Overview

The Garmin 010-12163-03 is a bail mount bracket with two knobs for surface mounting compatible GPSMAP 12x2 Touch and 7x12 Series chartplotters. It lets you tilt the display so charts stay readable at the helm when lighting and glare change throughout the day.

This mount is intended for the 12-inch touchscreen units in these GPSMAP families, and the chartplotter itself is not included. It is a practical choice for dash tops, electronics boxes, and overhead consoles when you want the unit above the surface instead of flush-mounted.

Key features

• Surface-mount bail bracket with side knobs for quick tilt adjustments without tools.
• Fits Garmin GPSMAP 12x2 Touch and 7x12 Series displays, including GPSMAP 1222 Plus, 1222 Touch, 1222xsv Plus, 1222xsv Touch, GPSMAP 7412, 7412xsv, and 7612-series models.
• Not compatible with non-touch GPSMAP 1222 or 1222xsv units that use keypad controls beside the screen.
• Supports more comfortable viewing from seated and standing helm positions by allowing fine angle changes.
• Works well as a replacement bracket or for adding a second mounting location at another station.

Compatibility and fit

This bail mount matches the GPSMAP 12-inch touchscreen housing used across the 12x2 Touch and 7x12 Series. Confirm your exact chartplotter model on the bezel and make sure it is the touchscreen style rather than the keypad style before ordering.

Leave clearance on both sides of the unit so the knobs can be loosened and tightened easily, and allow room behind the display for power and network cables to bend without being forced against the bulkhead.

Installation and setup

Mount the bracket on a flat, rigid surface at the helm. If you are fastening into thin fiberglass or a panel, a backing plate helps keep the mount stable when the boat is pounding, and sealing fastener holes helps prevent water intrusion into cored structures. Once the unit is seated in the bail, tighten the knobs to hold the angle you want, then re-check tightness after the first few trips as hardware beds in.

What’s included

• Bail mount bracket
• Two mounting knobs

On-board use

This style of mount is a good match for boats where the chartplotter needs to sit above the dash for better sightlines, or where the viewing angle needs to change often during offshore runs, fishing, and docking.