which ram mount should i get?

[jhill10]

im purchasing a hb 997 and am looking for a ram mount. i found out that the ram-d-111u is the preferred 1. but its over 100 dollars. i read some reviews that the ram-b-111u would work and so would the ram-b-107u. anybody have any of these? or know if they work?

[abarkley]

im purchasing a hb 997 and am looking for a ram mount. i found out that the ram-d-111u is the preferred 1. but its over 100 dollars. i read some reviews that the ram-b-111u would work and so would the ram-b-107u. anybody have any of these? or know if they work?

I've got an 898 and I have the 1.5 inch mount which does fine. I'm pretty sure the units are the same size, but I'm not sure about the same weight.

[M R Dux]

You just spent a ton on your unit and are looking to skimp on a mount that will secure the unit for its useful life? I know $$ is $$ but buy the 111 and don't look back. Great investment IMO. BTW, I found my 111 for about $65 by looking over tons of sites. Do a google search on RAM D 111U. You might save some $$.

[OkieDon]

You just spent a ton on your unit and are looking to skimp on a mount that will secure the unit for its useful life? I know $$ is $$ but buy the 111 and don't look back. Great investment IMO. BTW, I found my 111 for about $65 by looking over tons of sites. Do a google search on RAM D 111U. You might save some $$.

X2! When I bought my 1197, I looked for the best mount I could find. Even with the Ram-d-111u the unit still took a beating in windy weather on my 2072. I'd hate to think what would have happened to it if I'd went with a cheaper mount.

[keith dodd]

I have a 998 and use the 1.5" ball and it has worked fine and I have been insome rough water and it never moved..

[gone fission]

The 1.5" won't hold up my 997 with boat speed over 20 mph, just the wind will lay it down. Get the 2.25" diameter mount ...ore you'll wish ya did.

[Bronson]

These guys are all telling you the same thing I was. Spend a little more and it may save you a lot more. Even with the bigger mounts I find myself reaching over and tightening it down every 5-10 minutes when the water gets real rough. A smaller one is just asking for trouble.

[Reel Man]

The Only Way to House Your Electronics Solid stainless and aluminum, will hold anything you can put on it.

[jhill10]

thanks guys. im probly gona go with the biggest 1. just to be safe