Awning accessories and spare parts are essential for keeping your awning efficient, stable, and safe over time, especially in marine environments where wear and tear and salt exposure are constant.
๐งฉ ACCESSORIES for boat awnings
๐ฉ Structure and fixings
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Stainless steel or anodized aluminum tubes (usually 20โ25 mm diameter)
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Adjustable joints and swivels (to adapt inclinations)
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End caps , with or without ring
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Crosses and T or L connections
๐งท Fixings to the deck or wall
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Awning legs (articulated or fixed)
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Bayonet mounts (quick to remove)
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Quick release closures or thru axles
๐งต Textiles and canvas accessories
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Replacement canvas (nautical acrylic or PVC fabric, often Sunbrella or equivalent)
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Stainless steel or brass eyelets
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YKK marine zippers (sun and salt resistant)
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Tension bands and adjustable tapes
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Elastic or marine textile cords
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Tenax, Lift-the-dot or Dot Durable snap fasteners
๐ฌ๏ธ Extra accessories
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Side awnings or sunshade extensions
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Awning cover (to protect when folded)
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Awning covers
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Adjustable windproof straps
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Folding or telescopic systems
๐ง Common spare parts
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Broken or loose joints
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Rusty or missing clips
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Torn or discolored fabrics
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Missing buttonholes or stripped buttons
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Bent tubes after strong winds or impacts
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Recommended materials
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AISI 316 stainless steel for metal components (excellent against marine corrosion)
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Acrylic fabrics for UV, salt and mold resistance
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Reinforced marine plastic for lightweight non-structural components
๐ ๏ธ Practical tip
Always keep an emergency awning kit on board, with:
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1 or 2 spare joints
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eyelets + pliers to apply them
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1 m of nautical elastic cord
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waterproofing and anti-UV spray for fabric