Bimini top frame pins

[bobkatfly]

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?

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Thanks. You still riding your Regal?

Sold the Regal 3 months ago and replaced it with a Tollycraft 44 CPMY that we keep on the ocean based out of Hampton River Marina. We plan to sell our house next Spring and start cruising the Tollycraft from Canada to the Caribbean full time.