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Transom & Rail Mount Bait Boards

Flat-mount fibreglass bait boards designed to bolt onto a transom shelf, gunnel rail, or custom mounting plate. Same SeaKing build quality across the range — composite fibreglass shell, 316 marine stainless hardware, integrated sink with drain. The most flexible mounting option for boats from 4 to 8 metres.

Transom mount vs rail mount vs leg mount

Most SeaKing bait boards are flat-mount — meaning they bolt onto a flat surface, whether that's the transom shelf at the rear of the boat, the gunnel rail along the side, or a custom mounting plate fitted to the centre console. This is the most flexible mounting type and the right choice for the majority of recreational fishing boats. The boards in this collection are all flat-mount.

For larger offshore vessels with a leaning post or T-top, our leg-mount SKL series offers a different approach — the board sits on integrated stainless legs that bolt to the deck or clamp to a structural pole. Leg-mount suits vessels where there's no flat gunnel surface large enough for a flat-mount board.

Installing a flat-mount bait board

Flat-mount installation is the most common and the most forgiving. The board bolts through your gunnel rail or transom shelf using 316 marine-grade stainless bolts with backing plates, sealed with marine polyurethane (Sikaflex 291 or equivalent). Every board in this collection ships with the core mounting hardware needed for a standard install.

For a complete walkthrough including bolt sizing, sealant selection, and where most installations go wrong, see our step-by-step installation guide.

  • ✓ Bolt-through transom shelf or gunnel rail
  • ✓ 316 marine-grade stainless hardware included
  • ✓ Backing plates supplied for stress-free mounting
  • ✓ Universal pattern fits most fibreglass, aluminium, and timber boats