Shop kayak electronics mounts at West Marine.

As the popularity of kayaking has increased, so has the paddling public’s demand for an ever more sophisticated set of electronics and accessories to accompany their kayak adventures. For many kayakers, outfitting their kayak with a GoPro (or other small action camera), a tablet, cell phone and a fishfinder/chartplotter combo has become standard. Responding to this trend, manufacturers like Scotty, RAM, RailBlaza and Wilderness Systems have come up with a variety of mounting systems and options that make tricking out your kayak with electronic devices easy.

Kayak Accessory Mounts and Tracks

Electronics for kayaks can be mounted in fixed locations or slid on to grooved tracks. Fixed mounts and tracks both enable easy installation and removal of accessories at the beginning and end of your paddling/fishing day. Examples of kayak electronics mounts include iPad/tablet holders, action camera mounts, adjustable fishfinder platform mounts, camera booms, transducer mounting arms, camera platform booms and mobile device holders.

Power up your kayak’s electronics.

Of course, kayaks that are tricked out with the above mentioned electronics also need a way to power them. For this, consider a small 12V lithium battery. Another item to consider is a small, folding solar panel. Look for one with a USB port so you can charge your cell phone or tablet. Panels are also available with a bungee cord attachment system for easy installation and removal from your kayak.