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 Post subject: bimini arch
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2011 4:11 pm 
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I have a 2008 Horizon 260, which I love. The problem is that the bimini arch design is flawed. I boat on a rouch lake, and the arch has broken twice at the base where connected. Actually what happened is the pressure of the waves, broke the bolt where it was attached. This caused the arch to fall and "scratch" the boat. Of course, the dealer fixed it under warranty, but it has happened twice. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions?
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 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2011 4:54 pm 
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I believe my '06 260 had the same design. I assume you're referring to the bimini poles when you say "arch". I had one of the mounting screws break when towing. Never on the water. You might try and find some hardened type of screw? It's a horrible mounting method. I gave some thought to trying to modify it but sold it instead. :). Post a pic and maybe someone can come up with a better solution.

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 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2011 5:00 pm 
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thanks for input - i will post take some pics as suggested
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230 Mike
 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2011 6:12 pm 
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What exactly is breaking - the screw, the end connector, the mount, the pole?

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 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Fri May 06, 2011 8:25 pm 
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Good question mike! I assumed screw because that's what happened to me. Maybe a "softer" metal would be better to allow a little give?

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 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 8:47 am 
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I had similar issue on my bimini and modified with using eye ball joint (Hime joint)
Take a look at my post

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 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 7:51 am 
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230 Mike wrote:
What exactly is breaking - the screw, the end connector, the mount, the pole?

The screw is breaking. All the weight and the pressure of bouncing from rough water just wearing it down until it snaps in center. When this happens, pole slides - "scrapes" down side of boat. It has happened twice. Dealer admits design terribly flawed!
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 Post subject: Re: bimini arch
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:03 am 
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see the thread from Flyinng Sushi's post, i followed his lead and it worked great.....

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