Flush mount plotter on Sylvan

[Wiread]

Hi, just got a new to us Sylvan 8522 cruise n fish. It's a 2017 and it has an older fish finder on it, but I am going to switch it out with my Garmin. It appears to have a place in the dash for a flush mount plotter/fish finder, but the plastic is very thin. My Garmin does have a flush mount kit, but I am wondering is there anything else I need.?

I'm almost inclined to use the bracket I used before just to mount it on the helm and use the swivel, though the flush mount is a nice clean look. Anyway, has anybody put on there? any mounting tips? I put picture on here for reference. It's the big empty square space in the middle

 

[dingbat]

I was going to flush mount my chart plotter but wasn’t thrilled that I couldn’t remove it when leaving the boat unattended.

Ended up yoke mounting it in the “glove box” with a lockable smoke glass door to keep honest people honest.

Out of site, out of mind.

 

[MRS]

I would use a ram mount cause you can adjust it to any angle you need it for sun glare or rain.

 

[Wiread]

I'm not too concerned with theft where we're at. people leave much nicer on much nicer boats right out in the open all summer long at our marina, but it's a good point. I did find myself moving it for glare on the other boat, so Maybe I'll just mount it to the rotating bracket and forget the flush mount.

Thanks!