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Bimini Quick Release Hinge - Post Only

Dacy75
Dacy75 Member Posts: 2 ✭
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I have a 2008 Hurricane 2200 Sundeck outfitted with the Quick Release Bimini "Hinges" for my Bimini top. The hinges lock into a base into 7 places. The main hinges in the middle of the boat are 5/8" in diameter and the rest are smaller. Not sure what size but all hinges I have tried to order only come as 5/8" and changing the base in all but one spot is impossible. Does anyone have an idea what size the smaller hinges are or where I could get them? Thanks
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  • Capt_Steve
    Capt_Steve Member Posts: 416 admin
    From [Terri Gipson] This can be purchased with any local Hurricane Dealer.  The larger ones are what is being used today – they remove the black plastic insert – which then allow the 1 inch to be used.
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  • jonesla
    jonesla Member Posts: 2 ✭
    I am new to the forum and I realize this is an old post...so hopefully someone will still respond. I also have 2008 2200 Sundeck and I think the part I'm looking for is the post as well. I need that little black insert (circle) that fits inside of the base. I didn't realize they were different sizes. two of mine are broken. I called a Hurricane dealer and sent them a photo. He said I need the quick release post and they were 25.00 each (which seemed expensive for that little black insert), but didn't tell me I needed to know what size. According to Capt_steve, they "remove the black plastic insert-which then allow the 1 inch to be used"...how does that help the smaller bases and hinges? Isn't the purpose of the black insert to allow the hinge to fit snuggly into the base?
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  • jonesla
    jonesla Member Posts: 2 ✭
    oh...and is the POST the entire base or just the black insert?
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  • cjjjdeck
    cjjjdeck Member, Moderator Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the Owners Forum. jonesla!

    It looks like that hardware is manufactured by Accon Marine.

    I would contact them and ask if the inserts are available to purchase by themselves.  Hopefully they say "yes", as replacing the entire fitting is costly, but even more, a pain in the butt if you can't reach underneath.

    Here's the link to their website: 

    http://shop.acconmarine.com/category/10-quick-release-bimini-hinges.aspx

    Please let us know how you make out!
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