290 AJ help needed

Hi,
I’m new to CS and this forum looks awesome.
I just lost my other boat to a huge marina fire in SE Michigan total loss for many.

I locked down a 290 AJ that has never been fished. Myself I’m going from a full tilt fishing boat now into a AJ.

I ordered the Atlantic tower radar arch.
Auto pilot- fishdinder -gps- radar.

Spring will be busy.

My question.
I’m looking for info and tips on how to mount and access behind the dash. Tips on reinforcing the back side for the arch mounting points. Any tips and tricks for a new to the sea ray family members.

Thanks in advance.

The factory arch mounting points are accessed through the cockpit speaker holes and access panels next to helm and lounger seats. I assume the access holes are there even if the boat does not have the arch but if not, zoom in on pics to see locations. On my factory 2000, the 4 bolts per arch foot pad were reinforced with large fender washers only, 2 of which had been cut to fit along a straight edge. Perhaps Atlantic can fab a backing plate to match the mounting pads? As for dash access, removing whatever electronics are currently installed to the left of the helm gives the best access but you have to work from there and the hatch below the helm.

Some reading for you:
http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/official-290-amberjack-thread.48123/

Best of luck and welcome to CSR!

What great pictures and info!
Thanks so much.
This forum is great looking forward to sharing the adventure with everyone.

Thanks everything is helpful