Canvas Mounting Hardware for Flexible Solar Panels (Bolt-on Kit) - Small Panels

Canvas Mounting Hardware for Flexible Solar Panels (Bolt-on Kit) - Small Panels

Secure your flexible solar panels to a canvas bimini, dodger, or other suitable marine canvas surface with our Bolt-On Kit.

Designed specifically for small flexible solar panels, this stainless steel mounting hardware kit provides the components needed to create 4 secure mounting points. The included fender washers help distribute pressure across the panel and canvas, while nylon locking nuts help resist loosening from vibration.

Whether you're mounting a flexible solar panel on a boat bimini or another suitable canvas surface, the Bolt-On Kit provides a straightforward mechanical mounting solution without relying solely on adhesives.

Stainless Steel Hardware for Marine Applications

Kit includes 4 sets of bolt hardware. All metal parts are stainless steel. Made for holding flexible solar panels to the bimini. To install, heat a hot pick or awl to poke (and singe fibers) through the bimini. A bit of silicone between the fender washers is not a bad idea though not necessary for waterproofness.

What's Included

The kit includes:

• 8 fender washers
• 8 small washers
• 4 bolts
• 4 nuts
• 4 nylon locking nuts

Designed for Flexible Solar Panels on Canvas Biminis

This mounting hardware is ideal for securing flexible solar panels to:

• Canvas biminis
• Dodger tops
• Boat canvas enclosures
• Other suitable marine canvas surfaces

Attaching Solar Panels to a Canvas Bimini or Dodger Using the “bolt-on” Method 

The bolt on kit contains  fender washers, washers, nuts and bolts.  Refer to diagram to see how the components are assembled. 

1. Place the solar panel on the canvas where it is to be mounted.  Give it time to be 
   warmed by the sun and nestle into the canvas. 
2. Mark each of the grommet holes on the canvas. 
3. Puncture the canvas at one of the grommet locations with a hole punch or sharp object (nail, awl, or ice pick).  A heated punch will fuse the Sunbrella fabric fibers together strengthening the hole area. 
4. Place a fender washer onto the ¾” 10-24 bolt and (optional) apply a small amount of adhesive or silicone around the bolt. 
5. Insert the bolt with fender washer through the canvas. 
6. Apply a small amount of adhesive or silicone around the bolt sticking through the canvas and place a fender washer on the bolt. 
7. Tighten a 10-24 nut on the bolt securing the canvas between the fender washers. 
8. Place a small washer onto the bolt (optional). 
9. Slide the panel grommet over the bolt, place a second small washer onto the bolt and secure the assembly with a lock nut. 
10. With one grommet in place inspect the hole positions for the other grommets to be sure they are in the correct position. 
11. Repeat steps 3 through 11 for each solar panel grommet. 

For more detailed instruction, learn here: CMPower Semi-Flexible Panel Installation Guide