Sea-Dog Hinged Tee 90 Degree 1 Inch Stainless Fitting
Sea-Dog Hinged Tee 90 Degree 1 Inch Stainless Fitting — Product description
Need to join 1-inch tube at a right angle and still let it fold flat? The Sea-Dog Hinged Tee does exactly that. Marine-grade stainless steel, a clean 90-degree tee, and a hinged leg that pivots instead of locking solid. It's the fitting boaters reach for on bimini frames, canvas enclosures, and custom rail work.
Every canvas frame and rail run needs a way to turn a corner. The Sea-Dog Hinged Tee is one of those small parts that quietly holds the whole thing together. It joins three lengths of 1-inch outer-diameter tube in a tee, sets the branch at a clean 90 degrees, and adds a hinge so that leg can pivot instead of sitting rigid. That hinge is the whole point. When you fold your bimini top down for the run home, the frame has to collapse without fighting you, and a hinged fitting lets it do that.
It's machined from stainless steel, so it lives outside in salt spray and sun the way marine hardware has to. No flaking paint, no rust bleed staining your gelcoat, no chalky fade after a couple of seasons. One inch is the standard tube size for most bimini bows, canvas enclosures, and hand-rail frames, so this drops straight into the stock most boaters already have on the boat.
Where does it earn its keep? Bimini and T-top frames, first and foremost, where a folding joint is the difference between a top that stows flat and one that jams. Canvas and camper enclosures use them at the corners. And if you build custom tube work, a radar arch brace, a rocket-launcher frame, a grab rail, a hinged tee gives you a pivoting three-way junction without welding. You bolt the tube in, snug it down, and you're rigging.
A quick word on what this is and isn't. It's a single fitting, not a kit, so you're buying one connector, not a whole frame. And it's built for 1-inch tube. If your rail is 7/8-inch or 1-1/4-inch stock, this won't seat right, so measure the outer diameter before you order. Get the size correct and it's a lifetime part, the kind you install once and forget about.
Key Features
- Marine-grade stainless steel stands up to salt spray and UV without rusting or fading
- Sized for 1-inch outer-diameter tube, the standard rail and frame stock on most boats
- Tee configuration joins three tube runs in one three-way junction
- Branch set at a clean 90-degree angle for square corners and frames
- Hinged leg pivots so the frame can fold or angle instead of locking rigid
- Ideal for bimini and T-top frames, canvas enclosures, hand rails, and custom tube fabrication
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 Hinged Tee, 90 Degree Angle, Stainless Steel, 1 Inch Outer Diameter |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sea-Dog |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 290904-1 |
| UPC | 035514290166 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Fitting Type | Hinged Tee |
| Angle | 90 Degrees |
| Tube Outer Diameter | 1 Inch |
| Configuration | Tee (Three-Way) |
Frequently asked questions
What tube size does this hinged tee fit?
It's built for 1-inch outer-diameter tube, which is the standard stock on most bimini bows, canvas frames, and hand rails. Measure the outer diameter of your existing tube before ordering. It won't seat correctly on 7/8-inch or 1-1/4-inch tube.
What does the hinge actually do?
The hinged leg pivots instead of sitting rigid. That lets a bimini top or canvas frame fold down and stow flat rather than staying locked at a fixed angle. It's what makes a folding frame possible.
Is it really stainless steel?
Yes. It's made from stainless steel, so it handles constant salt spray and sun without rusting, flaking, or staining your gelcoat. That's why it holds up outdoors season after season.
What can I use it for?
Bimini and T-top frames, camper and canvas enclosures, hand rails, and custom tube projects like radar arch braces or rocket-launcher frames. Anywhere you need to join 1-inch tube at a right angle with a leg that folds.
Does this come as a complete frame or kit?
No. This is a single hinged tee fitting, not a kit. You're buying one three-way connector. You'll need your own tube and any additional fittings to build out a full frame.
What angle is the tee?
The branch sits at 90 degrees, giving you a square, right-angle junction. Combined with the tee shape, that's a clean three-way corner for framing.
