Stainless steel bimini top fitting - Heavy-duty cast iron deck fitting

The cast stainless steel bimini top mounting bracket is the professional solution for heavy-duty deck fixings for bimini tops, sprayhoods, and folding convertible tops. Featuring a removable fork and highly polished visible parts, it is ideal for demanding convertible top constructions subject to high loads.

Product features

• Cast stainless steel - Extremely stable construction for the highest loads
• Removable fork - Flexible use and easy assembly
• High-gloss polished - Visible parts with an elegant appearance
• Recessed installation - Elegant deck mounting
• Saltwater resistant - Ideal for continuous use on boats
• Two-piece - sleeve and insert sold separately

Available versions

Application areas

• Heavy-duty bimini top fixings
• Stable sprayhood mountings
• Folding roof designs under high loads
• Sunroof brackets
• Professional convertible top fastenings
• All applications with recessed installation and high requirements

Material advantages of cast stainless steel

Cast stainless steel offers an extremely stable and durable construction that can withstand significantly higher forces than standard fittings. The highly polished visible parts provide an elegant appearance. This makes the bimini mounting system particularly suitable for:

• Continuous saltwater contact
• Aggressive marine environments
• High mechanical loads
• Professional boat and yacht equipment
• Sophisticated convertible top designs

Two-part system

Sleeve (EK86596-1): The sleeve is recessed into the deck. It has an outer diameter of 59 mm and a bolt circle of 44 mm for the mounting screws.

Insert (EK86596-2): The insert with the fork (7 mm fork width) is inserted into the sleeve and is removable. This allows for flexible use and easy maintenance.

Technical details

Outer diameter (Øa): 59 mm - diameter of the sleeve for the installation opening in the deck.

Pitch circle diameter: 44 mm - diameter of the bolt circle for the mounting screws.

Fork width: 7 mm - width of the fork at the insert for mounting the convertible top frame.

Assembly and use

The sleeve is recessed into the deck and secured with screws on the bolt circle. The insert with the fork is then placed into the sleeve. The convertible top frame is guided through the fork with a bolt. The insert can be removed when not in use.

• Install the sleeve - Mount it recessed into the deck and screw it in place.
• Sealing - Creating a watertight connection
• Insert the insert - place the fork insert into the sleeve
• Connect the convertible top frame - guide the bolts through the fork

Advantages

• Extremely stable - cast stainless steel for maximum loads
• Removable - insert can be removed when not in use
• High-gloss polished - Elegant appearance
• Recessed installation - Elegant deck mounting
• Two-part - Flexible use
• Professional quality - proven in maritime use

Ideal for

• Large sailing yachts with heavy bimini tops
• Motorboats with stable canopy constructions
• Professional boat builders
• High-quality deck mountings
• Applications with high loads
• All convertible top systems with the highest requirements