Gemini Marine Products sliding side mount support a rigid solar panel

Split and sliding side mounts

Extend your possibilitites

Our stand-offs stand out

Our unique stand-off type mounts either slide over the end of tubing or clamp on by opening the hinged jaw. Originally designed for mounting solar panels, these mounts dramatically increase the possibilities for updating and adding all kinds of attachments to dodgers, biminis, davits and rails. 

Gemini Marine Products split jaw mounts
Gemini Marine Products sliding side mounts

Slide mounts with an extensive range of uses, including:

  • Adding tensioning and support struts
  • Adding spreader bars
  • Attaching solar panels on your bimini top – this hardware is great for DIY solar additions
  • Attaching antennae, awnings and foldaways for cutting boards and electronics pads
  • Adding grab rails on dodgers, stanchions
  • Fixing binnacle or aft rail lines

Crafted from 316 marine grade stainless steel, our hinged and sliding offset mounts are available for use with 7/8”, 1” and 1¼” tubing.

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No disassembly required with our hinged slide mount.

Unlike sliding side mounts, which must slip over the end of a tube, split jaw mounts can attach anywhere, including on frame bends, without disconnecting frame structures. This makes additions, installations, removal for storage and upgrades a breeze – even midseason.

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A sleek rooftop board rack made by our European distributor Freya Frames
using Gemini Marine Products split mounts that clamp on to the existing grab rails.

Want something sleeker? Try our sliding side mounts.

Our sliding side mounts are less obtrusive than our split mounts (and a little easier on the pocketbook). Great for new builds or removable installations.

Sliding side mount and associated hardware.

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You can also buy from any of our distributors if you prefer.

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Tube supports for solar pannels

Rated 5.0 out of 5
August 11, 2022

Great no problem parts are high quality

Stuart l.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

Thank you! We knew you’d like them.

Solar panel mount

Rated 5.0 out of 5
April 16, 2022

Outstanding product. We mounted our solar panels to Bimini frame and also created strapless Bimini and dodger. This is our second order and we are extremely pleased with the products and service

Patricia H.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

It was lovely to see your name come up again – we’re so glad these mounts did the trick.

Exactly what I needed

Rated 5.0 out of 5
January 27, 2022

Little on expensive side

George B.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

We’re so glad they work for you, and thank you for letting others know. We really appreciate it.

Overall Good

Rated 4.0 out of 5
December 9, 2021

Excellent product, a little pricey but they have it. Only downside was the import duty and taxes are not done at checkout so be prepared to pay for this.

Troy S.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

We’re so glad you are happy with your mounts – we love photos if you care to show us how you used them. All the best and happy sailing.

Side rail mount

Rated 5.0 out of 5
July 26, 2021

This worked perfect for attaching to our rail. We attached a stainless steel flag pole to it.

Great product.

Mark R.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

We’re so glad we could help. All the best.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
January 26, 2021

used the fittings to install a storage box between my dinghy davits – all the fittings worked perfectly – I did drill out the set screws and installed bolts to prevent failure

Robert A.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

Hello there Mr A, So glad to hear these worked out for you. Thanks also for the tip on a new use for our hinges – we’re always super happy to share all the ways our hardware can help on board. All the best for now and happy sailing.

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