Manta Racks FM – Floating Mat Storage Rack For Boats

$599.00

Need an easier way to transport your floating water mat on your boat or pontoon boat? We have just the water mat solution for you – the FM Manta Racks System. This water mat rack system has been tested and proven in blue water conditions, ensuring its durability and reliability.

It’s easier, more effective, and more efficient – it’s the all-around best way to transport your floating water pad, keeping that valuable entertainment space organized and out of the way.

FM Floating Mat Rack System Features
  • Securely transport 1 Floating Mat (AKA floating water mats, foam mats, boat float mats, lily pads, etc) up to 18′ long
  • Store and securely transport your water mat with a simple but robust 2-rack system that slides into flush-mounted fishing rod holders
  • The rotating and locking system keeps racks parallel with your gunwale
  • Crafted with salt-sealed, powder-coated aluminum, Stainless Steel hardware
  • Your choice of finish, black or white
  • Manufactured in The USA
  • Store your water mat with peace of mind thanks to our 1 Year Warranty
  • 30-day return period
  • Not sure which angle you need for your rod holders? Click here for help measuring.

There’s only one FM floating mat rack system manufacturer – Manta Racks.

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Product Description

Benefits of the FM: Floating Water Mat Holder For Boats

Benefits of the FM: Floating Water Mat Holder For Boats

Organize & gain more space. The FM Rack System helps you maximize the space in your boat by keeping your water mats and lily pads stowed safely and off the deck, freeing valuable deck space.

Protect and Secure Your Boards. This lily pad holder helps you protect your water mats, keeping them organized and out of the way.

Durable and weather-resistant. We build these racks to last. Constructed with the toughest, most weather-resistant materials, the FM rack system is designed to go the distance, through the most demanding marine conditions. What that translates into ultimately is longevity and a highly reliable investment.

No Permanent Installation Required. These floating mat racks for your boat slide into the reinforced rod holders on your boat, so no installation is required. Use the app below to select the correct racks, then slide them into your fishing rod holders. It’s that easy.

Created for and by Boat Enthusiasts. The Manta Racks FM Rack System is our response to the problem of transporting water mats by boat. There were no water mat racks for boatsthat could safely and securely store our mats. We took the opportunity to fix that problem and developed the FM Rack System. We’ve continually improved this product over the years and are very proud of the top-tier rack system it is today.

Video Transcript:

Designed for Easy Transportation

Hi, I’m Tim, the owner of Manta Racks. We designed rack systems to solve the challenges of transporting:

  • Kayaks
  • Paddleboards
  • Floating mats

Our racks get them out of the way, so you can get your room back.

It’s Easy to Use—No Installation Required

  • It goes right into a rod holder (plug and play)
  • Nothing to install on the boat

Built for Durability & Quality

  • They’re made right here in Florida
  • We contract all the parts in, we bring them in and
  • When we receive your order, we assemble it – we do quality control as your order comes in.
  • Our product is made out of aluminum, it’s:
    • Acid washed
    • Salt sealed
    • Powder-coated for extra protection
  • Equipped with stainless steel hardware

For Boaters Who Do It All

Our customers take Manta Racks to the Bahamas for deep-sea fishing, and more. With our racks, they take paddleboards or kayaks along:

  • They deep-sea fish with their boats and
  • Use the paddleboards or kayaks to Bonefish off of them
  • Manta Racks lets you experience the best of both worlds—offshore and inshore fishing—without sacrificing space on your boat.

The Manta Racks Floating Mat Holder for Boats

How To Measure Rod Holders
The Floating Mat Rack System transports floating pads for boats; 1 floating mat/boat float pad on your boat (up to 18′ long). This system includes two racks and must be set into quality, through-bolted, reinforced fishing rod holders.

The optimal distance between the two-rod holders should be 24″ to 38″.  If a rod holder is at an angle, our system rotates and locks every 22 1/2 degrees so the rack system is parallel with your boat gunwale. Please measure the angle of your rod holder so you get the correct rack system. A 15° rod holder will not work with a 30° Manta Rack product.

Click here to download an app to measure your current rod holder:

Once you have downloaded the Angle Meter App to your smartphone, insert a fishing pole (or other straight object, i.e. mop handle) into the rod holders you plan to use for the racks. With the Angle Meter App opened, place your phone against the pole in the first-rod holder and follow the App’s instructions. The angle will be either a 0, 15, or 30-degree angle.

The App’s results may display the difference between the angle and 90 degrees. For instance, 60 degrees would be a 30-degree rod holder. Repeat this process on the second-rod holder you plan to use. Measure both rod holders, because they may NOT be the same angles. Breathe new life into your boating fun with family and friends, with these helpful mounts. No need to install it, just plug and play.

Looking for good lily pad/floating water pad/huge water mats storage ideas? Don’t hesitate to call us with questions about transporting floating water mats on the lake or ocean using this water mat solution: 1-888-622-0225. Need a Dock and Wall Mounted Fishing Rod Holder? Shop here. Looking for Wakeboard & Waterski Storage Racks instead? Go here.

Additional Information

Weight 18 lbs
Product Dimensions:

Total Width: 25”
Total Height: 15”
Cradle ID Width: 22”
Sits up above Gunnel: 3”-4”

Rod Holder Angleℹ️

(2) 0°, (1) 0° & (1) 15°, (1) 0° & (1) 30°, (2) 15°, (1) 15° & (1) 30°, (2) 30°

Finished color

Black, White

Type of Boat

Bay Boat, Center Console, Dual Console, Second Station with Rocket Launchers

Ride Applicable

Aqua Lily Pad, Floating Mats, Water Mat

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JC
06/16/2025
Justin C.
US US

Exactly what I needed!

I purchased the floating mat rack as well as the wake board rack. After the first day on the water in my new boat, I knew I had to get something to relieve the chaos of items all over the deck. These racks are perfect. Stores everything out of the way until needed. Great quality and excellent customer service. These racks are perfect!!!

06/17/2025

Manta Racks

Thank you for such a great review! Our goal is to help boater's enjoy the day on their boats by reduce the stress of a crowded boat. We are glad that you are happy with your Manta Racks.

MC
05/25/2025
Michael C.
US US

Perfect fit

Made well, fit well, does what it was designed and purchased to do. Great experience!

05/25/2025

Manta Racks

Thank you for the great review. We happy to hear that you are pleased with your Manta Racks.

LR
08/30/2023
Luis R.
US US

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Excellent product works really good. Good quality and it’s made in the US.👍

07/26/2024

Manta Racks

Thank you for your testimony. We hope that you enjoy reclaiming your deck space. We appreciate you taking time to complete our survey and we truly appreciate your business.

MH
03/02/2023
Mike H.
US US

The BEST accessory I bought for my boat !

This company has been great to work with, and helping me decide exactly which racks would be best for my boat with a degree of angle, etc… very nice company to work with excellent product. These racks have freed up space on our boat and they’re very easy to use! Thank you manta racks.

SB
01/09/2021
Scott B.

Perfect Product

The Manta racks are great. High Quality, great looking, and work perfectly. Nothing on the market comes close. installed in less than 5 minutes.

RD
10/04/2020
Robert D.

Great product and tremendous service