Chart plotter on a Sib

[kaman]

Hi.
Just downloaded MX Mariner on my son's unused 7 inch Tesco Hudl tablet.
Works a treat as a marine chart plotter.
Cost around 10 quid for app and nautical map - absolute bargain!
Just scratching my head wondering how / where to mount it.
I have three ideas at present.
The favourite being mounting it in it's waterproof case down on the floor next to the petrol tank.
I was going to ratchet strap a home made wooden mount onto the tank so it can be easily disconnected.
See pic.
The black bracket in the pic is my fish finder mount.
Tablet would sit below it in its mount.
Wondering if anyone has come up with an ingenious method of mounting a similar set up before I put my idea into production?
Thanks in advance.

[The Bass Stalker]

I've made these. Tablet goes in map case in box with sliding perspex lid. Just bits I had knocking about. Map case keeps out moisture and perspex protects if hit. Lid slides open to touch screen to make way points etc. Only thing I might add is some sides to shade a bit to help see on bright days. Sits on seat in front of me. Can now put myself on mark x perfectly.

[Max...]

Away from the plotter I like what you did with the floor there.

[kaman]

Thanks for that Bassstalker.

Just wondering where you sit on the Sib relative to the tablet when fishing?
And also how do you affix tablet to the seat.

Max I posted the floor matting which cost under 20 quid on a previous thread.
Without a doubt one of the best mods you can make to a Sib.
Turns a cheese grater aluminium floor into a soft comfortable surface which you can kneel on and has much more grip.
See link below


http://www.rib.net/forum/f50/sib-alu...ing-60924.html

[The Bass Stalker]

The quicksilver sibs have 2 seats so I sit on back left corner and have it on the seat in front of me. The wooden box has the flat ply piece out the back which has the fish finder box on top of. The box then just has a bubgee around to hold to seat. Works a treat. Not sure where you'll put yours though. It has transformed my boating and I do love having the fish finder and plotter together as it creates a proper picture. You probably could even rig it to charge up from fish finder battery but it seems to last all day anyway.

[The Bass Stalker]

The matting does look good but must make washing down a pain? I had the deck covered in skate, roker last week. Can't imagine that on the rubber floor.

[kaman]

Cheers for that.
I am limited with where I can mount the plotter.
I have a shortlist of three ideas one favourite so will probably go with that at present.

With regards to the floor matting I use a large pole which clamps into the jockey wheel mount.
I place chocks at the wheels and with the boat secured to the trailer raise the bow of the Sib upwards.
Sib is probably at around 60 degrees.
I then hose it out.
Water and crud finds it's way out the plug
Been out six times thus far and floor is still as new.
No need to do anymore than run hose over it.
If it got really dirty it can be easily removed and washed thoroughly as it fits together like a jig saw.
I honestly can't see any flaws with it and I certainly wouldn't be without it now.

[Max...]

If you have a solid floor I would mount some SS eyes so you can tie down items to those - I use a Pelicase in mine (pics in link below) and you could mount to the lid of that?

http://www.rib.net/forum/f50/conside...tml#post615339

[kaman]

Hi Max
Like what you done with the peli case - unfortunately I have made a bow box / seat which now resides at the bow see pics.
My mate now sits at the bow when we are fishing - I sit at the stern.
It gives us more room to cast etc.
Got all sorts in the bow box including anchor and large 12 volt battery etc etc.
Im gonna mount plotter on the floor next to my fish finder I think.
I agreed with Bassstalker - good to have both gadgets side by side to help paint the full picture of the sea around you.
I'll have a look and see what materials I have lying around the garage and come up with sumthing cheap and cheerful.

[The Bass Stalker]

As your good at welding etc I don't see why you couldnt just have a post and plate each end about 18 inches long. Fuel tank could sit on plate to secure? On top plate have similar set up as me?

[kaman]

I was going pondering whether to make something from sheet metal.
What's has finally changed my mind not to is the fact that I have an unused tablet stand.
It securely holds the tablet in an adjustable cradle.
Going to use this I think with the tablet in a waterproof cover.
I will add Velcro to the rear of the waterproof cover and to the face of the stand to secure the tablet solidly.
I will make something to hold the stand and tablet securely and post pics of the finished item.

