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My Bimini top (purchased from Specialty Marine) came loose (the middle stainless hinges) from the gunwale on my 1976 Sport 15. I had it mounted using stainless wood screws and 3M 4200. No surprise it came loose since there is no wood located in the areas where the hinges are mounted. I remounted the hinges with larger screws (#10 instead of #8 that came with the Bimini) and 3M 5200. I suspect it still won't hold long-term and I'm considering re-mounting the hinges using well-nuts as outlined by Mills Canvas for their 13/15 Sun Top. My questions for the group are:

1) Are there other who have mounted their Bimini's the Mills Sun Top way http://www.whalercentral.com/download...owstart=15- I expect the answer is a resounding yes?

2) If so have you had any trouble with the Bimini coming loose?

3) Are there any particular tips or pitfalls using the Mills method?

4) Does anyone have a source for the 3/4" x 10-32" Well Nuts (Mills part number 16-1607-00) described in the Mills installation instructions? (3/4" x 10/24" brass/rubber well nuts are commonly available at my local Home Depot but I would prefer stainless if available).

Thanks in advance for the groups insight.

Bill