Ram Mount or Johnny Ray on Console?

[Otts]

What do most people use now a days to mount their graph on their console, the Johnny Ray or Ram Mount? Why do you prefer one over the other? I am leaning towards the Ram Mount right now.

Thanks,
Otts

[Shawn]

Have both on my boat. Johnny Ray on the dash and Ram on the side panel by the steering wheel. I like the Ram a little better because it adjust to many more positions and takes up less mounting space...

>What do most people use now a days to mount their graph on
>their console, the Johnny Ray or Ram Mount? Why do you
>prefer one over the other? I am leaning towards the Ram
>Mount right now.
>
>Thanks,
>Otts

[JAW]

I found one called the PRO MOUNT at Gander Mountain. It is Johnny Ray style but it looks more modern, comes with the spacer to run the wires out from underneath it, and the stainless hardware. It was also cheaper than the Johnny Ray mounts $13.00 I believe. So far I like them, give them a look before you install.

[Jim Carroll]

I like RAM Mounts for their adjustability, durability, and shock absorbing characteristics. Great products. Best prices at Walleyes Inc. Jim Carroll #588

[FJH1]

I agree - RAM mounts.

Best Regards,

FJH

[Ole]

I have the Johnny Ray and it works just fine.

Ole

[King Possum]

I have both on my boat and go with the Ram. The Ram is a better set-up.

[Ole]

What is the difference?

[Reels]

I have both. I never would have believed it, but I actually like the RAM better. More adjustments.

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[scooter]

I like the ram mount, but also run whats called a ultra mount similar to a johnny ray as far as being low profile. but mounts much more secure and is adjustable 360 deg.horizontal and about 180 deg. verticle also soaks up alot of the shock of hitting those waves.I run a lms 350 so it handles the larger units no problem.The ram is alright and has given me no greef except when the wave pounding is bad and running hard.I have that mounted on the bow and do like its flexability and its ease of opperation.I do think that I would probably go all ram next time only because of the many options and sizes they offer.

scooter

[REW]

The Johnny ray work fine.
The ultra mounts work very well and are used by many pros, because of their durabality, and the ability to resist pounding.

The rams have the advantages of more adjustability.

If you do select the ram mount, just make sure that you select the appropriate size ball for the depth finder or gps being mounted.

If you are using one of the small units, the small ball is just fine.
However, if you are mounting one of the larger depth finders, be sure to use the large ball. The large ball, allows for a greater mounting force, and the large ball will better hold a heavier weight in the big pounding waves.

Take care
REW


p.s.
I have used both the small and large johnny rays, and I have one of each on the boat. A small johnny ray for the bow, for the smaller depth finder, and a large - heavy duty johnny ray for the large depth finder that I have on the console.

I also have ram mounts for my gps units. I do know that in heavy pounding waves, because these are the small ram mounts, I have to take the gps units off, because the small ram mounts won't hold in the heavy pounding on the bow.

[Fishnmagician]

Otts, it depends on what graph you've got. With a smaller graph you can get by with a johnny ray. Ram mounts have good mobility, and can take the pounding much better. I've used both, and they both work well. My opinion is Ram is a superior product.

[Bradnd]

I had both on my previous boat. My new boat has the johnny rays'. I like the lower profile & with just a push of a button, you can take the graph off. I had a smaller graph on the smaller ram mount and was constantly tightening up the knob to keep the graph from leaning or lowering.
Both are great units.

Take care,

Brad

[eye4aneye]

Those RAM mounts really are great. I love em. How they can sell for 30 clams, though is beyond me. I guess the same "build a better mousetrap" philosophy that makes a plastic Offshore planer board worth 23 bucks (without usable releases!). Oh well, if I had only thought of it...

On the other hand, those new RAM rodholders are a good value.

[eyeman_1]

I have had both and now believe that the Ram is the only way to go! I say this not because I had my Johnny Ray let go of my LMS350 several times on a trip to Erie last year. The unit came out of the base and bounced off my counsel and scratched the heck out of the unit and my dash. I also had my new X15 right next to it on a Ram and it never moved. I have now swapped out the JR for Rams on all my electronics! They don't let go!

[Al]

I've owned both, and Ram is much, much better. More positionability, much more durable, and holds much much better in rough water.

[cbohn]

if you want to have to stop all the time and put the jr back into the base when you are in rough water then do that but if you want something that you do not have to touch then go with the Ram. the ram is by far more superior than the Jonny Ray and it is alot more flexible to different positions.

[King Possum]

Ole,
Read below and it pretty much sums up my reasoning on why I think the Ram is a superior product. Another thing that was not mentioned is the fact that on my boat I like the ability to access the power and transducer cord quicker and easier when I am removing them than the JS. I have big hands and it is alot easier to tilt the unit forward on the ram and remove it.
KP

[Eyecon]

I use both depending on the application. I feel that the Ram mount is stonger and absorbs shock and impact much better than the Johnny Ray and is my first choice when the application applies. Don't use the Johnny Ray on the bow, you will lose your electronics. I've had them pop off when traveling in rough water and even break. They do however work better when mounting electronics in an electronics locker or other small places. Like I said, I use both and they both have there applications.