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Different options on how to mount your rowing monitors to your boat

Last updated on July 17, 2025

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The XBoat Rowing Monitor connects to XBoat Smart Oarlocks to providing powerful real-time feedback every stroke and logging millions of datapoints that are automatically analyzed in moments following your rowing session.

Mounting Requirements

  1. Hard mounting point to capture accurate hull acceleration data at each rowing position
  1. One monitor per instrumented rowing position to collect data, even if monitors are not visible to the athlete
  1. Consistent orientation with at least 10° of incline towards the athlete. At present, monitors cannot be mounted flat

The XBoat Rowing Monitor is compatible with the SpeedCoach mounting ecosystem. If you need an additional mount, it can be purchased here.

Sweep

Outboard gunwale

  • Rowing monitors can be mounted atop existing bolts as allowed by the shells rigger. be sure that the rowing monitor is positioned to:
    • clear the outboard handle of the position on the recovery
    • clear the elbow of the position in front of the monitor at the release
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On the stern-most bolt of the outboard gunwale of a Hudson SP 8+
On the stern-most bolt of the outboard gunwale of a Hudson SP 8+
 

Sculling

Option 1: footboard or hull

  • Many hulls have bolt holes on the foot board that provides a convenient mounting location for the Rowing Monitor.
Between the shoes on a Filippi double
Between the shoes on a Filippi double
  • To elevate the monitor above the toes, mounts can be bent twice to create an “S” shaped elbow
 
On the track of a Hudson USP single
On the track of a Hudson USP single

Option 2: either gunwale

  • In team boats, XBoat Rowing Monitors can be mounted on the gunwales in unused bolt holes.
  • This position provides sturdy connection to the hull for precise acceleration measurement, easy athlete visibility, and clearance from oars
 
On the gunwale of a filippi double
On the gunwale of a filippi double

Option 3: rigger

  • Some hulls allow for the mounting of a compatible accessory directly on the center of the rigger.
  • Be sure that the Rowing Monitor is securely affixed to the boat so hull acceleration is accurately captured at each seat
On the rigger of a Hudson USP quad
On the rigger of a Hudson USP quad

❗NOT RECOMMENDED❗

SpeedCoach straps alone do not provide a solid attachment to the hull. The XBoat system relies on the firm attachment of the Rowing Monitor to the instrumented hull to properly collect and transmit hull acceleration data at each seat

 
SpeedCoach straps do not provide a firm enough mount to transmit acceleration data from boat the monitor
SpeedCoach straps do not provide a firm enough mount to transmit acceleration data from boat the monitor
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Before rowing, ensure the USB charging port cover is firmly in place to prevent water damage to the Rowing Monitor

 
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