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| Author: | grillo88 [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bimini Thumb Screws *snap* |
I have an 08 H180 and have had my Bimini top thumb screws break on 2 different occasions. Is this normal? Has any one else had any issues or tips to keep this from happening? I was thinking of somehow using a rubber washer to absorb some of the shake? Thanks! |
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| Author: | Graham R [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 4:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Thumb Screws *snap* |
Didn't someone write up about using ball joints to get round this ( caused by misalignment/ stress on the threaded part) ? A search should find it. Graham |
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| Author: | mikebaker1975 [ Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Thumb Screws *snap* |
Thumb screws?? Color me confused. The only thing I've had an issue with is the bracket that's attached to the boat itself. |
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| Author: | Graham R [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Thumb Screws *snap* |
Some bimini frames are retained by (thumb) screws that go through an "eye" and into a tapped hole. Graham |
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| Author: | robbo3 [ Tue Jul 27, 2010 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bimini Thumb Screws *snap* |
I replaced the screws with the Quick Release Side Mounts, which are much more stable. The first season after I installed the top, I snapped 2 screws and bent another. Also, adding shims between the bracket and the boat may help. See this thread: http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=3262&p=35049&hilit=bimini#p35049 |
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