A device designed to securely accommodate a cellular telephone while on a watercraft. These accessories come in varied designs, often employing suction cups, clamps, adhesive mounts, or screw-in bases for attachment to the boat’s surfaces. An example is a clamp-style holder affixed to a boat’s console to keep a phone visible and accessible during navigation.
The use of such a support structure prevents phones from sliding around, falling overboard, or being damaged by water exposure. Its deployment contributes to safer navigation by allowing hands-free operation of communication and navigation apps, ensuring that vital information is readily accessible. Historically, makeshift solutions were used, but the growing reliance on smartphones for boating applications spurred the development of specialized, robust securing mechanisms.