Anchor Light on Bimini loose

Broadway

Last year I raised my motor while the bimini was all the way down and the motor hit the light on top of the bimini rail.  No matter how tight I get the screw, it always comes loose.  I think the motor bent the shaft of the light and the opening that slides onto the bimini rail is not snug.  Should I get a new light and shaft or larger screw?

cjjjdeck

The screw on the base of my bimini light does not make it a tight connection or stiffen the pole to the base, it always has a bit of movement.  Take a closer look at the base and see if it might be the damaged part.  You might have pulled the screw through the base effectively reaming out the mounting hole.  I would try the bigger screw path first, you can always purchase a new light assembly.