Mounting Removable Accessories For Your Boat
March 09, 2023 3 min read
One of the best things about a boat is its versatility. Whether it’s a day at the local sandbar, a sunset cruise with friends, a dive at a nearby reef, or a serious fishing trip, a great boat can do it all. Unfortunately, while your boat may be capable of providing a lot of different adventures, you may have found that it only does some of them really well. But what if you could change that?
Often, what makes a boat good at what it does has less to do with the boat’s intrinsic design, and more to do with accessories.
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Versatility on the Water
Fishing boats have rod holders, tackle storage and mounts for critical components like outriggers and bait stations. For a sunset cruise or a trip to the sandbar, you need plenty of cup holders, tables and maybe even a mount for the grill. For that dive trip, having storage for tanks, spear guns, and dive equipment is critical to maximize space.
If you use your boat for multiple purposes, there are some ingenious mounts that allow you to quickly transform your boat with ease.
A quick snap, turn or pull, and you can turn that rod holder into cup holders or change out your bait-cutting station with a grill. In seconds, you’ve turned your fishing boat into a sandbar entertainment center without drilling a single hole. There are a wide variety of mounts that offer this kind of flexibility:
Four Types of Mounts to Consider
When it comes to optimizing your boat's functionality, choosing the right mounts can make all the difference. Whether you're looking to enhance your fishing setup, streamline your entertainment system, or simply organize your gear, considering various mount options is key.
In this guide, we'll explore four types of mounts that cater to different needs, providing insights into their uses and benefits.
SeaSucker Vacuum Mounts
These clever mounts are probably the simplest to install and the most versatile as long as you have a smooth surface available. The mount itself has a powerful suction cup that is pumped with your thumb to create an incredibly strong bond.
You can attach anything to them, from bait tables to rod holders, scuba tank brackets to storage compartments.
Press a few times on the pump and you are back in business. Rated to pull from 160 - 210 pounds, these are serious mounts!
V-Lock Mounts
These low-profile mounts are bolted or screwed on, and offer incredible flexibility for more permanent applications.
The mount, as its name indicates, is “V” shaped and comes in both marine-grade aluminum and King Starboard. Measuring slightly over three inches, it is unobtrusive and easy to find room for.
Accessories can be mounted to simple inserts which slip into the mount and then lock in with a spring-loaded pull pin. If you have high demand areas of your boat for various accessories, these are a great option.
Rod Holder Mounts
If you own a fishing boat, you probably have rod holders already mounted on the gunnels or railing.
The Magma Levelock rod holder mount can transform those rod holders into just about anything you need.
Which is designed to slide into the rod holder and lock into place, these allow you to mount bait stations, tables, cup holders or even cocktail stations on your boat which can be easily removed and then stored away.
Folding Brackets
If you are entertaining guests on your boat, you recognize the need for flat surfaces. Unfortunately, they take up a lot of space when not in use.
Installing folding brackets allows you to fold away the table while you are underway, and snap it back into place when you need it.
With these clever mounting options, you can start looking at your boat a little differently. It’s not a fishing boat — it’s a do-everything-well versatility boat.
