Garmin 4212 on '01 263 Chase

[Grouper Duper]

Some said it would never fit, but I had a flush-mount panel made for my '01 263 Chase and mounted a Garmin 4212. I kept the original Furuno 1650DF on the panel as a backup chartplotter/sonar as well. I'm thrilled with the result, and feel that it real modernized our boat!

 

[duconce]

That looks great, I did the same with a 4210 and 4208 on my 265 express, bought a piece of 3/8 abs and cut it out, pretty well pleased with the Garmin units. Use the 4208 just for sonar.

 

[ksgoldman]

You will love the 4212 - it's a great unit. I had a smaller 500 series Garmin on my last boat. Although I liked it, I'm over 50 and couldn't read it without glasses. The display in the 4212 is terrific. I also have it tied into my engines so I get real time fuel economy, fuel level, engine information (actual temp and oil pressure), etc. I have XM weather which I really love and also have an 18" HD radar unit. I think that Garmin has the best user interface of all the manufacturers and have had great customer service (with questions or issues).

You did a great job on the installation.

Enjoy!

 

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Great install. I also have a set of 4212's and LOVE them, you will be VERY happy.