Top Picks
AK BOAT TOPS - what we use, recommend and find interesting
Written by our owner
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This isn't about winning. It's about surviving the edge... without losing yourself in the process.
Our Picks
Must Haves
Top Snapper -
The Top Snapper, could easily carry two different names. The hand save or the The top saver. This tool allows you to properly remove one snap at a time, versus ripping multiple and risking breaking snaps, tearing your top or worse damaging your boat. With this you can hook right on to a snap cap and pull with two hands if needed to position the top and snap it down. Ask for a demonstration when at the shop, we go no where without ours and recommend it to everyone!!!..
303 Fabric Guard -
303 Fabric Guard is made by Glen Raven, the same company that made your Sunbrella boat top. There is no better treatment for your top and at a minimum you should be treating with this every two years. See our Care blog about cleaning and treating. It comes in 32oz spray bottles and 128oz bulk. If buying bulk use any spray bottle or garden sprayer.
303 Aerospace Protectant - Vinyl
303 Aerospace Protectant keeps your boat seats alive, UV protection, helps hold colour and flexibility in your seats. Apply frequently and after every rain or cleaning.
30 Seconds - cleaner
Got mold or unknown organic stains on your seats. Spray this on and if organic watch it go from black, to beige to gone. This is a harsh cleaner and not recommended for continual use and always wash the the area immediately with light dish soap and water and rinse again one more time. It is bleach based so wear old clothes. Treat material after use.
Replacement Parts or Additions
Pole Topper Vent
The Boat Vent 3 is the only pole top vent that AK BOAT TOPS uses. It has proven to be the best with no failures to this point. Use in all pole supported areas. Protects the material more and allows great air flow.
Support Pole
Adjustable support pole. Not the one we use, but all we could find online for you. The ones we stock adjust up to 70" with one camlock. Text or email for stock and pricing.... but this one will probably work fine.
FAQs
How do I buy?
Click the product link to purchase directly on Amazon. We are not stocking these items in store. We can order them if you wish.
Are these products tested?
Do you earn commissions?
Can I suggest products?
New to Amazon referrals. Yes, we may get a kick back, but no idea how much or when. We do know it does not affect the price you pay.
Absolutely! All top picks are used by us on an almost daily basis. Other items are ones we have listed as replacement or items of interest. The description should detail what and why we have listed it.
Sure. Email us the info at tops@akboattops.com. We will try it out if we don't already know of it.
Contact
Questions? Reach out anytime.
TEXT or EMAIL
Voice mail available - phone is rarely answered
tops@akboattops.com
613-246-4311
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