1997 400DA in dash GPS install

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1997 400 Sundancer, original electronics package with Garmin upgrade
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Twin Cat 3116 diesels
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Has anyone tried to install a Garmin 12 inch gps-map 1243xsv in the in-dash spot where the original Ray-marine tube radar unit was mounted ? (1997 DA 400 )
My quick measurement (during winter ) showed a 12 1/2in potentially available width and Garmin says 12.1 in (without cover I believe.)Just checking prior to ordering the unit
 
I've seen it done. I plan to install a 12" Garmin in that very spot once I save up enough beer cans for the radar to go along with it.

While I wait I decided to put two 7" units in the middle of the dash. A nice stepping stone to a full Garmin setup.

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I have an older Garmin plotter in that spot, should be of similar size from what I have seen.
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I dropped at garmin 8610 in the place of a raymarine R41. Fit pretty well. I had a couple inches top/bottom and maybe 1/2 inch Left/Right. You might have a pretty close fit.
 

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