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I use the phone for music and for the mercury engine info but I've been just resting it on the "dash" which works okay but if I don't pay attention it overheats because it's just sitting in the sun. I was thinking of a basic suction mount similar to a car but that wouldn't solve the overheating problem, I almost need one with a little roof on it. What do others do?
 
I use a Grip n Go ,attach about half way down on the helm .
Grip_N_Go_car_phone_holder.jpg
 
I usually set my phone on the floor below the throttle or on the dash, covered with a white rag and have it setting on a zip lock sandwich bag filled with ice. It never overheats.
 
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I use the phone for music and for the mercury engine info but I've been just resting it on the "dash" which works okay but if I don't pay attention it overheats because it's just sitting in the sun. I was thinking of a basic suction mount similar to a car but that wouldn't solve the overheating problem, I almost need one with a little roof on it. What do others do?
I use this: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/boatmates--gps-cell-phone-caddy--P015_453_014_500?recordNum=4

The graphite gray is actually very nice looking and much better looking than the picture displays. It actually matches the carbon accents in my interior nicely. I has suction cup and is placed just to my right when I'm at the helm just below the throttle.
 
I use this: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/boatmates--gps-cell-phone-caddy--P015_453_014_500?recordNum=4

The graphite gray is actually very nice looking and much better looking than the picture displays. It actually matches the carbon accents in my interior nicely. I has suction cup and is placed just to my right when I'm at the helm just below the throttle.
Also, since it is placed low to the floor just on my right its out of the sun and overheating is not a problem. Can also easily reach the usb port with a cord, or usually use the bluetooth.
 
I use one of these
Car Mount Holder, Mpow Magnetic Cell Phone Holder 360° Rotatable Universal Sticky Mini Dashboard GPS Car Mount Phone Cradle for iPhone 7 7 Plus 6S/6 Plus, Galaxy S7/ S6/ S6 Edge/S5, Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B019XRWZOE?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

in my work vehicle and it's frigging incredible!! Phone has never fallen off, or even moved for that matter. Super easy to just grab and pull off to change song or answer phone. Just has a little flat disk stuck on my phone case.
 
I had the same problem. I found a small two suction cup holder from West Marine that I bought thinking it would fit on the side panel. It does not hold on the side panel because of the slight ribs on the panel. So I mounted it in the center of the helm under the steering wheel. It holds my wallet, cellphone and Ultra Legs remote control. It works but I’m still looking for another idea.
 
I put my cell phone in a beer "cozy" and keep it right on the helm.
 
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