[kaman]

I was going pondering whether to make something from sheet metal.
What's has finally changed my mind not to is the fact that I have an unused tablet/digital picture frame stand.
It securely holds the tablet in an adjustable cradle.
Going to use this I think with the tablet in a waterproof bag/cover.
I will add Velcro to the rear of the waterproof cover and to the face of the stand to secure the tablet solidly.
I will make something to mount the stand and tablet to within the Sib.
Once complete i will post pics of the finished item.

[kaman]

Rigged up tablet / chart plotter earlier.
Used an e reader stand with adjustable cradle.

Put tablet in a waterproof case.
Case has industrial Velcro stuck to it as has face of the stand.
This secures tablet to the stand super securely!
Tablet can be viewed and used inside case through the clear plastic.
Small hole cut in the bottom of the plastic case to allow charger lead to be passed through,
Made base from old piece of wood and painted it.
Ratchet trap

[kaman]

Rigged up tablet / chart plotter earlier.

Used an e reader stand with adjustable cradle.

Put tablet in a waterproof case.

Case has industrial Velcro strip stuck to it as has face of the stand.

This secures tablet to the stand super securely!
Tablet can be viewed and used inside case through the clear plastic.

Stand rotates side to side180 degrees.

Tablet also tilts allowing good degree of movement to find good viewing position.

Small hole cut in the bottom of the plastic case to allow charger lead to be passed through,

Made base from old piece of wood and painted it.

Ratchet strap will secure to the petrol tank on the floor.

Cheap as chips to rig up this little chart plotter .

Will post pics when it is attached yo the sib.

[The Bass Stalker]

Looks good. Not sure I would have cut hole in case as it can be very damp out there. Mine lasts over 6 hrs even leaving screen on so would last ages if you turned off screen between marks, hence no charging needed. You might be able to fit in bag one of those charger widgets without cutting hole. Having a plotter is awesome

[The Bass Stalker]

Try leaving on at home on app full brightness and see how long it lasts?

[kaman]

According to manual 9.5 hrs on dimmest setting and 4 hrs on max which is very bright.
The hole is about 8mm at the bottom of the case..
It's a really tight fit to get charger plug through it so hopefully gravity and plug friction will keep brine out.
When not chainging I will stick a little piece of trusty duct tape over the hole.
I'll try and see how it goes.
Might order another cover just in case, it was only 7 squids lol.

[The Bass Stalker]

I've not needed to charge mine and I know the huddle is good for battery life. You'll know what's needed in time. You could always silicon in cable. Hope I get my first bass of the season tmrw.

[kaman]

Originally Posted by The Bass Stalker

I've not needed to charge mine and I know the huddle is good for battery life. You'll know what's needed in time. You could always silicon in cable. Hope I get my first bass of the season tmrw.

Good luck with the bass tomorrow.
Im shored up until 12th May due to work
I've got decent Duct tape I will cut a few pieces and stick them strategically over the plug cable and case to help keep the salt water out.
Should do hopefully.
I've got a massive 20 ah battery secured in a purpose made shelf in the home made bow locker.
Should run the fish finder / tablet for a few days

[kaman]

After a successful sea trialing of my set up as detailed earlier I concluded the only thing missing from my tablet / chart plotter was some sort of hood to shade the screen from bright sunshine and shelter it from salt water splashes.
I chopped up an old plastic container.
I sprayed it black and affixed it to the tablet stand.
Chopped up three pieces from the container which velcro onto the top and sides which can be moved depending on how much shade is required.
The whole set up sits on the sib floor ratcheted to the petrol tank.
Tried it today and it worked a treat.
Kept the mackerel poo off the screen as well.
The MX mariner android app is a cracking program.
I covered 20.45miles trawling and drifting for 7 hours.
I could see on the screen my snail trail from where I had been.
Going to put it to good use by going to fish a few wrecks next week.