Scotty #242 Rail Mount Adapter for Side Deck Mount review and price compare 2025

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Country Of Origin: China
Item Package Dimensions: 20.574 L X 7.62 W X 2.54 H (Cm)
Item Package Weight: 0.3 Pounds
Product Type: Fishing Equipment

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The Scotty #242 Rail Mount Adapter allows you to mount the Scotty Side/Deck Mounts (#241 & #241L) on your boat's railing for use with all Scotty post mount rod holders. (Side/Deck Mount not included.) Works with 7/8" and 1" diameter round rails, as well as 1" square rails. Includes stainless steel fasteners for ROUND rails. When using with a 1" SQUARE rail, substitute 1/4 - 20 x 2" round head stainless steel machine screws - these are NOT included. Color choices: Black, Gray and White.

Scotty manufactures products that are sold into the fishing, marine, and outdoor industries worldwide. We have all the gear from Pot Pullers, manual and electric Downriggers, Rod Holders, Oar Locks, Fishfinder, Rod, and Float Tube Mounts, to Safety Equipment for your boat, kayak, and stand up paddle board. When it comes to on the water safety, Scotty has got you covered! Scotty safety equipment ranges from rescue throw bags, whistles, flashlights, and sea-lights.

We have total commitment to quality, and unmatched service. That means our customers everywhere can expect reliability and satisfaction from every product that carries the Scotty name. With Scotty you will find the right Downrigger, Mounting System and Accessories to suit your fishing, boating, canoe, kayaking and stand up paddle board needs.

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Item model number ‏ : ‎ 242BLK-Parent
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2008
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SCOTTY
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00X7FWSUK

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Questions about Scotty #242 Rail Mount Adapter for Side Deck Mount

How thick is this piece? I need to make sure there is enough clearance between bottom of rail and gunwale.

Answer: Can't say exactly bc I'm not near it but it is about the same thickness size as the the top part you have it .

Answer: Product Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 1 inches ; 4.8 ounces

Will this adapter work with the scotty #230 powerlock rod holder?

Will this fit the rail on my field and stream shadow caster kayak?

Answer: it will fit on a 1' / 25-30mm OD pipe

does this come with the mounting hardware?

Answer: Yes

Will this fit a cabelas rod holder

Answer: My neighbor has a Scotty mount with Cabela’s rocket launcher holders says they’re the same teeth line up

Answer: Yes. I have both brands and both are interchangeable.

1" bolts needed? I hear the supplied bolts won't fit if you have 1" tubes. What size bolts will I need if I have the 1" tubes? Thanks.

Answer: I have these mounted on 1" tubes and I think that I was ok with the bolts that came with the mount.

Answer: The stock hardware length is ideal for a 1" tube.

Does this work with the scotty #230 powerlock rod holder ?

Answer: Call Scotty customer support. The number is on their web site.

the picture shows 2 mounting bolts and it looks like 4 are required. How many and how long are the mounting bolts included with this adapter?

Answer: It's been a while so I don't remember the details. I think 4 bolts are required and are provided. However, I think the bolts are for a 3/4" rail. If you have a 1" rail you may need to visit your local hardware store (get stainless). In any case, your best bet is to call Scotty support at 1-800-214-0141.

Answer: I just received mine, and sure enough, it says: 1" Round or Square Rail, Substitute 4 -1/4" 2" bolts (not included) for the 1/4" x 1 3/4" bolts. I can't believe they get away w/ saying this will work on 1"; however, does not include all hardware for 1"

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Is the bolt pattern the same as the standard Scotty base mount?

Answer: I do not have the regular mount

Product reviews of Scotty #242 Rail Mount Adapter for Side Deck Mount

LCWilson3006 : Great product.

This was my third order. They can be modified to fit various rails. Great product.

Robert e Gregg : Five Stars

Billy OC : Five Stars

Their perfect, just what I expected

Sam Berry : Almost great

It works great if you have a 3/4" rail. If you have a 1" rail, the bolts required for that are not included. They don't tell you that until you get the product.

