Telescopic Boat Awning for T-Top/Rigid Roof – Stainless Adjustable Shade (Blue)

The telescopic awning with stainless steel arms is a versatile shading solution for your boat, specifically designed to work with T-Top roofs, hardtops, or roll-bar/flybridge structures. With this system, you can quickly deploy a spacious sunshade over exposed deck areas – for example, the aft cockpit of a center console or the seating area of a flybridge yacht – and retract it when it’s not needed.

Construction and Materials: The kit includes telescoping support poles made entirely from polished AISI 316 stainless steel. This ensures exceptional corrosion resistance and strength. Each pole is length-adjustable – about 1.3 m when retracted and up to 2.0 m when fully extended. This telescopic mechanism lets you tailor the canopy’s reach to your boat’s dimensions and desired coverage. The poles are designed to insert directly into standard fishing rod holder openings on your T-Top or radar arch. That means installation requires no drilling or special brackets – you utilize the boat’s existing rod holder sockets, which provide secure mounting points.

Adjustability and convenience: Once inserted into the holders, the canopy’s height can be adjusted by sliding the telescopic sections and locking them in place. You can position the canopy higher or lower, as well as adjust its angle, to block low afternoon sun or allow more airflow. When the shade is not needed, the supports collapse and stow easily – simply lift them out of the holders and telescope them down to a compact size. The fabric canopy can remain attached to the poles and be rolled/folded up neatly, or it can be completely detached for long-term storage. The entire process takes only minutes, which makes this awning extremely convenient for quickly setting up at anchor and packing away before getting underway.

Fabric and durability: The canopy is made from special high-density ATLAS marine fabric (310 g/m²), which offers greater strength and resilience compared to standard bimini canvases. This fabric is treated/laminated for 100% waterproof performance, so you’ll stay dry even in a light rain. At the same time, it’s breathable and won’t trap heat underneath. Its UV-protection shields passengers from harmful rays and ensures the material itself won’t fade or weaken after prolonged sun exposure. The fabric is navy blue, complementing the marine aesthetic and reducing glare. The awning is tested for wind loads up to ~20 knots – thanks to the sturdy arms and tensioned fabric, it can be used in gentle cruising or a light breeze without issue. (For safety, it’s advised to take it down at planing speeds or in strong winds.)

Versatility of use: This telescopic shade is truly multifunctional. It can serve as an extended aft shade for boats with T-Tops – for instance, during fishing, it will cover more of the cockpit workspace. It can also be used on boats with hardtops or flybridges: for example, on a cruiser, it can be mounted to the flybridge rail to shade the cockpit below. Another use is on sailboats – inserted into rail mounts or a backstay arch to cover the yacht’s cockpit when sails are down. The key is that the boat has suitable cylindrical sockets/holders where the poles can be secured. If needed, universal rod-holder mounts or clamp-on bases can be added to create mounting points.

Sizes and variants: Several size configurations of the awning are available to suit different boat dimensions:

• The smallest set provides coverage roughly 1.80 m wide by 1.50 m deep (at full extension) – ideal for smaller boats around 16–20 feet.
• Mid-range versions cover about 2.10 x 2.00 m or 2.60 x 2.30 m areas – excellent for mid-sized boats ~22–26 feet, typical of center consoles or cruising yachts.
• The largest option spans up to ~2.90 x 2.90 m of shade – intended for big yachts 33+ feet, where there’s a broad open deck area to cover.

(Note: Width (A) refers to the shaded width across beam, Length (B) is how far fore/aft the shade extends, and C is the distance between the support poles. For example, configuration A=290, B=290, C=260 cm will shade an area roughly 2.9 m by 2.9 m.)

With this telescopic boat awning, you’ll create a cool refuge on board wherever you are. It combines professional-grade build quality, ease of use, and versatility – perfect for those who want to enjoy their time on the water protected from the sun, without making permanent modifications to their vessel.