Mounting Systems

Optimize your vessel's energy efficiency with our advanced Solar Panel Marine Mounting Systems. Designed for durability and performance, our marine mounting solutions ensure reliable solar power for boats, yachts, and marine applications. Easy installation, corrosion-resistant materials, and flexible designs make our systems perfect for any marine environment. Harness the sun's power on the water with our top-rated solar panel mounts.

Flexible Solar Panel Canvas Mounting Kit - Bimini, Dodger, etc

Customers have found that using our canvas bolt-on kit works well for mounting our semi-flexible marine solar panels directly to their boat's bimini or dodger canvas.  The kit includes fender washers to secure the bolt to the canvas, a bolt and nut to tighten the washers to the canvas and an acorn nut to secure the solar panel to the bolt.  The kit includes 4 or 6 sets of attachment hardware depending on the solar panel. All metal components are stainless steel. It is not necessary but some customers like to add a bit of silicone between the washers before tightening.

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Flexible Solar Panel Magnetic Canvas Mounting Kit

There may be times when it is desirable to mount flexible solar panels on a boat's canvas bimini or dodger and be able to quickly and easily remove them.  Our auxiliary solar panel mounting kit is designed for such an application. 

​This mounting system does not require holes in the canvas. 

We have found very high power rare earth magnets (up to 20 pound pull strength per magnet) are ideal for temporary mounting of our flexible solar panels on a boat's canvas bimini or dodger.  Our rare earth magnet kit includes 8 or 12 magnets and adhesive to attach the magnets to the upper side of the solar panel.

Using the magnet mounting kit is easy.  Attach magnets to each corner of the solar panel and optionally attach two near the center of larger flexible panels using the included double sided adhesive tape.  Position the flexible solar panel on the bimini or dodger and attach a mating set of magnets on the underside of the canvas.  Connect the solar panel to the solar system using an MC4 T-branch connector.  Store the panel under a bunk when not in use.

Note that customers have had solar panels come off their bimini in 35 knots of wind and we have also had them hold at over 55 knots. Some customers have bolted only the grommets on the leading edge of the panel, others have secured lines to a couple grommets on each solar panel in case of a big blow.

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Semi-Rigid Panel Mounting Systems

There are at least three ways to mount the semi-rigid solar panels on a rigid surface.

  • They can be screwed down directly to the deck surface at each corner.  We recommend a stainless screw with an oversized washer.
  • They can be taped down directly to the deck with double sided Very High Bond (VHB) tape.  Because the back side of the panel has a pebbled surface like the front side for air circulation, the tape must have a foam core of at least 1/8 inch to secure the panel.
  • The third method is our preferred method.  We have assembled a mounting kit consisting of two 'J' shaped aluminum extrusions.  The extrusions are mounted on each side of the long sides of the panel and adhered to the deck surface with the tape.  If the deck surface is not conducive to adhering the tape, the 'J' extrusions can be screwed to the deck and the panel slid into position.  This mounting method allows for the panel to be slid out of the extrusion for removal and cleaning of the deck surface.
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  • Twin walled polycarbonate under walkable panel - for heat dissipation, keep heat off boat deck, and added stiffness

  • Also good for mounting walkable panel on uneven surfaces. Side angle of twin walled polycarbonate

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Top of Pole Mounting Systems

We offer ready-to-assemble kits for commercially available solar panels and for our CMP high performance marine solar panels.  We also offer a complete kit that includes everything you need to install solar on your boat; solar panel, mounting kit, charge controller and wire.

Our adjustable pole mounted solar tracking systems are easily customized to accommodate most solar panels and most boat stern rail configurations.Contact us for a quote to customize a system to your specific requirements or purchase a kit and do it yourself.

A note about our high performance solar panels: Our experience indicates that adjusting a 140 watt panel 3-4 times a day will achieve power generation of up to 65+ amp-hours on a clear day.   A 180 watt panel can produce 85+ amp-hours on a sunny day.  Approximately 30% more than a panel generates when mounted statically.

Getting started:

  1. Determine your power requirements and select the solar panel that best meets your needs.  (See our our Power Consumption Worksheet for ideas on how to accomplish this.)  
  2. Select the panel mounting kit for your solar panel.
  3. Select the pole system that best fits your boat.
  4. Select a solar panel controller.
  5. Electrical Components to obtain your appropriate wire.
  6. Assemble and install your system.

Our experienced staff will help guide you through this process. Call or email us.

  • CMP10110 adjustable tilt mount for solar panels under 27" wide

  • CMP10200 adjustable tilt mount for panels under 36" wide

  • Pole Sleeve with Bracket Clamped to the Stern Rail

  • Solar Panel Pole Mount using a Vertical Stanchion

  • Locking Pole Sleeve

  • Ball and Socket Pole Base

  • Pole Sleeve Mount Set for 1.25 Inches (32 mm) Center to Center

  • Pole Sleeve Mount Set for 2 Inches (51mm) Center to Center

  • Pole Sleeve Mount Set for 3 Inches Center to Center

  • Pole Sleeve Mount for Vertical Stanchion with Extension

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Mounting Hardware - Split Side Mounts

  • Split side mount hardware can make mounting your solar panel above your bimini easy.

  • Split style mounts can be mounted anywhere on a frame — in the middle of a corner bend or even in the roof section. This creates a greater range of applications, including the use of split side mounts for installing solar panels on dodger and bimini tops.

  • In addition to mounting solar panels, the Split Side Mounts can be used for many applications including fixed grab rails, folding grab rails on dodgers and tensioning bars on biminis and dodgers.
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    Products ship day after payment domestically. Free shipping on orders over $1000 applies to Lower 48 US states only. International takes longer. We do not add tariff charges. Call for pricing.

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What Our Customers Have To Say

  • Doug Heath - Santa Fe, NM

    Customer Service and Product

    Very pleased with the performance of the rigid solar panels purchased in 2022. Customer service also has been consistently excellent both before the sale regarding product selection and after the sale regarding installation and maintenance concerns.

  • William Roth - Kodiak, AK

    Heavy Duty Panels For The Win

    Installed 1200watts of panels on my 56' commercial fishing boat in Kodiak Alaska, with salt spray and harsh winters I hardly run my genset. Installation was a breeze with using silicone to mount them. Most the boats in my family fleet have them now and we are all saving big on the fuel bill! Couldn't be happier with the purchace.

  • Hartwell C - Bellingham, WA

    Easy Install - Great Performance

    I worked with Tom last year to design a system for my sailboat; the dialog and information was very detailed and helpful in helping determine my system needs and completing the installation. Once ordering, the kit arrived in a timely manner and very complete. The install was very straightforward and Tom provided additional information as needed. After the install I took off on a 7 month cruise of British Columbia. The system worked perfectly during my trip. I’m very happy with the equipment and support from CMP and Tom. I highly recommend !
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