Zero Off GPS Pucks

[ahopkins22LSV]

So while drying off the boat after our Sunday morning sets, I noticed that the starboard side puck was loose! I picked it up expecting to see a hole and a missing screw. Well, I was wrong. It is just held on with an adhesive backing. Is this normal? There is a threaded insert on the bottom of the puck to screw into. I am guessing that both adhesive and a screw would be best.

Assuming adding a screw is the best solution, anyone have any suggestions on accurately drilling the hole?

Edited April 20, 2015 by ahopkinsTXi

[skibumm]

My Puck is under the dash and held up with adhesive Velcro.

[Fman]

Are you referring to puck on top of bow gunnel or gps cruise mounted under drivers helm? My gps cruise under helm was screwed into mounting block. Current boat with zero off puck is mounted on top of bow gunnel, but I have no idea how it is mounted. Hopefully they screwed it down.

If it's on the top, I would see if it can come apart and you can mount it with screws and pre drill the hole from top side. Would seem almost impossible to do it under gunwale.

Edited April 20, 2015 by Fman

[ahopkins22LSV]

Mine are located on top. I may try some heavy duty Velcro prior to drilling, getting underneath on the drivers side may be a huge pain!

[Andrew63]

Had a look under mine & no screws, still holding fine.

Just think the chrome Malibu logos are just stuck on & subject to a whole lot more water turbulence.

Just replace the double sided tape. Even if it comes lose in a year or two, just replace again.

No need to drill another hole in the hull.

Placement is just to be aesthetically symmetrical