Sea-Dog Hinged Jaw Slide with Bolt, 7/8 Inch Tube, 316 Stainless Steel Bimini Top Fitting

The Sea-Dog Hinged Jaw Slide with Bolt (270166-1) is a Bimini top hardware fitting used to attach an eye end securely to support tubing. It is built for boat owners installing a new Bimini top, adding extra support arms to an existing frame, or customizing a cockpit or sun deck awning. Unlike a standard slide-on jaw slide, this version is hinged, so it can be mounted on handrails or in other applications where sliding the fitting onto the end of the tubing is not possible or convenient. A set screw on the back of the fitting lets you quickly and easily adjust where it sits on the tubing once installed.

This fitting is sized for 7/8 inch tubing with a 1/4 inch pin, and it is rated for stainless tube with a wall thickness of 0.049 inch. It is constructed of investment cast 316 stainless steel, giving it strong resistance to marine corrosion. Installation requires only a 1/8 inch Allen wrench. Replacement set screws are available separately under part number 299999-1 if the original set screw is lost or worn.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 270166-1
• Product Type: Hinged Jaw Slide with Bolt
• Base/Tube Size: 7/8 inch
• Pin Size: 1/4 inch
• Material: Investment cast 316 stainless steel
• Compatible Stainless Tube Wall Thickness: 0.049 inch
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 4 inches
• Weight: 0.314 pounds
• UPC: 035514270670
• Installation Tool Required: 1/8 inch Allen wrench

Fitment

• Fits 7/8 inch diameter support tubing
• Ideal for handrail mounting or locations where a slide-on fitting cannot be used

Frequently Asked Questions

What size tubing does the Sea-Dog 270166-1 Hinged Jaw Slide fit? This fitting is sized for 7/8 inch diameter support tubing and uses a 1/4 inch pin.

What is the difference between this hinged jaw slide and a standard jaw slide? A standard jaw slide is designed to slide onto the open end of a tube, while the 270166-1 Hinged Jaw Slide opens on a hinge so it can be mounted on handrails or in spots where the tube end is not accessible.

What material is the 270166-1 Jaw Slide made of? It is made of investment cast 316 stainless steel, which resists corrosion in marine environments.

How do you install the Sea-Dog Hinged Jaw Slide? Installation requires only a 1/8 inch Allen wrench to tighten the set screw that secures the fitting to the tubing.

Can the position of the fitting be adjusted after installation? Yes, a set screw on the back of the 270166-1 allows you to loosen it and slide or reposition the fitting along the tubing as needed, then retighten.

What does the 270166-1 part number weigh? The Sea-Dog Hinged Jaw Slide with Bolt weighs 0.314 pounds.

What is the maximum stainless tube wall thickness this fitting works with? It is rated for stainless tube with a wall thickness of 0.049 inch.

Are replacement set screws available for this fitting? Yes, replacement set screws for the 270166-1 Hinged Jaw Slide are sold separately under part number 299999-1.

What is this fitting used for? The 270166-1 Hinged Jaw Slide with Bolt is used as part of a Bimini top system, whether installing a new top, adding support arms to an existing frame, or customizing a cockpit or sun deck awning.

Why choose a hinged jaw slide instead of a regular one? Because it opens on a hinge, the Sea-Dog 270166-1 can be fitted onto handrails or other locations where a slide-on style jaw slide cannot be installed.

What are the dimensions of the 270166-1 fitting? The Sea-Dog Hinged Jaw Slide with Bolt measures 8 x 6 x 4 inches.