Overview

The Garmin 010-11654-04 is a portable friction mount kit with an integrated speaker for compatible Montana handheld GPS units, giving you a stable place to set the device on a dash or flat console without committing to a permanent bracket. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

On a boat, this style of mount is most useful when you want your Montana up at the helm for a short run, as a backup navigator, or when moving the unit between truck and vessel. The built-in speaker helps voice prompts cut through normal engine and wind noise when the GPS is tucked low on a console. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

The kit includes a powered cradle with the speaker, a portable friction base, and a vehicle power cable that plugs into the cradle so the handheld can stay powered while it is mounted. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Key features

• Portable friction base that sits on a dash or flat surface for quick placement without drilling. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Powered cradle with an integrated speaker for audible navigation prompts. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Vehicle power cable connects to the cradle to keep the handheld powered while mounted. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Fits Montana 600, 600t, 610, 610t, 650, 650t, 680, 680t, Monterra, and GPSMAP 276Cx. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Not compatible with Montana 700/710/750/760 series. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

What’s included

• Powered cradle with built-in speaker
• Portable friction mount
• Vehicle power cable

Compatibility and fit

This mount kit is built around the cradle style used by the Montana 600 series and related models, so device fit comes down to whether your handheld matches that cradle interface. It also fits Garmin Monterra and GPSMAP 276Cx. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

If you are running a Montana 700 series unit, this kit will not seat correctly, even though the product family name is similar. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Installation and setup

Place the friction base on a clean, flat area where it can sit level and where the device will not interfere with throttles, wheel movement, or sightlines. Because it is a set-down mount, it works best in protected locations such as a pilothouse dash, inside console, or a calm-water helm station. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Power is fed through the cradle connection, so route the power cable so it does not snag during steering or when the unit is removed. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Use on board

This kit is a good match for boaters who already use a Garmin Montana as a backup navigator, a tender GPS, or a carry-on device that moves between vehicles and the boat. It is also handy when you want spoken prompts in a cabin or wheelhouse without relying on the handheld’s internal speaker volume alone. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

For open cockpits, treat it like any portable accessory: keep it out of direct spray, remove it before washdowns, and stow it when running in rough water where a set-down mount could shift.

Maintenance and care

Wipe the base and the mounting surface clean so the friction material can grip properly. If the mount picks up sunscreen, dust, or oily residue, clean it with mild soap and fresh water, let it dry fully, and avoid solvents that can soften plastics.