BalZout

What BalZout does

BalZout LLC is a privately-held, individually owned manufacturer founded in 2012 and based in Old Monroe, Missouri. The company designs and produces heavy-duty mounting systems for marine electronics — primarily fish finders, chartplotters, and GPS units from Garmin, Humminbird, Lowrance, Simrad, Ray Marine, and Power Pole Vision — built around a proprietary 1/4-inch positive locking ball-and-socket mechanism with 30-degree incremental adjustment. Modular extensions (4 Link, Pivot Knuckle, Taper Fit, Extension Knuckle) enable configurable reach up to 28 inches across multiple base plates, and the company has extended the same mounting platform to agricultural (AG) pillar mounts and to ruggedized tablet mounts for fire, law enforcement, ambulance, water service, and trash service fleet applications. All products are made in-house in the USA from US-sourced materials and are backed by a lifetime warranty.

BalZout monetizes exclusively through hardware sales on a unit-pricing, pay-as-you-go basis via direct e-commerce (balzoutllc.com) and through a dual distribution model: more than 200 domestic marine dealers covering all continental US states plus Alaska and Hawaii, and a growing international dealer network across Australia, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Japan, Latvia, and the Netherlands. Customer segments include recreational boaters/anglers and professional/tournament anglers as primary end markets, with secondary reach into marine dealers and service centers, agricultural operators, and municipal/commercial fleets. The company also resells higher-value complementary marine electronics from Garmin, Humminbird, and Minn Kota (trolling motors) to capture bundle value.

The operating model is lean and bootstrapped: no external funding rounds, no parent company, no known enterprise contracts, and founder-direct customer service via phone and text. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the firm has no known acquisitions, leadership changes, or restructuring events — consistent with a stable, owner-operated niche manufacturer that has grown organically since founding rather than via capital infusion or M&A.

Name

BalZout

Legal name

BalZout LLC

Website

https://balzoutllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BalZout LLC is a privately-held, Missouri-based US manufacturer of heavy-duty modular marine electronics mounts, built on a proprietary ball-and-socket system, serving recreational anglers, tournament fishermen, marine dealers, and municipal/agricultural fleet operators via direct e-commerce and a 200+ dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Electronics Mounting Hardware

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Tripods, Mounts & Supports (Tripods, Monopods, Clamps, Action Mounts) (CRACAPAI)

Keywords

• Marine electronics mounts
• Heavy duty brackets
• Boat electronics
• Fishing accessories
• Tablet mounting systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Old Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marine Electronics Mounts: One-time hardware sales of heavy duty marine electronics mounts including single mounts, dual mounts, and AG mounts for various fish finder and chartplotter brands (Garmin, Humminbird, Lowrance, Simrad, Ray Marine, Power Pole Vision).
2. Parts & Accessories: Sales of replacement parts, mounting accessories, knobs, arms, bases, tightening tools, and installation hardware kits.
3. Marine Electronics Resale: Resale of marine electronics including Garmin, Humminbird electronics and Minn Kota trolling motors.
4. Tablet Mounting Solutions: Rigid and affordable tablet mounting solutions for various professional applications including Fire, Law Enforcement, Ambulance, Water Service, and Trash Service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BalZout manufactures heavy-duty mounting systems for marine electronics (fish finders, chartplotters, GPS units, trolling motors) and tablets used in fleet vehicles. Products include single, dual, and agricultural (AG) mounts built around a proprietary 1/4-inch positive locking ball-and-socket mechanism, manufactured in-house in Missouri from US-sourced materials with a lifetime warranty. The company also resells Garmin, Humminbird, and Minn Kota marine electronics through its e-commerce site.

