Escaping to be on a boat is music to many an ear.
Having the ability to sleep on one overnight is even better.
However, the gentle rocking and ocean harmony can quickly be disrupted by the indiscriminate thumping of waves on the bow. While some can live with it, many more find it frustrating, particularly when it robs them of a good night’s sleep.
Along comes Lap-Stop. The brainchild of a boating veteran from a long line of generational boaties, this is a product born from lived experience. Years of trial and error, persistence, and refinement have culminated in a simple yet highly effective solution for anyone seeking a quieter, more comfortable night at anchor.
Lap-Stop is a floating wave attenuator designed specifically for yachts and motorboats. Positioned at the bow, it works to flatten wind chop before it reaches the hull, dramatically reducing the familiar slap and lap that can make sleeping in the v-berth a challenge. It’s a concept that immediately resonates with anyone who has spent time overnight on the water.
What makes Lap-Stop particularly compelling is its measurable performance.
The product reports up to a 50 per cent reduction in lapping noise, tested using a decibel reader, not just a perceived improvement, but a quantifiable one. With around three metres of coverage on either side of the bow, it creates a calm zone that makes a genuine difference, and it has been engineered to suit both sail and motor vessels up to 50 feet.
This is very much a case of a solution designed by people who understand the problem. Boaties have long tried to manage bow noise through workarounds, repositioning at anchor, altering trim, or simply accepting it as part of the experience. Lap-Stop stands out as a purpose-built product that directly addresses the issue, and does so with impressive simplicity.
That simplicity extends to deployment. Getting set up is refreshingly straightforward, the unit is inflated, the supplied lines are attached, and the device is positioned at the bow before being secured to the anchor chain or mooring line. A quick adjustment of the tension ensures it is sitting correctly, and from there, it immediately begins doing its job, calming the water and reducing the impact of wave action against the hull.
Construction quality is equally reassuring. Built from durable marine-grade inflatable material, Lap-Stop is designed to withstand the marine environment without compromising your vessel’s finish. There are no sharp edges or abrasive surfaces, and importantly, no permanent fittings required. There is no drilling, no complex installation, just a practical, deploy-and-go solution that fits seamlessly into the boating routine.
Storage has also been well thought through. Once deflated, Lap-Stop packs down into a compact canvas storage bag (approximately 1m x 50cm), while its weighted cylinders can be easily stowed in a locker. It’s a product that respects the realities of onboard space, making it as convenient to store as it is to use.
Inside the box, everything needed to get started is included, the inflatable Lap-Stop unit, weighted stabilising cylinders, ropes for attachment, and a durable storage bag. It’s a complete system, ready for immediate use.
For those who prefer a quicker setup, 313 Marine also suggests pairing the unit with the Fanttik X9 Cross Paddle Board Pump, offering a fast and efficient alternative to manual inflation.
Mike Carnemolla
Mike Carnemolla from 313 Marine, and a third-generation boater, sums up the journey behind the product:
“My family loves their boating, and for as long as I can remember, boating with my dad, or granddad, overnight sleeps on the boat were sometimes tarnished by the waves hitting on the bow. It’s something that I have always believed could be solved. After years of testing, trials, errors and wins, we now have a product that is music to many ears. Our overnight boating stays now have a new tune to them. One that allows us all to sleep that little bit better.”
Lap-Stop is, quite simply, made by boaties, for boaties, and it shows. It tackles a universal challenge with a smart, well-executed solution that enhances the onboard experience in a meaningful way. For anyone who enjoys nights at anchor, it may just be one of those products that once used, you wonder how you ever went without.
Lap-Stop is available through 313 Marine website HERE , or to learn more, visit the Lap-Stop website HERE.
