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Did the old screw holes from the previous mount in the boat line up with the new one you bought? I don’t want to have to drill extra holes in my boat.Same thing happened to me after a time.
I drilled out the rivet and just put a screw in there. Then I replaced the end into which that pin fits with this:
Amazon.com : Accon Quick Release Bimini Top Swivel Hinge Deck/Side Mount 316 Stainless Steel Each : Sports & Outdoors
Amazon.com : Accon Quick Release Bimini Top Swivel Hinge Deck/Side Mount 316 Stainless Steel Each : Sports & Outdoorssmile.amazon.com
Works wonderfully and never looked back...