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Originally Posted by Dave R

I put these on my last boat: https://www.amazon.com/Thorn-Bimini-...-search&sr=8-3

Worked much better than the original pins that had the spring loaded ball, much more secure and the new tethers looked great at sale time.

Hi Dave. I have the same pins without the ball detent. It's the other end I don't like on mine because the cable is crimped into a fitting which in turn is rigidly riveted to the post. So when the pin and cable swing freely or get forced out of the way the cable end in the fitting gets stressed.
These from Amazon at least allow the cable end to swing freely eliminating the stress point.
A screw in place of the rivet, or another rivet, would be needed to mount the plate. Definitely better. Will consider.
Thanks. You still riding your Regal?