Garmin Auto Friction Mount

The Garmin Auto Friction Mount (MPN 010-11602-00) is a portable dashboard mounting solution designed to keep your Garmin handheld GPS device securely positioned and visible while underway. Unlike permanent windshield mounts, this friction-based mount offers flexibility for boaters who need to relocate their GPS quickly or operate in environments where windshield mounting is restricted or impractical.

The friction mount system relies on adjustable pressure points to grip your device without requiring suction cups, adhesive, or permanent installation. This approach prevents damage to dashboard surfaces and allows repositioning as needed—critical on a center console where helm position, sun exposure, and sight lines can vary throughout the day. The compact footprint (6 x 3 x 9 inches, weighing 1.5 lbs) minimizes cabin clutter while providing stable support for route navigation, depth mapping, and real-time chart updates during fishing runs or extended passages.

This mount is particularly suited for weekend anglers and serious offshore fishermen who use Garmin handhelds for waypoint marking, structure identification, and return-to-location capability. The friction design also serves boaters operating under varying light conditions—mount and adjust once, then rely on stable positioning without worrying about suction-cup failure or adhesive breakdown in salt air and temperature fluctuations. It's an essential accessory for anyone running multiple short trips or charter operations where equipment changeover is frequent.

Garmin GPS mounting solutions are built to work across their handheld product lineup, making this friction mount a smart investment for upgrading or expanding your onboard electronics setup without replacing existing devices. Its simplicity and portability make it ideal for backup systems or secondary console placement on larger vessels.