Sea-Dog Stainless Steel Stepped Release Pin and Lanyard, 1/4 Inch, Bimini Top Hardware - 299980-1

The Sea-Dog 299980-1 is a stepped release pin with attached lanyard, built for Bimini top hardware. It uses a detent ball to give a quick, secure release, and the stepped pin design is made specifically to fit threaded hinge fittings, where a straight pin will not seat correctly. The pin steps down from 1/4 inch to 3/16 inch, allowing it to pass through the threaded hinge fitting and lock in place with the detent ball. An attached lanyard keeps the pin tethered to the Bimini top frame so it cannot be dropped overboard or lost when the top is folded down or removed for storage.

Construction is formed 304 stainless steel throughout, chosen for its resistance to corrosion in salt and fresh water marine environments, so the pin will not seize, pit, or rust with regular exposure to the elements. The compact hardware measures 10 inches overall with a 6 inch section and additional dimensions of 1-3/8 inch and 3/16 inch, keeping it sized to fit standard Bimini top hinge and fitting hardware. It is a simple, low-maintenance replacement part for boat owners re-hardware-ing or repairing a Bimini top frame.

Specifications

• Brand: Sea-Dog
• Manufacturer Part Number: 299980-1
• Type: Stepped
• Pin Diameter: 1/4 inch - 3/16 inch
• Dimension B: 10 inches
• Dimension C: 6 inches
• Dimension D: 1-3/8 inches
• Dimension E: 3/16 inch
• Material: 304 Stainless Steel
• Weight: 0.054 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 4.94 x 1.88 x 1.25 inches
• Standard Pack: 10 each
• UPC: 035514299039

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sea-Dog 299980-1 used for? It is a stepped release pin with an attached lanyard, made for Bimini top hardware where the pin needs to release quickly and reattach to a threaded hinge fitting.

What does 'stepped' mean on this release pin? The pin steps down from 1/4 inch to 3/16 inch along its length, which lets Sea-Dog part 299980-1 fit threaded hinge fittings that a straight pin cannot seat into correctly.

Does the release pin come with a lanyard? Yes, the 299980-1 includes an attached lanyard that keeps the pin tethered to the Bimini top frame so it cannot be lost when released or when the top is folded down.

How does the quick release feature work? A detent ball on the pin allows it to lock into the fitting and then release quickly with a pull, which is the mechanism used on the Sea-Dog 299980-1 stepped release pin.

What material is the 299980-1 release pin made of? It is formed from 304 stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant grade suited to saltwater and freshwater marine use on Bimini top hardware.

How big is this release pin and lanyard? The Sea-Dog 299980-1 measures 10 inches overall, with additional sections of 6 inches, 1-3/8 inches, and 3/16 inch, and a stepped pin diameter of 1/4 inch to 3/16 inch.

How much does the 299980-1 weigh? The Sea-Dog stepped release pin and lanyard weighs 0.054 pounds.

Is this the same as Sea-Dog's straight release pin? No. Sea-Dog part 299980-1 is the stepped version for threaded hinge fittings; the straight version is a separate part number for fittings that take a non-stepped pin.

Will this pin fit a straight (non-threaded) hinge fitting? The 299980-1 is designed for threaded hinge fittings because of its stepped pin profile; a straight pin design is intended for non-threaded fittings instead.

Is the pin sold as a single unit or in bulk? The Sea-Dog 299980-1 stepped release pin and lanyard is cataloged with a standard pack of 10 each for bulk distribution.

Does the 299980-1 resist rust and corrosion? Yes, its formed 304 stainless steel construction is corrosion resistant, making it suitable for continuous marine exposure.

What keeps the pin from falling in the water when released? The attached lanyard on the Sea-Dog 299980-1 tethers the pin to the Bimini top hardware, reducing the risk of losing the pin overboard once it is released.