{"product_id":"seaview-sv1800s-sailpod-un-cut-guard-mount-white","title":"Seaview SV1800S SailPod Un-Cut Pedestal Guard Mount, White","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Seaview SV1800S SailPod puts a single chartplotter or multifunction display right at the wheel on your sailboat. It clamps onto the pedestal guard rail, comes as an un-cut white ABS pod you trim to fit your screen, and gives that display a solid, weatherproof home at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seaview SV1800S SailPod solves an old sailboat problem. You want your chartplotter or multifunction display up at the wheel, right where you can read it while you steer, but there's nowhere clean to put it. This pod clamps onto the stainless guard rail around your pedestal and gives that display a solid, weatherproof home at eye level where it actually helps you sail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ships as an un-cut pod, which is the whole point. The faceplate comes blank so you can cut an opening sized exactly to your display's bezel. The usable face measures 11.13 inches wide by 8 inches high, so you've got room for a single chartplotter, radar screen, or MFD that fits inside that window. You mark your cutout, cut it, drop the unit in, and seal it up. One clean install, no ugly brackets hanging off the pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's un-cut, you're not locked into one screen forever. Whatever single unit you're running now, you cut the pod to suit it. Upgrade your electronics a few years down the road and you may only need a fresh faceplate cut instead of a whole new mount. That's a nice bit of future-proofing on a boat where nothing stays the same for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment matters here, so measure before you order. The two stainless steel clamps grip pedestal rails from 1 to 1-1\/4 inch in diameter, which covers the common range on most sailboat steering guards. It handles guardrails up to 11 inches wide. If your boat runs older tapered posts closer to 1 inch, you may need a thin shim to take up the slack. And if your pedestal guard is wider than 11 inches, this isn't the pod for you, so check that number first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pod is molded from acrylic-capped ABS plastic. That acrylic cap is what stands up to sun and salt over the seasons, and it's why the finish holds its shine instead of chalking out after one summer. White is a natural match for most gelcoat and pedestal hardware. Worth knowing: like any white surface in strong tropical sun, it'll fade slowly over the years, so if your boat lives in the islands, keep that in the back of your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting is straightforward if you take your time. Two stainless clamps and a rubber bushing do the work, and the bushing keeps the pod from marring or slipping on the rail. A couple of tips from installs we've watched go sideways: when you cut the faceplate, use a template and a step bit and keep your speed moderate, because ABS can crack if you rush it with a high-speed bit. Once it's mounted, put a dab of threadlocker on the clamp bolts. A pedestal vibrates underway, and those bolts can walk loose over a season if you don't. Run a bead of butyl tape under the clamp feet too, so water can't find its way in at the rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any sailor running a single helm display who's tired of squinting down at a flush-mounted screen or fighting a flimsy suction mount. Cruisers, racers, weekend sailors, doesn't matter. If you've got a pedestal guard in the right size range and a display that fits the 11.13 by 8 inch face, this pod puts your electronics right where they belong. It's not built for a double-display stack or an oversized glass helm, so if you're running a big multi-screen setup you'll want a larger solution. For a clean single-screen mount at the wheel, it's hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeaview builds this pod to live outside full-time. Stainless hardware, UV-stable materials, and a design that's been proven on sailboat pedestals for years. Cut it once, mount it right, and it'll hold your display steady through a lot of seasons on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsable face measures 11.13 inches wide by 8 inches high, room for a single chartplotter, radar, or multifunction display at the helm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUn-cut faceplate ships blank so you cut a custom opening sized exactly to your display's bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcrylic-capped ABS plastic resists UV and salt spray and holds its finish instead of chalking out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits pedestal rails from 1 to 1-1\/4 inch diameter, the common range on sailboat steering guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles pedestal guardrails up to 11 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo stainless steel clamps plus a rubber bushing grip the rail without marring or slipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite finish matches most gelcoat and pedestal hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverall footprint 13.2 inches wide by 7.64 inches deep by 9.98 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaises the display to eye level at the wheel for a clear sightline while you steer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Seaview reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does un-cut mean on this SailPod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe faceplate ships blank, with no display opening cut into it. You measure your screen, mark the cutout, and cut the opening yourself so it fits your exact display. That way one pod works for a range of screens rather than being locked to a single model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size display fits this pod?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe usable face is 11.13 inches wide by 8 inches high. Any single chartplotter, radar screen, or multifunction display whose bezel fits inside that window will work. It's sized for one unit, not a double-display stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat rail and guardrail sizes does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe two stainless clamps grip pedestal rails from 1 to 1-1\/4 inch in diameter, and it handles guardrails up to 11 inches wide. Measure your pedestal guard before ordering, since anything wider than 11 inches won't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the faceplate from cracking when I cut it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's acrylic-capped ABS, which cuts cleanly if you don't rush it. Use a template, a step bit, and a moderate speed. High-speed bits build heat and can crack the plastic, so take your time on the cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it stay put on a pedestal that vibrates underway?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The two stainless clamps and rubber bushing hold it firmly and keep it from slipping on the rail. Put a dab of threadlocker on the clamp bolts and check them once a season, since pedestal vibration can walk hardware loose over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep water out at the rail?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun a bead of butyl tape under the clamp feet when you mount it. That seals the contact points against the rail so water can't work its way in. Seal around the display opening as well when you set the unit in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the pod made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAcrylic-capped ABS plastic. The ABS gives it strength and the acrylic cap handles UV and salt, which is why it holds its finish out in the weather season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come pre-drilled or pre-cut for a specific screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the un-cut version, so the faceplate is a blank. You cut the display opening to match your own screen. If you want a version already cut for a specific model, that's a different part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhite, which is a natural match for most gelcoat and pedestal hardware. Like any white surface, it will fade slowly under years of strong tropical sun, so keep that in mind if your boat lives in the islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the overall dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe overall pod measures 13.2 inches wide by 7.64 inches deep by 9.98 inches high, with a usable face of 11.13 inches wide by 8 inches high. 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