Split and sliding side mounts
Expand your possibilities
Our stand-offs stand out
Our unique stand-offs, both split and slide mounts, either slip 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.
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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*REMEMBER: If you are using our 1 1/4″ mounts to connect to smaller tubing (using either 7/8″ or 1″ eye ends), you will need to drill out the hole in the top of the smaller eye ends to fit the heavy duty bolts in the top of the larger mounts. Please phone us with questions.
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.
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.
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Excellent: I DID buy from you again (and again)
I have purchased several Gemini stainless steel mounts, end caps, etc. to fasten a 365 watt solar panel to the davits on my sailboat. The design and versatility of the Gemini items made it possible to build a fantastic custom solar panel mount and save at least one large Boat Buck compared to the cost of a factory mount. Everything I purchased from Gemini was top notch quality, and I appreciated being able to talk with a human and the expeditious shipping! Cool stuff, great quality and customer service!
Response from Gemini Marine Products
Thank you for the kind words – we do work hard to make sure people get what they need when they need it.
The hinged strapless Bimini kit works well.
Installation was easy. Absolutely recommend the hinged mount over the slip-on. Be sure to center the tube joint when folded before tightening and setting the Bimini back up. Double check measurements. Save lengths of marked tape just in case you discover measured incorrectly. If you do make a minor mistake, or if the tube does not make canvas tight enough, no biggie. Simply loosen the mounts and lower horizontal tube until the canvas is made tight. That is what I did.
Response from Gemini Marine Products
That’s exactly what we would recommend! We’re so glad you’re pleased with your new bimini.
Old world craftsmanship is still accessible.
I’ll be buying more, thanks!
Response from Gemini Marine Products
We’re ready anytime you are.
Fast Shipping, excellent product
just what I needed to attach my solar panels to my arch. these are robust and the standoff and bolt arre very substantial and solid.
Response from Gemini Marine Products
We’re so glad they are working for you. Those hex bolts are handy. Thank you for taking the time to let others know.
Great company!
Product quality is perfect
Response from Gemini Marine Products
We’re so glad you found us!
Tube supports for solar pannels
Great no problem parts are high quality
Response from Gemini Marine Products
Thank you! We knew you’d like them.
