Ken (or anyone else),

What did you get to attach your gps to the thwart or bottom of canoe.

I have found nothing that is more rock-solid or easy to use (swivel adjustments for viewing and for swinging out of the way during portages) as a RAM mount, clamped to the thwart in front of me. Yes, there are some less bulky solutions, but I have found none more dependable.






On the canoe on the right in the above photo, you might be able to make out the RAM components I use for my Garmin 62st. You can do all of the same, but with a cradle that matches your particular model gps.

RAM Cradle Holder for the Garmin 62st RAM-HOL-GA41U:







RAM 2.43" x 1.31" Diamond Base with 1" Ball RAM-B-238U (mounted to the back of the cradle):







RAM Double Socket Arm for 1" Ball Bases RAM-B-201U







RAM Yoke Clamp Base with 1" Rubber Ball RAM-Mount RAM-B-121BU

Ram bike mount works well for me! Lots of diferent configurations are possible as schweady mentioned.


butthead

Giuseppe the same setup as Schwedy except for the gps cradle. Mine fits my Lowrsnce Ifinder.

Another one that is happy with my RAM bike mount.
Here it is with my mount that I made for my Vexllar.

I have the same Ram Mount as Schweady and love it. Highly recommended. It offers more flexibility than the handlebar mount.

I have the bike mount for my Garmin. Love it!

I have my Garmin in a small dry bag with a window to it and it is clipped to a carabiner around a thwart.

quote Corsair: "I have the bike mount for my Garmin. Love it!"

+1

quote schweady: "I have found nothing that is more rock-solid or easy to use (swivel adjustments for viewing and for swinging out of the way during portages) as a RAM mount, clamped to the thwart in front of me. Yes, there are some less bulky solutions, but I have found none more dependable.






On the canoe on the right in the above photo, you might be able to make out the RAM components I use for my Garmin 62st. You can do all of the same, but with a cradle that matches your particular model GPS.

Thanks for this post with the part numbers. It made it easy to order. I also included the large camera ball so it will double as a camera mount and allow video while paddling.

Pipe clamp attached to a piece of 3"w 6"H plywood. Then attach velcro to gps and mount

I have a little cover for my eTrex that allows it to clip onto a strap (e.g. chest strap on a pack). I put a velcro strap around my thigh and strap it to that for easy viewing while paddling. At a portage I will stick it in my pocket and let the strap fall down to my ankle. It's pretty low tech, but effective for me.

quote scottv11: "Thanks for this post with the part numbers. It made it easy to order. I also included the large camera ball so it will double as a camera mount and allow video while paddling."

Nice to know that my OCD attention to details can sometimes be of help. :)