Built with marine-grade materials. Nothing less.
Every component is specified for performance, not price.
Aqualon Edge
Marine-grade, 8.75 oz acrylic-coated polyester. Waterproof, UV-resistant, and breathable. The standard for expedition canoe decks.
300D Hex Grid Ripstop
Gunwale wraps and end caps reinforced with 300D hex grid ripstop polyester for maximum abrasion resistance at every contact point.
400D Ripstop Tunnels
Cockpit tunnels sewn from waterproof 400D ripstop polyester. Lighter and more comfortable against the body than the deck fabric.
Stainless Hardware
Black brass snap studs, stainless D-rings, and marine-rated fasteners throughout. Built to survive salt, sand, and seasons.
A fully outfitted solo expedition deck with all attachment hardware weighs about 5 pounds.
Every solo expedition deck includes:
Three-panel construction
Bow section, stern section, and cockpit tunnel — each cut separately for precise contouring to your hull's geometry.
Anatomic cockpit tunnels
Fitted three-panel tunnels that contour over your knees and lap, with removable side battens to prevent pooling and fabric droop.
Quick-release closures
2-inch Velcro tunnel closures with reinforced rip-tab for fast exit in a capsize. Safety first, always.
Paddle parks
Integrated paddle parks on both the bow and stern sections so your paddle stays put during portages or when you need both hands free.
Map case D-rings
D-rings on the bow section for securing a map case, GPS, or other gear you need within reach on the water.
Painter line tie-downs
Bow and stern tie-down points with optional grommets for painter lines to pass through the deck.
Roll-away tunnel stowage
Tunnels roll up and stow flat when you want deck protection without a body tunnel — ideal for warm-weather paddling.
300D hex grid ripstop reinforcements
Gunwale wraps and bow/stern end caps in 300D hex grid ripstop polyester at every point where the deck contacts the hull.
Custom color options
Choose from five Aqualon Edge colors: Pacific Blue, Forest Green, Charcoal Grey, Red, and Black.
Fitted, not baggy. Safe, not sketchy.
A spray deck is only as good as its weakest point — and for most canoe spray decks, that's the cockpit opening. Loose fabric around the paddler pools water, obstructs movement, and makes a capsize exit slow and dangerous.
Our tunnels are three-panel, anatomically contoured to drape over your knees and lap without excess fabric. Removable HDPE side battens lift the deck off your legs and prevent the inversion that causes pooling. The 2-inch Velcro front seam opens with a single pull of the reinforced rip-tab — tested and designed for fast, reliable capsize exit.
When you don't need the tunnel, it rolls up and stows flat against the deck. Full protection, zero compromise.
Watch the expedition deck walkthrough.
Two ways to secure your deck.
Every spray deck needs a reliable connection to your canoe. We offer two attachment systems — choose based on your paddling style and how permanent you want the installation.
Standard Snaps
Low profile, durable, and simple. Snaps mount directly to the deck edge; studs attach to your hull about 1" below the gunwales. The gunwales protect the snaps from paddle strikes and obstacles. Tension and position are fixed once installed — no adjustments, no fussing.
Best for paddlers who want clean, permanent, no-fuss attachment.
Hybrid Snap-and-Lace
Snaps anchor a lacing system to the hull — the best of both worlds. Quick on-and-off like a snap system with the tensioning flexibility of lacing. Allows you to adjust deck tightness depending on conditions and load. Snaps sit 5–6 inches below the gunwales, so they're more exposed than standard snaps.
Best for paddlers who want adjustable tension or frequently remove the deck.
Drilled and riveted snap studs.
The industry standard for a reason. Drilling and riveting snap studs to your hull is the most durable, most reliable attachment method — especially for deep wilderness use where there's no margin for equipment failure.
If the idea of drilling into your hull gives you pause, we understand. Our detailed installation guide and optional rivet gun rental ($10 rental, $20 refundable deposit) make the process straightforward. The hardware kit includes black brass snap studs, backing washers, and 1/8" diameter blind rivets.
Rivet lengths in the standard kit are 3/8". You may need longer rivets from your local hardware store to accommodate ribs, core material, or repairs specific to your hull.
Your spray deck starts with your hull.
Select your canoe from our pattern library at the top of this page and configure your options. Don't see your boat in the dropdown? No problem — we build all of our patterns from measurements and don't need your boat in the loft.
Follow our measurement guide. It takes about 15 minutes with a tape measure, and we'll create a custom pattern for your hull. For one-off and out-of-production hulls, a one-time $40 patterning fee covers the additional design work.
Spray Deck Measurement GuideOutfitting a different boat?
We build expedition spray decks for tandem canoes and Kruger-style decked expedition canoes, too.
Tandem Expedition Spray Decks
Same construction, same materials, same custom patterning — built for tandem canoes with dual cockpit tunnels.
From $849.00
Kruger Sea Wind Spray Cover
Verlen's legacy, modernized. Aqualon Edge deck with a quick-release tunnel for the Sea Wind, Monarch, and Loon.
$400.00