70 mm M4×0.7

screw (×4)

Nut plate (×4)

60 mm M3×0.5

screw (×4)

Mounting surface

Rubber gasket(4 pieces)

Flush-mounting a GPSMAP 6000 or 7000 Series Chartplotter

13.Repeat steps 11–12 for each nut plate on the remaining three corners of the mounting surface.

14.Install the rubber gasket on the back of the chartplotter. The top and bottom sections line up with the holes.

15.If you will not have access to the back of the chartplotter after you mount it, connect all necessary cables to the chartplotter before placing it into the cutout.

16.Place the chartplotter into the cutout.

17.Secure the chartplotter to the mounting surface using the included 70 mm M4 × 0.7 screws and 7 mm black nylon washers.

NOTE: To prevent corrosion of the metal contacts, cover unused connectors (page 17) with the attached weather caps.

18.Install the mounting covers by snapping them into place.

Mounting covers (×2)

Mounting the GPS 17x Antenna

You can surface mount the GPS 17x antenna, attach it to a standard 1 in. OD pipe-threaded-pole marine mount (14 threads-per-inch—not included), or install the antenna under fiberglass.

Select a suitable location for the GPS 17x antenna on your boat. To ensure the best reception, mount the GPS 17x antenna in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions.

Avoid mounting the GPS 17x antenna where it is shaded by the superstructure of the boat, a radome antenna, or a mast.

On a sailboat, avoid mounting the GPS 17x antenna high on the mast to prevent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling.

The GPS 17x antenna provides more-stable readings when located nearer to water level.

Mount the GPS 17x antenna at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from (preferably above) the path of any radar beam or a VHF radio antenna.

Temporarily secure the antenna in the preferred mounting location and test it for correct operation. If you experience interference with other electronics, try a different location. After you verify correct operation, permanently mount the antenna.

Tools required (not included):

Drill and drill bits

Screwdrivers

Marine sealant (optional)

4

Better

Best

 

Good

EMI

EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)

from engine components

Above - best

 

Below - OK

3 ft.

(1 m)

Radar

VHF Radio Antenna

GPS 17x Placement Considerations

GPSMAP 6000/7000 Series Installation Instructions