Bimini top frame pins

[bobkatfly]

Originally Posted by Charlie T

It would seem a piece of 1/16" GAC (Galvanized aircraft cable) with a crimp sleeve on either end would solve the issue. It may be hard to find these in small quantities however. In my business we use this exact same product to function as "safety cables" as a secondary means of suspension for small round ceiling speakers. The cable is easily cut and crimped with a heavy duty pair of "linemans pliers" such as the Klien tools model. If you need this I'd be happy to sell you the parts in small quantities for small cost.

Finally got a picture of the pin and broken lanyard.



Thanks Charlie but I think I might go with the assembly Dave refers to from Amazon or purchase a direct replacement and use a screw or pin that allows the crimped fitting to swing instead of fixing it rigid.

Dave, good luck with your upcoming adventure. How long you been dreaming this?

[fatlazyless]

Is two pins/12.99, shipping included at ebay.com ...... 'Bimini spring top release pin' ... in stainless

[ApS]

You can make your own. Depending on the diameter of the cable needed, kits start at $22.

This Amazon kit starts you off with a good selection of ferrules:

https://www.amazon.com/Glarks-Crimpi...gateway&sr=8-9

I bought my kit years ago and just made a bunch of ⅛-inch (heavy) cables for a sailboat.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Dave, good luck with your upcoming adventure. How long you been dreaming this?

A loooong time. Having a blast just getting used to the boat. We've put over 215 hours on it this season already.