Sea-Dog Stainless Top Slide w/ Bolt | 270166-1
Sea-Dog Stainless Top Slide w/ Bolt | 270166-1 — Product description
The Sea-Dog Top Slide is the little stainless fitting that holds a bimini or canopy frame together and lets it fold. Built for 7/8-inch round tube with a 1/4-inch pin, and the bolt's included. Stainless steel, so salt and sun don't win. Sold as a single piece for a new build or a repair.
The Sea-Dog Top Slide is one of those small stainless fittings that quietly holds your bimini or canopy frame together. It's built for 7/8-inch round tube, takes a 1/4-inch pin, and comes with the bolt you need to fasten it down. Made from stainless steel, so it lives outside in salt and sun without rusting up on you.
This is the hinged style, sold as a single piece. If you're building a top frame from scratch or repairing one where a slide has seized or corroded, this is the part that lets the frame pivot and fold. Match it to your existing 7/8-inch tubing and 1/4-inch pin hardware and it drops right in.
Who needs one? Anyone running a bimini top, a folding canopy, or a T-top frame built on 7/8-inch tube. Slides like this take a beating. They flex every time you raise or lower the top, and the cheap plated ones pit and freeze after a couple seasons. Stainless holds up. That's the whole point of paying a little more up front.
A quick note on fit. Marine canvas hardware isn't fully universal, so measure your tube before ordering. This one is for 7/8-inch round tube with a 1/4-inch pin. If your frame runs a different tube diameter or pin size, it won't seat right. Not sure what you've got? Send us a photo and a couple measurements and we'll tell you if this is your part.
We keep the common Sea-Dog top hardware on the shelf because these are the pieces that strand a top mid-season. One frozen slide and the top won't fold, or worse, it won't stand up. Keeping a spare in the console isn't a bad idea if you run your boat hard. And when you install it, a dab of anti-seize on the pin and bolt goes a long way. It keeps the stainless from galling and saves you a fight the next time you need to take the fitting apart.
Key Features
- Fits 7/8-inch round tube, the common bimini and canopy frame size
- 1/4-inch pin size to match standard marine top hardware
- Stainless steel construction resists salt corrosion and UV
- Hinged design lets the top frame pivot and fold
- Bolt included for direct fastening, no extra hardware to source
- Sold as a single piece for building or repairing a top frame
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Sea-Dog reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Top Slide with Bolt, 7/8 Inch Tubing |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 270166-1 |
| UPC | 035514270670 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Tubing Size | 7/8 Inch |
| Pin Size | 1/4 Inch |
| Fitting Type | Top Slide |
| Style | Hinged |
| Tube Shape | Round |
| Mounting Hardware | Bolt Included |
| Quantity | Single |
Frequently asked questions
What tube size does this top slide fit?
It's made for 7/8-inch round tube with a 1/4-inch pin. Measure your frame before ordering, because canvas hardware isn't fully universal.
Is the bolt included?
Yes. This is the with-bolt version, so the fastener you need to mount it ships in the package.
What is it made of?
Stainless steel. That's what lets it live out in salt and sun without pitting or freezing up the way plated fittings do.
Do I get one or a pair?
This is sold as a single piece. If your frame needs two, order the quantity you need.
What does a top slide actually do?
It's the hinged fitting on a bimini or canopy frame that lets the top pivot and fold. When one seizes, the top stops folding, so it's a common repair part.
Will it fit my existing frame?
If your frame uses 7/8-inch round tube and a 1/4-inch pin, yes. If you're not sure of your measurements, send us a photo and we'll help you confirm.
