Deck ball joint, stainless steel AISI 316 - Removable for deck mounting

The removable deck ball joint made of AISI 316 stainless steel is the professional solution for flexible deck mounting of canopy frames. With a removable base plate – ideal for sprayhoods, bimini tops, and all deck-mounted applications.

Product features

• Stainless steel AISI 316 (A4) - Highest corrosion resistance for marine applications
• Removable - With base plate for quick disassembly
• Ball joint - For flexible movement in all directions
• Deck mounting - Secure attachment to the deck
• Two pipe diameters - For 22mm and 25mm pipes
• Saltwater resistant - Ideal for continuous use on boats

Available versions

Application areas

• Deck mounting of sprayhood poles
• Bimini top attachment to the deck
• Convertible top deck fastening
• Sunshade frame with deck mounting
• Cover tubes with removable mounting
• All applications with deck ball joints

Material advantage of stainless steel AISI 316 (A4)

AISI 316 stainless steel (also known as A4 or V4A) contains molybdenum and therefore offers significantly higher corrosion resistance than standard stainless steel. This makes the deck ball joint particularly suitable for:

• Continuous saltwater contact
• Aggressive marine environments
• Long-term outdoor applications without maintenance
• Professional boat and yacht equipment
• Areas with frequent movement and stress

Removable - Quick assembly and disassembly

With base plate: The deck ball joint consists of two parts – the ball joint and the base plate. This allows for quick disassembly without having to remove the base plate from the deck.

Quick disassembly: Ideal for seasonal covers or temporary structures. The ball joint can be easily removed from the base plate while the base plate remains mounted on the deck.

Time saving: When reassembling, only the ball joint needs to be placed back onto the base plate - no screws on the deck need to be loosened.

Ball joint - Maximum mobility

Flexible movement: The ball joint allows flexible movement in all directions, ideal for convertible top frames that need to adapt to different positions.

Stable mounting: Despite its mobility, the ball joint offers a stable and secure attachment to the deck.

Technical details

Material: Stainless steel AISI 316 (A4) - Highly corrosion resistant.

Thread: Metric - For both versions.

Length (L): 82.0 mm - total length of the ball joint.

Width (B): 29.0 mm - width of the base plate.

Base plate: Sold separately (EK9799).

Assembly and use

The base plate is screwed to the deck. The ball joint is slid onto the end of the tube and tightened with the setscrew. The ball joint is then placed on the base plate and secured.

• Mount the base plate - Screw it to the deck
• Slide the ball joint onto the end of the pipe.
• Secure - Tighten securely with a setscrew.
• Connect - Place ball joint on base plate

Advantages

• Highly corrosion-resistant - AISI 316 stainless steel for maximum service life
• Removable - Quick assembly and disassembly
• Ball joint - Flexible movement in all directions
• Deck mounting - Secure attachment to the deck
• Two pipe diameters - For 22mm and 25mm pipes
• Professional quality - proven in maritime use

Ideal for

• Sailing yachts with sprayhood
• Motorboats with bimini top
• Boats with seasonal covers
• Professional boat builders and sailmakers
• Deck mounting of convertible top frames
• All applications with removable ball joints