LIVIT : Another great Scotty product !

Work exactly as advertised with no issues after several months of frequent use.

james g hawn : Excellent rail adapter

Just the adapter for fitting a Scotty rod holder to an odd shaped rail. My little aluminum Gregor boat has rails that are rounded on the outside and flat inside and were no problem for this part.
Longer screws may be needed for some rails, but the mount stays solid over time. Quality is expected from Scotty and this little adapter is up to that standard.

steve : this adapter with the side deck mounting bracket is a much better system than the Scotty #287 with set screws

For mounting on a rail, this adapter with the side deck mounting bracket is a much better system than the Scotty #287 with set screws. This will tighten securely with 4-1/4" bolts.

Chris Brown : Five Stars

Great

Silverton : Works

Works as advertised it also comes with the bolts and nuts

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

good product, a little bulky for what I wanted but solid and secure on rail.

Amazon Customer : Three Stars

You need this to mount your rod holdet

R in Van : 1" rail? Beware!

I haven't had a chance to try mine yet because, I just received mine, and sure enough, it says: 1" Round or Square Rail, Substitute 4 -1/4" 2" bolts (not included) for the 1/4" x 1 3/4" bolts. I can't believe they get away w/ saying this will work on 1"; however, does not include all hardware for 1"

LIVIT : Another great Scotty product !

Work exactly as advertised with no issues after several months of frequent use.

james g hawn : Excellent rail adapter

Willard : Works well

Works great on 1" round rail

Mark Lothamer : For round trails only

Hold my roof holders in place just as I hoped they would

Twin Palms Creations : Fits the boats round rail very well, solid.

Allows mw to mount a Scotty rod holder base to my boat round rail, perfect for my application.

RG : Perfectly fit

Perfectly fit with my Scotty anchor lock, bolt and nuts provided so everything ready out of the box!
Mounted on rail bar which is just fine.

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

Easy to install. Holds in place once tightened. Makes a solid rod holder base.

He110 : Good

Bought this for my inflatable pontoon. It works good, hasn't moved yet. I may have to cover where the threads stick out with some shrink tubing so they don't chafe the pontoon, but this is a minor issue.

WE MISS MAX & 99 : Perfect

Perfect

John Osborn : Five Stars

Works great.

Jerome K Lund : easy to install

I had the Scotty Rod holders on my runabout boat and now have a pontoon. These adapters saved me the time and money of having to buy new rod holders. They were very easy to use took only minutes to install with the rod holders and now I am enjoying them.

Twin Palms Creations : Fits the boats round rail very well, solid.

Allows mw to mount a Scotty rod holder base to my boat round rail, perfect for my application.

RG : Perfectly fit

Perfectly fit with my Scotty anchor lock, bolt and nuts provided so everything ready out of the box!
Mounted on rail bar which is just fine.

HappyFace : Have to buy 2 pieces to make this work!!

It's a real shame this company has to sell each side by for this to work. Pretty crappy Scotty's you could just give the consumers what they need instead of having to buy separate pieces for it to work!!! Very disappointed, will not EVER buy anything Scotty' again!!!!

Silverton : Works

Works as advertised it also comes with the bolts and nuts

Kindle Customer : a little bulky

A well made product but it is a little bulky with the rod holder mount attached

Mickey : Works great

The rail mount adapter works well on my 7/8" stainless rail that was on my boat. I added a little rubber tape to the inside of this and the deck mount it attaches too instead of using the set screws, and it works great and holds very well

Laine I. : Have some extra stainless steel hardware ready to go in case you drop some in the lake.

Worked great.

Billy OC : Five Stars

Their perfect, just what I expected

RG : Perfectly fit

Perfectly fit with my Scotty anchor lock, bolt and nuts provided so everything ready out of the box!
Mounted on rail bar which is just fine.

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