Marine mounting is a different challenge than vehicle or home mounting. Salt water corrodes bare metal, constant vibration loosens cheap hardware, and suction cups simply do not work in a marine environment. The guides below cover phones, tablets, fish finders, GPS units, antennas, transducers, kayak track systems, and Scotty system accessories organized by device type and use case.
Marine mounting rule of thumb: Avoid suction cups and bare metal hardware on any boat exposed to salt water. Use marine-grade powder-coated or stainless steel mounts, bolt or clamp to fixed surfaces, and always use a safety tether on expensive electronics.
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START HERE The general guide covering marine electronics mounting — metal vs. plastic, flat surface mounts, gimbal brackets, and what to avoid on saltwater boats. |
Phone and Tablet Mounts
| Guide | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Phone Mounts for Boats | Flat surface, rail clamp, and helm mounts — what works and what to avoid on the water |
| Apple iPad Marine Mount Options | Helm, flat surface, and clamp mounts for all iPad models including iPad Pro |
Fish Finder and GPS Mounts
| Guide | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Garmin Striker 4 and Striker 4cv Mounts | Stock mount, RAM flat surface, and flush mount options for the Striker 4 series |
| Raymarine Dragonfly 4 and 5 Mounts | Flat surface, RAM clamp, and removable mount options for the Dragonfly series |
| Transducer Mounts | Clamp, transom, and kayak transducer mount options for Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird |
RAM Mounts for Marine Use
| Guide | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| How to Assemble a RAM Mount | Complete guide to building a RAM system — bases, arms, cradles, and marine-grade components |
| RAM X-Grip Cradles Overview | X-Grip cradle sizes, compatibility, and how to pair them with marine bases and rail clamps |
Antenna and Radio Mounts
| Guide | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Marine Radio Antenna Mounts | VHF antenna mounts — flat surface, rail, and RAM options for 1-14 thread antennas |
| Installing Sirius XM Radio on a Boat | Marine antenna, AMPS dock mount, and power options for boat Sirius XM installs |
Kayak and Scotty System Guides
| Guide | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Mastering the Scotty Mounting System | How Scotty posts, bases, and locking systems work — complete system overview |
| Kayak Track Mount Systems | YakAttack vs Scotty track systems for rod holders, transducers, and electronics |