Bimini Hardware - Where to get it??

[flycaster1]

I have a 246 Explorer.
I'm looking for the Nylon mounts that screw to the boat for mounting of the Bimini top and allow for attachment of the top and framework.
All I can aquire at West Marine are Taylor Made parts with a different screw spacing and taller height.
Please if anyone knows who made the OEM parts let me know.

Thanks.

[Capt. Bob]

By now I'm sure you know there is a lot of Bimini hardware on the internet, it's just a matter of matching up (as close as possible) to what you have. I don't believe we have ever had a request for this but....

A pic and a couple of dimensions would help us look.

Good luck.

[GoneFission]

Is this the type mount you are looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Bimini-Top-90-deg-deck-hinge-mount-/270913872780?hash=item3f13b9a38c 


One of the better things I did with my bimini was using a slide for the mount.  I allows you to move the bimini up or back up to 36" - it was handy for fishing as well as shade when the sun was in a different place:

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=32392 

http://www.basspro.com/Bimini-Top-Slider-Kit/product/18075/ 

[Capt. Bob]

I'm thinking his Bimini mounts to the windshield.

[flycaster1]

Is this the type mount you are looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-Bimini-Top-90-deg-deck-hinge-mount-/270913872780?hash=item3f13b9a38c 


One of the better things I did with my bimini was using a slide for the mount.  I allows you to move the bimini up or back up to 36" - it was handy for fishing as well as shade when the sun was in a different place:

http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=32392 

http://www.basspro.com/Bimini-Top-Slider-Kit/product/18075/

The top link is what I am looking for as far as type but as every thread at some point gets hi-jacked the next two links clearly could not be used on a 246 explorer as it is a walk around. I simply want to match the OEM with the same screw hole spacing and height.

[flycaster1]

I'm thinking his Bimini mounts to the windshield.

Yes right above the clear section which can be un-zipped for air or night vision.

[RickK]

Might be best to take what you have to a local canvas shop and see if they can match it.
Based on what can I see in your signature pic the bimini pivot is attached to the rear portion of the windshield frame and the bimini ties to the front of the windshield with "camel backs" at the windshield corners. That seems to be the factory way they installed them.

[flycaster1]

By now I'm sure you know there is a lot of Bimini hardware on the internet, it's just a matter of matching up (as close as possible) to what you have. I don't believe we have ever had a request for this but....

A pic and a couple of dimensions would help us look.

Good luck.

Center -to-center hole spacing is between 1-9/16 and 1-5/8"
Who makes these things?

[Capt. Bob]

Not sure you'll find the originals but you can get something close.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-Bimini-Top-Brackets-From-Ski-Nautique-1977-/201358105290?hash=item2ee1e0daca

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Seasense-Brand-Reinforced-White-Nylon-Bimini-Top-Deck-Hinge-with-Thumb-Screw-/301239449996?hash=item462345398c

http://www.marineengine.com/products/accessory.php?in=3161018

Good luck with the hunt.