EZ-Xtend Zipper Accessories Catalog
Top EZ-Xtend Zipper Accessories
EZ-Xtend Boat Zippers #10 Vislon Extensions
EZ-Xtend Boat Zippers #8 Vislon Extensions
EZ-Xtend Premium Bimini Top Straps with Double Snap Hooks
Engineered by a master fabricator to rescue your outdoor gear from harsh weather wear, these heavy-duty DIY solutions eliminate the need for costly commercial tailoring.
Main Product Categories
EZ-Xtend Boat Zipper Extensions
As the brand’s flagship product, these double-sided, plug-and-play spacer strips instantly add an extra inch of width to marine canvas enclosures that have shrunk from sun and water exposure.
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Thread
Featuring Serabond #92 Bonded Polyester Thread, this highly UV-resistant and rot-proof thread is perfectly calibrated to run smoothly on heavy-duty home sewing machines for effortless canvas and vinyl repairs.
Bimini Top Accessories & Hardware
This line offers replacement Bimini top straps built with marine-grade stainless steel buckles alongside anti-rattle support pole clips engineered for standard 1-inch metal marine tubing.
Premium Webbing & Strapping
This heavy-duty, 1-inch polyester webbing is formulated to outlast standard nylon or polypropylene alternatives when subjected to consistent direct sunlight and abrasive saltwater environments.
Customer Reviews
Mark Henderson “I was about to spend nearly a thousand dollars replacing my shrinking aft curtains until I found the EZ-Xtend boat zipper extensions. The sun had shrunk my canvas so badly that I couldn’t get the teeth within an inch of each other without fearing I’d rip the seams out. I ordered a pair of the #10 Vislon strips, zipped them right into the existing panels on my cruiser, and the fit was absolutely perfect with zero tension. It took me less than five minutes to install them right at the marina, completely saving my enclosure and keeping the rain out all season.”
Sarah Jenkins “Finding a thread that can survive the Florida sun without shredding my domestic sewing machine has been a nightmare until I tried the Serabond #92 thread from this lineup. I used it to patch up some splitting seams on my patio furniture covers and boat vinyl cushions, and it glided through the heavy fabric beautifully without snapping once. After a full year of intense UV exposure and heavy storms, the stitching still looks brand new, showing zero signs of rot or fading.”
David Miller “The Bimini top straps on my pontoon boat snap like clockwork every two seasons due to saltwater degradation, so I upgraded to these heavy-duty polyester straps with the stainless steel double snap hooks. The difference in quality is night and day compared to the cheap nylon straps that came with the boat; these don’t stretch out when the wind kicks up at high speeds. The anti-rattle pole clips were an awesome bonus too, completely silencing the annoying metal-on-metal vibrations I used to hear while idling.”
EZ-Xtend FAQ
Will I need to sew these extensions onto my boat canvas?
No sewing or tailoring is required because these are plug-and-play spacer strips featuring active zipper tracks on both sides. You simply zip one side of the extension into your boat’s existing track and the other side into your loose canvas panel to instantly gain an extra inch of slack.
How do I know whether I need a #8 or a #10 zipper size?
The most reliable method is to check the back or the nose of your current zipper slider, as manufacturers stamp the sizing numbers directly onto the metal or plastic casing. Alternatively, you can use printable sizing guides to physically align your zipper’s teeth against true-to-size matching templates.
Can I buy one long extension strip and cut it up to fix multiple short zippers?
You cannot cut a single long extension piece down to service multiple independent zippers. Every single zipper line on your boat requires its own dedicated EZ-Xtend strip to ensure the starting pins, boxes, and slider mechanisms properly align and lock your canvas safely in place.
What should I do if a one-inch spacer is still not wide enough to close my canvas?
Because the extensions are completely modular, you can zip multiple EZ-Xtend strips together side-by-side. Mating two strips together will comfortably create a two-inch gap filler to accommodate extreme canvas shrinkage.
Do these extensions work on boat covers where the zipper doesn’t come apart at the bottom?
These accessories are designed exclusively for completely separating zippers, which are the types that come completely apart at the bottom using a standard box-and-pin mechanism. They will not function on closed-end canvas tracks or zippers that are permanently sewn shut at one end.
How do I trim the extension to match the exact length of my enclosure panel?
You install the extension directly onto your boat’s canvas track, zip it to the end, and trim the excess material with a pair of sharp scissors. Every order includes a marine-grade stainless steel zipper stop that you crimp onto the final cut tooth using regular pliers to securely lock the slider from pulling off.