Garmin 796 vs 760

[FlyingVAce]

Dumb question : will a 760 fit in the same holder as the 796 I have and work? If not advise what mods I'll need to do. Don't like cabin clutter so I have avoided an ipad. 

[Vance Harral]

I don't own either unit, and I guess it depends on what "holder" you have.  But it seems unlikely you'd be able to re-use a 796 holder with a 760.  The two units have different physical dimensions (8.0x5.1x1.5" vs. 7.29x4.85x0.91”), and they use different power connectors.

[Marc_B]

I’ve had both. Different connections and different “footprint”. You’d need an appropriate base and connections for whatever unit you decide to use. 

[donkaye]

5 hours ago, FlyingVAce said:

Dumb question : will a 760 fit in the same holder as the 796 I have and work? If not advise what mods I'll need to do. Don't like cabin clutter so I have avoided an ipad. 

My advice; Sell the 796 and get the 760.  It's such a good unit!  The 796 was good, but the 760 is lighter and better in my opinion.  I've had mine for 3 years and use it on every flight.  I just got back from a cross country from Florida to California with a new student who purchased an Ovation.  The Ovation had a GNS 530.  I never opened a paper chart, although I had them all with me.  With airways included, it was easy to load them on the 760, then add them to the 530 without having to look at a chart.  Also, the Visual Approaches proved very useful.  It comes with a new cradle.  Surprisingly, Garmin cheaped out and didn't include a case.  You will need to buy one from Garmin.  The cover is light and much better than supplied with previous models.  It will require a GDL5X for weather and traffic.

[LANCECASPER]

7 hours ago, FlyingVAce said:

Dumb question : will a 760 fit in the same holder as the 796 I have and work? If not advise what mods I'll need to do. Don't like cabin clutter so I have avoided an ipad. 

If you mean the AirGizmos panel dock, which I think you do in looking at your panel (https://www.aircraft.com/aircraft/223079893/n335bb-1983-mooney-m20j-201), no it won’t.

You’ll need the one specifically made for the 760 and the power/data for that model. (https://www.airgizmos.com/760-Panel-Dock®_p_83.html)

I would install that with an angle adaptor which makes it easier to see from the pilot’s seat (https://www.airgizmos.com/625-x-8-inch-Angle-Adapter_p_13.html)

You have a very special Mooney that belonged to @Bennett