If you're a new Humminbird 1197 or 1198 side imaging owner, then you probably feel the way I do about my Hbird 1197. I want to do whatever it takes to protect my investment! I mean, any fish finder that cost what a 1197 cost is worth spending a few extra bucks to protect. That's why I searched out a RAM mount for my Humminbird 1197 instead of mounting it directly to my console with the included bracket.