What can I use my SeaSucker for?

As we tell people at the shows we do, whatever you can attach to the housing of the SeaSucker, you can attach to your boat. Some of our favorite applications include electronics mounts, dive tank and rod holders, back-to-back cooler mounts, our incredibly handy new Multi-Station and simple grab bars or hand holds. Check out our On-Line Storefront for other great ideas or look at our SeaSuckers In Action photo page. If you’ve got a great new use for your SeaSucker, send us a photo!

How many pounds will my SeaSucker hold?

SeaSuckers are very powerful. A 6” SeaSucker is rated to hold up to 210 pounds; a 4½” SeaSucker is rated to hold up to 120 pounds. You can multiply the amount of weight it will support by adding more SeaSuckers, either on an aluminum track or one of our new stainless steel Bridges.

These ratings were calculated for a load hanging directly underneath a SeaSucker. If the load pulls at the vacuum cup from the side, the SeaSucker’s power is slightly decreased. However, we have created a support device, our Buttress, to channel the load back toward the center of the cup.

How long will my SeaSucker last?

SeaSucker products are warranted for 1 year against defects in materials and faulty workmanship. However, you SeaSucker should last much longer if you maintain it properly. Be sure to read the SeaSucker Usage Guide that came with your SeaSucker (or if you don’t have a SeaSucker Usage Guide, download it from our Downloads section at SeaSucker.com). Warranty information is also available in our Downloads section.

Because SeaSuckers are made of rubber, plastic and stainless steel, they are made to withstand the saltwater environment. However, like any equipment that you use on your boat, we highly recommend that you thoroughly rinse your SeaSuckers with fresh water when you get back to the dock and store it out of direct sunlight.

Be aware that the sealing edge of your SeaSucker’s vacuum cup (in particular, the thin ridge) needs to be protected. Nick or cuts in this ridge will have a negative effect on your SeaSucker’s ability to hold a vacuum. Be sure to properly store your SeaSucker when not in use – don’t rest the sealing edge of the vacuum cup where it can be damaged. If your SeaSucker came with a protective cover, use it. If you don’t have a protective cover, you can purchase on in our On-Line Store.

How long will my SeaSucker stay mounted?

SeaSuckers are not meant to be permanent mounts. However, on certain surfaces, a SeaSucker can stay mounted for a very long time. Obviously, the smoother and flatter the surface, the better. One of the great features of the SeaSucker is the check valve in its integral pump – if your SeaSucker begins losing power, you will notice that the plunger of the pump will begin to extend. The plunger has a red line on it – if the red line is showing, you know that you need to give your SeaSucker another few pumps to get the vacuum back to full power. If your SeaSucker is losing vacuum rapidly, you may need to clean it, clean the surface it’s mounted on, or move it to a better surface. Refer to our SeaSucker Usage Guide in the Downloads section of our website for additional details. See the discussion of non-skid surfaces below for tips on maximizing your SeaSucker’s holding ability.

Can I mount my SeaSucker to a non-skid surface?

There are some tricks to helping your SeaSucker maintain a better hold on surfaces that are not perfectly smooth. The easiest is to moisten the sealing edge of your SeaSucker’s vacuum cup. The water will fill in minute imperfections in the surface, which in turn will help your SeaSucker hold its vacuum. We recommend this technique even when mounting to a perfect surface. If the surface you’re mounting to is a little rougher, then we recommend that you apply a water-based hair gel to the inside of the sealing edge of your SeaSucker’s vacuum cup. Because the hair gel is viscous, it will fill in cracks and gaps in the vacuum seal even better than water alone, but because it’s water-based, it will wipe right up when you’re through using your SeaSucker. Note that we don’t advise you to use petroleum jelly or similar products because of their tendency to act as a lubricant – you don’t want your SeaSucker sliding around on the mounting surface!

How do I attach things to my SeaSucker?

Attaching accessories to your SeaSucker is easy. You have 6 basic options: 1 - using a machine screw in the center insert; 2 – back-plating through the slots in the housing; 3 - attaching accessories to an aluminum track; 4 - using one of our new Bridges; 5 - using the housing handle; or 6 - using a Tentacle.

1. Many accessories can be attached with a standard ¼-20 machine screw, which screws into the stainless steel insert in the middle of your SeaSucker’s housing. The screw you use should be approximately 1/4” to 3/16” longer than the depth of the hole in your accessory – any longer and you risk running into the SeaSucker’s integral pump.



2. Back-plating items to your SeaSucker provides a very strong connection. To back-plate, remove your SeaSucker’s housing by unscrewing the four screws in the corners. Pull the housing off of the vacuum cup and pump, and attach your accessory using a nuts, bolts and washers through the two slots in the top of the housing. Look for our Back-Plating Instruction Guide in the Downloads section of SeaSucker.com.



3. You can attach multiple rod holders or dive tank holders to a length of aluminum track by first attaching the aluminum track to one or more SeaSuckers. The tracks we sell have 2 counter-sunk holes and attach to your SeaSuckers by a combination of machine screw and back-plating, as described in 1. and 2. above.



4. You can multiply the power of your SeaSuckers by attaching 2 together with our new <Bridge. Our Bridge attaches to 2 SeaSuckers at the corners of the housings. To attach a Bridge, remove the screws from 2 adjacent corners on each SeaSucker. Place the Bridge over the screw holes and insert the new, longer screws provided with your Bridge. The Bridge’s center hole pattern allows you to attach a range of accessories using nuts, bolts and washers.



5. The housing handle provided with your SeaSucker allows you to simply tie or strap items to your SeaSucker. If you need more holding power, you can upgrade to our stainless steel housing handle.



6. Some SeaSuckers come with a pre-installed Tentacle. A Tentacle is essentially a length of flexible wire inside of a protective sheath that allows you to securely wrap whatever it is that you’re trying to hold, such as a rope, gaff, net, rod or other item. If your SeaSucker did not come with a Tentacle, you can purchase on in our On-Line Store. To attach your Tentacle to your SeaSucker, remove the housing and place the Tentacle underneath the pump, with approximately equal lengths of Tentacle coming out from either side. Re-attach the housing, taking care to line up the holes on the sides of the housing with the Tentacle, so that the Tentacle doesn’t prevent the housing from not seating completely on the top of the vacuum cup.

Will my SeaSucker hold under water?

Yes – the integral pump works with air or water.

Will my SeaSucker work on an inflatable?

We were pleased to find that the SeaSucker will hold on an inflatable, despite the curve and the textured surface!

Where can I buy a SeaSucker?

You can buy SeaSuckers and accessories in our on-line store, or you can get one from us at any of the boating and fishing shows we exhibit at. Check our Boat Show Calendar section for a list of the upcoming shows we’ll be attending. We’re also in the process of developing a network of dealers, so you’ll have more SeaSucker outlets soon.

Is there any difference between the white and gray vacuum cups?

No – the white and gray cups are functionally the same. We are in the process of changing from gray to white because most boaters prefer the look of the white cups.

Where can I see a live demonstration of a SeaSucker?

You can get a hands-on demonstration at any of the boating and fishing shows SeaSucker exhibits at. Check our Boat Show Calendar section for a list of the upcoming shows we’ll be attending.

Do you have wholesale pricing?

Yes – if you are a retailer, please e-mail gregg@seasucker.com for instructions on how to get access to SeaSucker’s wholesale pricing.