Enhance your situational awareness on the water with this large rear-view mirror for boats. Whether you’re towing a waterskier, navigating a busy waterway, or simply want to keep an eye on your passengers, a quality mirror is an invaluable addition to your helm. This particular mirror spans 300 mm in width and 100 mm in height, providing a wide aspect ratio that captures a broad scene behind you. The mirror surface is slightly convex to offer a wider field of view without distorting distance too severely – you get a good balance of coverage and accurate perspective.
The mirror glass has a light blue/gray tint. This tint is deliberate: on sunny days, water and sky reflections can be extremely bright, so the tint helps cut down glare and harsh reflections, similar to sunglasses. As a result, you can glance at the mirror and still see clearly even in bright conditions. The glass is also advertised as shatter-resistant, meaning it’s designed not to break into sharp shards if struck (an important safety feature on a boat). The backing of the mirror is a molded ABS or composite housing, which is marine-grade (often black or charcoal in color). It’s designed to resist UV rays (so it won’t crack or fade after constant sun) and is completely waterproof, including the seal around the mirror itself.
Mounting System: The mirror comes with an adjustable bracket mount. Typically, this consists of a two-part clamp that can grip a tubular frame (like a windshield top frame, which on many runabout boats is a common mounting point, or a wakeboard tower or Bimini top frame). The clamp is tightened with screws (often an allen key or thumbscrew) to fit securely. It’s designed to accommodate a range of tubing diameters (for example, - likely everything from ~15mm up to ~25mm or more – basically ⅝″ to 1″ inch rails, common sizes on boats). Once clamped, the bracket holds firm even in vibration and wind.
The mirror attaches to this bracket via a ball-and-socket joint, which is usually tightened by a screw or knob. This joint is what allows you to adjust the mirror’s angle. You can tilt it up or down to match your line of sight, and rotate it left or right to cover the exact area you want. When towing a ski line, you’d adjust it to see the skier in the wake; when docking, you might angle it differently to watch the swim platform or motors. It’s very flexible and can be re-adjusted on the fly.
Benefits and Scenarios: For watersports, this mirror is almost essential – in many places, having a spotter is required, but a mirror greatly assists the driver in monitoring a skier or tuber without constantly turning around. This mirror’s wide size ensures you can see a skier cutting side to side across the wake. It also helps you notice if a fallen skier is in the water immediately. For family boating, you might want to watch children in the aft seating area; a quick glance at the mirror is easier than turning around while steering. For sailing or slower boats, a rear-view mirror can help track traffic coming up from behind or allow you to see the stern when controlling the boat solo (like looking at the dinghy you’re towing or checking aft lines).
Installation and Removal: Installing the mirror is straightforward – it usually takes a few minutes to position and tighten the clamp. There’s no need to drill any holes if clamping to an existing frame, preserving your boat’s finish. If you want to remove the mirror for storage (or to prevent theft when the boat is unattended), you can simply loosen the clamp and take it off. It’s compact enough to stow in a glove box or locker. Some boaters only use the mirror on days when they do watersports and remove it otherwise.
This mirror has the Easterner C13065 style references in some catalogs, suggesting it’s a well-known marine mirror model. Those are known for reliability and clear view.
Durability: All components – screws, clamp, etc. – are typically stainless steel or similarly rustproof materials, so they won’t corrode in the marine environment. It’s designed for constant outdoor exposure, meaning it can handle spray and occasional submersion (though usually mounted high, it shouldn’t get submerged anyway).
In summary, adding this 300x100 mm marine rear-view mirror to your boat greatly improves safety and convenience. It’s like having an extra pair of eyes looking aft. The wide-angle view, adjustable positioning, and solid mount make it a practical and reliable accessory for any skipper who wants more awareness of their surroundings. Whether you’re pulling a wakeboarder or just anchoring and need to see aft, this mirror has you covered.



