Cell Phone Holder

[BatDaddy1887]

So I'm looking to hang a cell phone holder or pocket on the console near the 12v charging socket. What have you guys done or do you have any ideas?

 

[MinUph]

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I just set mine on the dash behind the wheel. But I do like the car mounts and that could be used on the boat. The ones made for your phone will charge when the phone is in it and you could run power to it all the time. I see your cup holder but that's probably in use all ready.

 

[bruceb58]

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Cell Phone / GPS Caddy : Attwood Marine

 

[MH Hawker]

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I made a shelf out of the PVC trim board stuff with SS screws to hold it together the lower part holds my flair gun kit and binoculars and sunscreen and so on and the top is for drinks my cell and other things i want to keep at hand.

 

[OK Toon]

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Since we have a windshield on our boat, I use one of these generic phone holders. It swivels so I can turn it horizontal and run a Navionics app. Then I just plug the phone into the 12v plug on the helm to keep it charged. I think it would still work to attach it just to the helm since you don't have a windshield.

 

[BatDaddy1887]

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Yeah! I'm liking all the suggestions! Now, if I could only choose one..........thanks all.

 

[old jim]

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I use an old fanny pack, walet, cell phone, keys for boat and truck, ect. Just hang it on steering colum.
Regards, old jim

 

[Hammer Dog]

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I have used ram mounts on my bike for years and been very happy. The aqua box looks like a nice option for the boat.
RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.

 

[BatDaddy1887]

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Hammer Dog....which Ram mount do you use.....how does it hold up to all the bouncing, heat, water, etc?

 

[Scott Danforth]

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I have used velcro. the loops on the back of the phone, the hooks on the dash. looked tacky, however it worked.

I have also used the windshield suction cup mounts, however have had them come loose when hitting chop.

current boat, I stuff the phone between the throttle binnacle and the gunwale padding or in the drink holder.

 

[BatDaddy1887]

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.....what I really want is what Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise used to hold their phasers to their sides....!!! Comes right off when you grab it yet stays tight while wrestling lizard aliens...

 

[Hammer Dog]

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Hammer Dog....which Ram mount do you use.....how does it hold up to all the bouncing, heat, water, etc?

Sorry for the late reply. But I use one for my GPS and they have a custom mold for my particular model. I would look at some of the marine mounts that utilize the X mount. or the aqua box models if you do not have a waterproof case.
RAM Mounts

 

[BatDaddy1887]

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....yeah those Ram Mounts look like the real deal. Thanks.

 

[Capt Sully]

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Can't anyone go out for the day to enjoy without a cell phone ?? geez.
Emergency, use your marine radio. every boat should have one. Fixed or Handheld.

 

[Hammer Dog]

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Can't anyone go out for the day to enjoy without a cell phone ?? geez.
Emergency, use your marine radio. every boat should have one. Fixed or Handheld.

A marine radio on a 380 acre lake? Maybe if I can stream pandora on it.

 

[BatDaddy1887]

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Can't anyone go out for the day to enjoy without a cell phone ?? geez.
Emergency, use your marine radio. every boat should have one. Fixed or Handheld.

Well, I do see your point about the over-use and reliance of cell phones, but since I can't afford a 3,000 dollar chart-plotter I very happily use several apps on my phone such as the cheap Navionics, EarthNC, GPS, Boat Ramps, Sea Tow and more I can't think of right now. I actually enjoy using these apps hence the need for a good holder.

 

[OK Toon]

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I use my phone on the boat only to run the Navionics app -- I'm too cheap to buy a nice chart-plotter when a $10 app works perfect for me. And that's why I use the holder that has a suction cup to attach it to my windshield -- so it's in perfect view for me.

 

[bruceb58]

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Not sure if the OP wants something to just put his cell phone in while he is on the boat or wants something to hold it to actually use it for navigating. My impression is he just wanted a place to store it while underway.

 

[BatDaddy1887]

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Not sure if the OP wants something to just put his cell phone in while he is on the boat or wants something to hold it to actually use it for navigating. My impression is he just wanted a place to store it while underway.

Yup....to clarify, I want one use while navigating and to be near the 12v socket for the charger. Thanks.

 

[Capt Sully]

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Look at the Ram Mount, they make mounts to fit most anything.
RAM Cell Phone Mount l Smartphone Mount l iPhone Mount