Sea-Dog Hinged Jaw Slide Fitting with Bolt, Black, 7/8 Inch Tube - 273162-1

The Sea-Dog 273162-1 is a hinged jaw slide fitting used as part of a Bimini top system, either for installing a new Bimini top onto boat rails or for adding additional support arms to an existing top. The hinged design allows the fitting to attach an eye end securely to support tubing without needing to slide the fitting onto the end of the tube first, which makes it ideal for mounting on handrails or in other applications where sliding a fitting onto the tubing is not possible or convenient.

This jaw slide is sized for 7/8 inch tubing and uses a 1/4 inch pin with a bolt-secured hinge. It is constructed of injection molded nylon that is UV resistant, making it suited to ongoing exposure to sun and marine conditions. The fitting is finished in black and comes with the mounting screw (screw part 0P27001) included. A version for 7/8 inch tubing with a 3/16 inch pin and non-hinged slide-on design is also available as a separate part for applications where the fitting can be slid directly onto the tube end.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 273162-1
• Product Name: Hinged Jaw Slide w/Bolt
• Color: Black
• Tube O.D.: 7/8 inch
• Pin Size: 1/4 inch
• Screw Part Number: 0P27001
• Weight: 0.07 pounds
• Standard Pack: 10 each
• Material: Injection molded nylon, UV resistant
• UPC: 035514273992

Fitment

• Fits 7/8 inch diameter tubing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sea-Dog 273162-1 jaw slide used for? The 273162-1 is a hinged jaw slide fitting used in Bimini top systems to attach an eye end securely to support tubing, whether installing a new Bimini top on boat rails or adding extra support arms to an existing top.

What size tubing does this fitting work with? This hinged jaw slide is sized for 7/8 inch tubing.

Why is it called a hinged jaw slide instead of a regular jaw slide? The hinge lets the 273162-1 attach directly to the tubing in place, rather than requiring the fitting to be slid onto the end of the tube, which makes it useful for mounting on handrails or in spots where sliding a fitting on is not convenient.

What color is part number 273162-1? This jaw slide fitting is black. A white version is also produced as a separate part number for buyers who need to match different hardware colors.

What material is the fitting made of? It is constructed of injection molded nylon that is UV resistant for continued outdoor and marine use.

Does the fitting come with mounting hardware? Yes, the 273162-1 hinged jaw slide includes its mounting screw, listed under screw part number 0P27001.

How much does this part weigh? The Sea-Dog 273162-1 hinged jaw slide weighs 0.07 pounds.

What pin size does the hinge use? The hinge pin on this jaw slide fitting is 1/4 inch.

How is this different from the standard (non-hinged) 7/8 inch jaw slide? The standard slide-on jaw slide for 7/8 inch tubing uses a 3/16 inch pin and is designed to slide onto the tube end, while the hinged 273162-1 uses a 1/4 inch pin and bolt so it can be installed without sliding it onto the tubing.

Will this fitting work on 1 inch square tubing used on pontoon boats? No, the 273162-1 is a round-jaw fitting for 7/8 inch tubing; square tube jaw slides for 1 inch by 1 inch pontoon tubing are separate part numbers.

How many units come in a package? The 273162-1 hinged jaw slide is packed 10 each per standard pack.