Scotty #230-BK Powerlock Black Rod Holder with #241 Side Deck Mount
- Rod Holder
- Deck Mount
- Synthetic
- Black
- Better rated than 69%
- More reviewed than 87%
A straightforward, ready-to-mount rod holder that locks a rod in place and adjusts to most angles, built for general use rather than heavy offshore trolling.
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How it ranks among the 85 rod holders we track
4.7★ across 1,500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
An open-style, positive-locking rod holder with a 1.95 inch interior cradle diameter, sold with Scotty's #241 combination side/deck mount included so it is ready to bolt on without buying a mount separately.
This is Scotty's value-priced entry in its rod holder line, built from fiber-reinforced nylon rather than metal, which keeps weight and cost down. The bundled #241 mount can go on top of a gunnel or the side, and once installed the assembly swings through 360 degrees of horizontal rotation and adjusts up and down.
- 1.95 inch power lock interior diameter
- Includes #241 side/deck mount
- 4 x 2 x 2 inch mount footprint
- 360 degree horizontal rotation, adjustable up and down
Who it's for
Fits anglers setting up a boat, kayak or dock post who want one holder ready to mount without sourcing hardware separately, and who fish a range of rod and reel sizes rather than one specialized setup. Not the choice for heavy trolling rigs where a metal holder may hold up better under constant strain.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Ships with the #241 mount, no separate purchase needed
- Front locking ring keeps rod from sliding out
- Full 360 degree rotation and vertical adjustment
- Mounts on top or side of a gunnel
- Nylon construction, not metal, for the cradle and mount
- 1.95 inch cradle diameter won't fit every rod
- No buyer reviews included with this listing
Performance notes
The universal cradle accepts most rod and reel combinations, and a front locking ring keeps the rod from sliding out while the boat is underway or being trailered. Once bolted down through the included mount, the holder rotates a full 360 degrees horizontally and adjusts vertically, with a mount footprint of 4 x 2 x 2 inches and a 1-5/16 x 3-3/16 inch bolt pattern.
Specifications
| Brand | Scotty |
|---|---|
| Model | 230-BK |
| Mounting Type | Deck Mount |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Color | Black |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in rod holders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotty #230-BK Powerlock Black Rod Holder with #241 Side Deck MountThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.2 / 5 |
| PLUSINNO V9 Vertical Fishing Rod HoldersPLUSINNO | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| YakAttack Omega Pro Rod HolderYakAttack | 4.7 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Fishing Rod Holder for GroundFishing | 4.6 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Rush Creek CreationsRush | 4.5 / 5 | 12,300 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the Scotty 230-BK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Scotty 230-BK come with a mount?
Yes, this listing bundles the rod holder with Scotty's #241 combination side/deck mount, which installs on top or the side of a gunnel.
What is the interior diameter of the Scotty 230-BK cradle?
The Power Lock interior diameter is 1.95 inches.
What is the mount's bolt pattern?
The #241 mount bolts down on a 1-5/16 x 3-3/16 inch pattern, with a 4 x 2 x 2 inch overall mount footprint.