Love your Projects, bought all the components to do the Bimini, all went well until I started to assemble. the pieced would not fit together then the rivets broke when I tried to remove them. Then when I got back to my shop to try again the tubing tore rather than the two pieces seperating. I am hopeful they will replace the defective parts so I can install and sail in some shade. I will keep you posted on the outcome. I do have a good tip. I am probably going to replace all the rivets with telescoping bolts.
Hey! Glad I found your page – I’m about to do my crib boards and like your results!
Good luck on ’em, Mike! If I can answer any questions for ya, don’t hesitate to ask.
Love your Projects, bought all the components to do the Bimini, all went well until I started to assemble. the pieced would not fit together then the rivets broke when I tried to remove them. Then when I got back to my shop to try again the tubing tore rather than the two pieces seperating. I am hopeful they will replace the defective parts so I can install and sail in some shade. I will keep you posted on the outcome. I do have a good tip. I am probably going to replace all the rivets with telescoping bolts.
Can 3M 5200 be used at below waterline on a Boston Whaler Harpoon to seal damage to fiberglass hull; size of a tennis ball in surface area.
Hi, Chuck
It might work as an emergency fix but I’d recommend repairing the fiberglass as a permanent solution.
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