Bimini Top Strap Repair/Replacement

[VitaminSea]

So we were out on the water today when the Bimini became loose. It appears the plastic buckle used to adjust the length of the strap broke (pic attached). Looking for ideas here as I am not certain how to address this.

I was considering a pair of new straps with stainless hardware, but since the straps have the loop already sewed in (2nd pic), I am not sure how one would easily install without disassembling much of the Bimini frame. Am I missing an obvious solution here that is rather straightforward?

 

[sunbyrned]

Just thinking out loud and off the cuff. Not really sure if this is even a good idea. But, what if you went a head and cut your strap and go with a different design such as an adjustable loop of some sort around the pole and connect another strap to that loop? Here are a couple links to give you some idea what I'm thinking. I haven't put a lot of thought into this but maybe it will spark some creative thinking. If nothing else, it might help you to decide to go this route or disassemble the bimini frame.

Double D-Ring Strap w/ 1 inch Heavyweight Polypropylene

Double d-ring straps with 1 inch heavyweight polypropylene webbing. Light duty tie downs that hold secure, but also allows for quick release. Very fashionable and can be used for a Belt. Customize with many colors of webbing & hardware to chose from.

www.strapworks.com

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1" x 15' Nylon Strap with Loop with Loop is the choice product for securing products in a cargo or moving van that is equipped with wood rail...

movingsuppliesusa.com

 

[VitaminSea]

Just thinking out loud and off the cuff. Not really sure if this is even a good idea. But, what if you went a head and cut your strap and go with a different design such as an adjustable loop of some sort around the pole and connect another strap to that loop? Here are a couple links to give you some idea what I'm thinking. I haven't put a lot of thought into this but maybe it will spark some creative thinking. If nothing else, it might help you to decide to go this route or disassemble the bimini frame.

Double D-Ring Strap w/ 1 inch Heavyweight Polypropylene

Double d-ring straps with 1 inch heavyweight polypropylene webbing. Light duty tie downs that hold secure, but also allows for quick release. Very fashionable and can be used for a Belt. Customize with many colors of webbing & hardware to chose from.

www.strapworks.com

1

1" x 15' Nylon Strap with Loop with Loop is the choice product for securing products in a cargo or moving van that is equipped with wood rail...

movingsuppliesusa.com

Thanks for the thoughts. That was one of my thoughts with the replacement strap was to feed the end with the clip through the loop, around the frame. Tomorrow morning I need to go take another look at the frame and see if that will work.

If I am going to be dissembling the frame, then I think I would replace the entire Bimini, but hoping I don’t have to go that route at this moment.

 

[KC-AR240]

Do a search on Amazon for Plastic Clasps. I had to purchase 4 for my hot tub when the wind blew it off

 

[VitaminSea]

Do a search on Amazon for Plastic Clasps. I had to purchase 4 for my hot tub when the wind blew it off

Thanks for the suggestion. The below is what I am finding. Not seeing how this would assist. Did I find the correct part?

I went ahead and ordered the below, guess I will find out in about 2 weeks if they solve my issue.

 

[VitaminSea]

So initially I over thought this.

I installed the new strap by feeding the clap end of the strap through the stitched in loop (which was around the top of the Bimini frame). Here are two photos comparing the original strap with the new strap. The clap also for the existing hardware, so no need to change that.

Took longer to open the Bimini then it did to install the new strap and cut the old one out.