Bimini Stainless Steel Safety Pull Pins

[Matt M]

Friends,

Can anyone provide me (or to the group) what the exact measurement is of the Bimini Stainless Steel Safety Pull Pins? The lanyards have rusted and the previous pins have fell off. I need to know what the exact measurement is and if its in metric or inches. Right now I'm using a screw and nut to hold the bimini up. Any suggestion or assistance is greatly appreciated.

 

[Andy S]

I pretty sure these are the ones you are looking for, http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro...nless-Steel-1/4-Pull-Pin-with-Lanyard&i=34364

I did away with the pin method and went with a quick release, http://shop.acconmarine.com/products/63-401-quick-release.aspx

 

[Bruce]

@andy07sx230ho, those quick releases are awesome. I am adding them to my planned mods list!

 

[Julian]

I pretty sure these are the ones you are looking for, http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro...nless-Steel-1/4-Pull-Pin-with-Lanyard&i=34364

I did away with the pin method and went with a quick release, http://shop.acconmarine.com/products/63-401-quick-release.aspx

Did the screw holes from the "pin"plate line up with the new quick release? If they did....I'm placing my order today!!!

 

[Andy S]

@andy07sx230ho, those quick releases are awesome. I am adding them to my planned mods list!

Did the screw holes from the "pin"plate line up with the new quick release? If they did....I'm placing my order today!!!

@Bruce, if you go to the quick release you will need to add a clip to hold the rear pole when not in use, something similar to pictured below. A Yamaha part number for those clips is F0R-U781B-00-00

@Julian, I used the factory front hole but the aft hole spread isn't enough, so I had to drill a new hole for the quick release. I did fill the factory aft hole before final install of the quick release.

 

[Scottintexas]

@Matt M welcome to the club, update your profile with your location so we know where your at,

I believe this might be what your looking for but I don't know about your exact boat,
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/pro...inless-Steel-1/4-Removable-Pin&i=34365&r=view

Mine broke two years ago and I've been using a piece of twisted 12ga wire to hold in place, last night I broke one of my Bimini support joints so this is going to get fixed this year!

 

[Julian]

The only drawback I can see with this appoach on my model year is we have two sets of legs (one short for storage) and one long for when they are up, so I'll need to buy an extra set of "feet" and the short legs won't be pinned in when underway (which shouldn't be an issue), but WILL eliminate an issue that drives me BONKERS....which is when the pin isn't put in the short legs and it clangs against the post constantly.....

@andy07sx230ho Did the plate cover up the rear hole?

 

[Andy S]

The only drawback I can see with this appoach on my model year is we have two sets of legs (one short for storage) and one long for when they are up, so I'll need to buy an extra set of "feet" and the short legs won't be pinned in when underway (which shouldn't be an issue), but WILL eliminate an issue that drives me BONKERS....which is when the pin isn't put in the short legs and it clangs against the post constantly.....

@andy07sx230ho Did the plate cover up the rear hole?

Yes the quick release base covers the rear hole.

 

[Noko]

Just bought a set. Thanks

 

[cozilla]

Thanks @andy07sx230ho just purchased a set of the quick release hinges at http://www.skidim.com/ for 22 a piece.

Located right there in Chapin, SC as well.

 

[Julian]

Ordered mine too (and extra pins for the 2nd legs the 2003-06 biminis have)

 

[Topper232]

Great find as I've struggled with this also. Just ordered mine.

Thanks,

 

[Bruce]

Great Lakes Skipper has what I believe to be the same bimini quick release or perhaps a previous version for $40 + $6 shipping per pair. http://greatlakesskipper.com/cruise...ni-top-quick-release-hinge-bracket-mount-pair .

I also ordered a $5 set of bimini eyes (strap attachments) as mine are getting worn http://greatlakesskipper.com/standard-1-3-8-inch-stainless-steel-boat-bimini-eye-straps-set-of-4

 

[cozilla]

Nice find @Bruce

 

[Julian]

Yeah....nice find @Bruce pity I already ordered off Amazon! That'll teach me for being to quick to pull the trigger!

 

[Bruce]

What is everyone planning to do about the clips Andy suggested were needed?

I am thinking about trying a velcro cable tie wrapped around one pole that would wrap around both when they are stored.

 

[Andy S]

These will also work, http://www.replacementboatparts.com/Ladderclips.aspx , you will 7/8" at a cost of $5.49 each.

 

[Andy S]

This is even cheaper and with free shipping, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bimini-Clip...m-Sea-Ray-Bayliner-Mariah-Regal-/141393723853

 

[Bruce]

Thanks @andy07sx230ho, those are great suggestions.

 

[cozilla]

@Bruce I went ahead and ordered the Yamaha ones that @andy07sx230ho posted above. Should be here on Saturday.