Osculati Binoculars Holder (230×120×85 mm) – Universal Mount for Boat/Yacht

On any boat or yacht where navigation and visibility are a priority, having a reliable binocular holder is a true convenience. The Osculati 26.740.00 binoculars holder provides a secure spot for your optical gear so it’s not sliding around on seats or stowed away in a cabinet just when you need it most. The simple yet effective design is essentially a durable plastic “pocket” into which the binoculars are inserted vertically. The holder grips the binoculars high enough (85 mm height) to stabilize them, but leaves the eyepieces facing up, ready to be grabbed quickly.

The material of the holder – white polyethylene – is specifically chosen for marine use. It won’t corrode, is unfazed by saltwater, and withstands constant sun exposure without degrading or yellowing. Moreover, polyethylene has a slight give to it, meaning it can absorb minor shocks or vibrations without cracking. This is important because during a voyage, the boat often bounces on waves, and the holder needs to protect your valuable binoculars in those moments.

Installation of the holder is straightforward and versatile. Depending on your boat’s layout, you have two choices: 1) If you want to mount it on a wall or vertical surface (for example, beside the helm or inside the wheelhouse), simply mark the holes, drill, and secure it with the screws provided in the kit. 2) If you prefer to attach it to a tubular rail or pushpit (often convenient because it’s near eye level when standing), use the included metal clamp and bolts. The clamp accommodates standard rail diameters – 22 mm and 25 mm (very common for boat railings) – tightening down firmly with the supplied nuts. In both cases, installation only takes a few minutes.

Once the holder is installed, you’ll appreciate how organized and secure everything becomes. Your binoculars now have a dedicated home. In calm seas they’ll sit there quietly, and in rough conditions – they won’t bounce or bang around because the holder cradles and restrains them. Many captains mount such a holder right next to the captain’s chair or console, so with one hand they can reach over and grab the binoculars when something is spotted in the distance – maybe an upcoming channel marker, a whale fluke, floating debris, or even a beautiful flock of birds.

Practical advantages and uses:

• Navigational safety: The holder ensures binoculars are always within reach for quick checks on floating markers, other vessels, or hazards. This increases safety, as the captain won’t waste time scrambling to find the binoculars at a critical moment
• Deck tidiness: Especially on smaller boats where space is limited, every item needs a place. This holder guarantees your binoculars aren’t moving around, taking up a seat, or rolling on the floor – everything stays organized
• Various scenarios: Suitable not only for motor yachts, but also sailboats (sailboats heel – with this mount, your binoculars won’t go flying when the boat is on its side), fishing boats (where you may need to quickly scan for distant buoys or flocks of birds over fish), and even riverboats or runabouts where sightseeing is part of the experience
• Easy relocation if needed: Should you decide to change its position – say you initially put it on the outside rail but later want it inside the cabin – you can quickly remove and remount the holder. The universal mounting leaves minimal trace (just a couple of small screw holes or clamp marks)
• Combine with other accessories: Osculati also offers related solutions (like floating binocular straps, which you might already use). This holder complements them perfectly – you can leave the float strap on the binoculars while they sit in the holder, and if by some chance the whole thing falls overboard, the strap’s buoyancy will keep it afloat.