Product overview

BalZout is a marine electronics mounting solutions company offering a modular mounting system consisting of core products (Single Mounts, Dual Mounts, AG Mounts, and Tablet Mounts) along with comprehensive Parts & Accessories. The system uses a 1/4" positive locking ball-and-socket mechanism with 30-degree incremental adjustments. The company also resells complementary marine electronics including Garmin, Humminbird, and Minn Kota products. All mounts are manufactured in-house in the USA using US-sourced materials, backed by a lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Single Mounts Heavy-duty single-display marine electronics mounts built around a 1/4-inch positive locking ball-and-socket mechanism, available in configurations compatible with Garmin, Humminbird, Lowrance, Simrad, Raymarine, and Power-Pole Vision displays. Sold to recreational boaters, anglers, and professional fishermen via direct e-commerce and through marine dealers.
• Dual Mounts (Stacked and Side x Side) Multi-display marine mounting configurations combining two displays via Linking Arms / 4 Link Configuration. Available in stacked (one above the other) and side-by-side arrangements for anglers running more than one fish finder, chartplotter or GPS unit.
• Mount Parts Replacement and upgrade components for BalZout mounting systems, enabling customers to swap, repair, or reconfigure their existing mounts without replacing the entire assembly.
• Mount Accessories Accessory items that complement BalZout mounting systems, such as knobs and tightening tools used with the positive locking ball-and-socket mechanism.
• AG Mounts (Agricultural Pillar Mounts) Pillar-style mounting brackets designed for agricultural equipment such as tractors and UTVs/side-by-sides, applying BalZout's heavy-duty mounting approach to off-road and farm vehicle displays.
• Tablet Mounts for Fleet Vehicles Ruggedized in-vehicle tablet mounting systems featuring Taper Fit Technology for secure docking and undocking, designed for Fire, Law Enforcement, Ambulance, Water Service, and Trash Service fleet vehicles. Compatible with devices including Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. Sold to fleet managers, municipalities and vehicle upfitters via direct sales with a dedicated product representative.
• Titanium Pliers with Line Cutter Titanium fishing pliers with an integrated line cutter, sold as a standalone fishing accessory alongside BalZout's mounting hardware on its e-commerce site.
• Garmin Marine Electronics (Resale) Garmin marine electronics products (fish finders, chartplotters, GPS units) resold by BalZout through its e-commerce site alongside BalZout mounting hardware.
• Humminbird Electronics (Resale) Humminbird marine electronics (fish finders and related equipment) resold by BalZout through its e-commerce site as a complement to its mounting hardware.
• Minn Kota Trolling Motors (Resale) Minn Kota trolling motors resold by BalZout through its e-commerce site alongside BalZout mounting hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electronics stay crystal clear without bouncing or shaking even in heavy chop conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and growth.

• Domestic Marine Dealers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Over 200 domestic marine dealers across US states (Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin). Dealers provide local sales, installation services, and complete marine electronics packages to customers. Many dealers can help with installation and provide full marine electronics gear.
• International Dealers NetworkgrowthChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution partners in Australia (NT Unique Custom Marine), Belgium (Predatorfishing.be), Canada (Bill's Bait and Tackle, FishnTech, Groupe Thomas Marine, JagerTech, Marinetek Systems, Riverside Outdoors, River Runner Recreation, Tompkins Outdoors, 2 Rivers Boat Works), Finland (Apajamatkat), Japan (Bass Boats Japan, SDG Marine), Latvia (SIA Ratter Baits), Netherlands (GoSnoekbaars).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edson International: US manufacturer of marine hardware, including electronics mounting solutions, steering, and pumps for commercial and recreational vessels; overlaps with BalZout's marine mounting offering.
• Scanstrut: UK-based manufacturer of mounting and cable management solutions specifically for marine electronics installations; directly competes in the same marine-electronics mounting niche BalZout serves.
• Seaview Progress: Specializes in marine electronics mounting pods, mounts, and accessories for powerboats and sailboats; competes with BalZout's modular mount system for chartplotter and radar installations.
• RAM Mounts (National Products Inc.): Industry-leading ball-and-socket mounting systems for marine, vehicle, and powersports applications; explicitly named by BalZout as the inferior competitor it is positioning against, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• NavPod: Marine electronics enclosures and mounting pods for chartplotters and fish finders; directly comparable to BalZout's marine electronics mount offerings on powerboats.

Emerging players

• Havis: Manufacturer of rugged mounting, docking, and transport solutions for mobile workers in public safety, military, and enterprise fleets; competes with BalZout's tablet mounting product line.
• Gamber-Johnson: Leading manufacturer of rugged vehicle docking stations and mounting solutions for public safety, utility, and fleet customers; directly comparable to BalZout's tablet mounting line targeting fire, law enforcement, and ambulance services.
• Arkon Solutions: Manufacturer of mounting solutions for tablets, phones, and GPS devices across automotive, marine, and fleet applications; overlaps with BalZout's mount product family.
• ProClip USA: Custom vehicle-specific mounts for mobile devices used by fleets, law enforcement, and commercial drivers; adjacent competitor in the professional vehicle mounting space BalZout targets with tablet mounts.

Regional players

• Gussi Italia: Italian manufacturer of marine electronics mounting solutions and accessories for boats; comparable marine-electronics mounting product line but primarily serves European markets where BalZout also has dealer presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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