Gemini Marine Products sliding side mount support a rigid solar panel

Split and sliding side mounts


Expand your possibilities

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 unique split jaw side mount
Gemini Marine Products unique slide mount

Slide mounts with an extensive range of uses


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

  • 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

It’s almost easier to say what you can’t do with our mounts…

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Hinged slide mount


No disassembly required

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.

Surf board frame on a power boat
CAD drawing of roof mount with Gemini Marine Products
Gemini offset mounts make a board frame on bot roof
Gemini Marie Products creates a board rack on a power boat 3
A sleek rooftop board rack made by our European distributor Freya Frames. Gemini Marine Products split mounts clamp on to the existing grab rails.

Sliding side mounts


A little sleeker

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.

Hinged jaw slide mount fixed over canvas.

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Very happy with purchase

December 31, 2020

the mounts look great on the arch of our sailboat, holding my solar panels! Easy to set in place. Will buy again when time comes for more panels.

Marc

Marc H.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

Thank you so much for the feedback – we’re so glad they worked for you, and we look forward to serving you again.

High quality and shipped very quickly.

November 13, 2020

I’d prefer a product that doesn’t exist yet: curved, fixed length grab rails with swiveled, hinged clamps that don’t require committing to drilled holes in my dodger frame, like studded grab rails do. Gemini should make this!

But these side rail mounts seem like they will work well instead, and price and shipping were better than Sailrite. The stainless casting and finish is perfect quality. I was worried they would not slide over curved tubing, but there is just enough clearance to do so with no problem.

Adam S.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

We’re so pleased they did the job for you. Great idea for grabs, too.

Great Service from Gemini

August 13, 2020

Great service from Gemini from my on-line order placed from Australia. Parts were shipped quickly and lots of feedback from them as to what was happening. DHL air freight let them down with their service though as the 4 -5 days transit turned into 2 weeks as the parts went on a worldwide tour (no reflection on Gemini, they were as frustrated as I was). Very happy with the mounts and will have them and my new solar panels on the yacht in the next week or so.

Peter W.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

Aw thanks Mr W for the kind words and being understanding about the shipping problems we faced. You bet we were frustrated for you! We’re so happy the mounts will work for you. Happy sailing.

Nice product

July 22, 2020

It is a good product and fit correctly on the rail. However check the screw threads one did not seat completely but that was a small problem.

Gary K.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

Thanks for the kind words and the feedback – we will do as you suggest.

Great Quality

June 17, 2020

I have not used at this time for the original intended purpose. I will keep the clamps for future use.

Kirk M.

Response from Gemini Marine Products

Thank you! Do let us know when you use them – we love pictures. All the best.

Good service

September 18, 2019

No problems delivery was on time, product was in good condition.

Jeffrey M.
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