General Boat Hardware

Are you thinking about rigging that motorboat for remote steering, but can't justify the cost of the new push-pull units? Or do you just want to enjoy the challenge of doing it in a more traditional way? (It might be a good idea to read Max's column...

Investment Cast 316 Stainless Steel 90° Mount Deck Hinge for mounting biminis. Part # Description Base Pin Fastner SD-270200 90 degree Deck Hinge 3/4" x 2-1/4" 1/4" #10FH

This stainless steel deck plate can be used with our RL-305-B blocks. Takes #8 RH screws. Base 2-1/2" long. Stainless steel. You may need a 5/8" x 3/16" Clevis Pin

These straps (sold as a pair) will work in most bimini applications. The 1" wide nylon strap is plenty strong and the chrome plated clip makes it easy to release straps to fold bimini. Straps are used as in the sketch below (straps are marked with "S"...

Ball bearing swivels like this one have lower friction and higher working loads than non ball bearing versions. Used in conjunction with blocks and rigging systems to provide articulation and rotation. Not suitable for high speed rotating...

Stainless Steel These tangs are made from 0.062" stock and have 3/16" dia holes in the ends. The hole centers are 1/2" from the ends. Nominal lengths are not from hole centers but total overall length.

Injection Molded Acetal Make your own bungie cords or creat elastic tie-downs for your boat - lots of uses for these easy to install and neat looking hooks that won't ever rust. 1/4" shock cord only. Part# A B C Cord...

A note about tubing/pipe/conduit: Generally speaking, these bimini parts are made to be used with standard aluminum or stainless steel tubing in 3/4" and 7/8" sizes. Other materials such as electrical conduit or pipe can sometimes be used but the fit...

If you want to make a bimini out of square tubing, you can use these fittings. Use the regular hinges. The square insert fits 7/8" inside square tubing - 1" x 1" outside tubing dimensions.

Make eyes in rope or wire ropeRonstan ThimblesCable Ø1/8"1/4 in.A11/32"13/16 in.B3/16"11/32 in.C5/8"1 5/16 in.Weight0.1 oz.0.7 oz.

Our most economical deckplate This is a new product from Sea-Dog. Of course, deck plates are not new, but ones made of Polypropylene are. I think these may be better than the ABS ones as Polypro is more flexible and resistant to more chemicals...

Features65mm (2 1/2") long.18mm (11/16") wide.4mm (5/32) mounting holes.Typically used on dinghies, catamarans and small keelboatsGrade 316 stainless steelHere is a view of the cleat from the front showing the fairlead or guide: