7012/7212 chartplotters 25 in. (63.5 cm) from a magnetic compass.

2.Using an appropriately-sized drill bit, drill the pilot holes for your mounting hardware.

3.Secure the bail mount to the surface with screws and washers.

To install the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter on the bail-mount bracket:

1.Loosely attach the mounting knobs to the GPSMAP 6000/7000 series chartplotter.

2.Slide the chartplotter onto the bail mount, and tighten the mounting knobs.

Mounting knob

Bail-mount bracket

Installing a GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Chartplotter on the Bail-mount Bracket

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GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions