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Tilt the screen at both ends.
Scotty 163 Ball Mount
Black · 1.5-inch ball system
Buyer feedback ↓The Scotty 163 combines a sounder plate, double-ended ball arm and deck base. It is aimed at larger fish-finder displays with a matching bracket pattern.
- 6.5 inInstalled heightManufacturer’s upright mount height≈ 1.9 bank-card lengths
- 2.25 × 2.25 inL × WSquare deck mounting base≈ 0.67 bank-card lengths per side
- 1.5 inBall diameterScotty ball system≈ 1.8 nickel diameters
Amazon US · Black · 1.5-inch ball system · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
Choose the 163 for a screen that needs tilt as well as rotation. Ball joints above and below the arm offer more placement freedom than a simple post plate. The deck base is part of the assembly.
Pick a post mount if you mainly want quick lift-off from an existing Scotty socket. This is a different mounting system, and its deck base needs a supported installation. Check the display bracket’s holes before assuming it fits.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Plan space for the assembled screen.
Check paddle clearance and access to the display controls with the bracket fitted. The illustrated screen is an example, not part of the mount package.
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Owners report that the mount holds their displays in place on the road and water, and one praises its easy mounting and adjustment. Installation experiences include some friction: that buyer received no mounting hardware, while another encountered initial looseness and reports that tightening the ball-retaining fasteners resolved it.
What buyers like
- quality49
- ease of use18
- Value for money18
- adjustability13
- compatibility11
Mixed feedback
- stability21
- fit17
Common concerns
- mounting hardware7
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
Amazon US · Checked . Ratings may include other colors and sizes.
View source ↗03 / SOURCES
What the sources say.
Scotty uses ball joints at both ends and a broad top plate. The manufacturer provides a square base footprint and an upright mount height for installation planning.
This is the black 163 mount assembly. The display in the installation photo is not included.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDEScotty 163 Ball Mount163 |  ALTERNATIVEScotty 367 Fish Finder MountExact selected model | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $43.97 | $28.37 |
| Best for | Tilting a larger display on a fixed base | A larger display on a Scotty post base |
| System | Scotty double ball arm and sounder plate | Wide multi-pattern plate |
| Installation | Bolt the base to a supported deck | Bolt the display bracket to the plate |
| Consider | Different interface from a Scotty post socket | Confirm bracket hole spacing; base is separate |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ |
About these everyday comparisons
Approximate comparisons to familiar objects: a bank card’s 3.37-inch long edge, a Letter sheet’s 11-inch long edge, or a US nickel’s 21.21 mm diameter / 5 g weight. Water comparisons exclude the container’s weight. Capacity comparisons describe volume, not exterior size or how food fits. Reference pictures identify the object; use the labeled ratio for the comparison.
05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Scotty 163 Ball Mount · Black · 1.5-inch ball system · Amazon US
The chart legend identifies Amazon and new-offer prices when available. New offers can include marketplace sellers. Coupons, shipping and size/color selections can change the final price. Blank periods are missing observations, not a zero price.
06 / RELATED FINDS
A useful extra.
For the way you plan to use it.
Move the ball system to a track
Scotty 168 Track Ball
Scotty’s 168 is a track-mounted ball for its matching ball-mount system.