TACO Metals Flat Deck Hinge with Pin and Lanyard, Fits 7/8 Inch Bimini Top Tube

The TACO Metals Flat Deck Hinge is a ball-and-socket style deck fitting designed to secure a bimini top frame directly to a flat deck surface. Built from durable plastic with a polished finish, this hinge provides the pivoting connection point that lets the bimini top frame fold down and lock into position while under way, then raise back up for shade and weather protection when needed. It is designed for tubing measuring 7/8 inch in diameter, a common size used on bimini top bows and frames.

Each unit includes the deck hinge body along with a mounting pin and a lanyard, so the pin can be removed to release the frame leg from the hinge without becoming a loose part that falls overboard or gets lost on deck. The hinge uses a door-mount style base, allowing it to be fastened flat to the deck for a low-profile installation. Measuring 5 inches in length by 4 inches in width, this fitting is sized for standard bimini top hardware setups on boats using 7/8 inch tubing. The plastic construction resists corrosion in a marine environment, making it a practical, low-maintenance choice for deck-mounted bimini top hardware.

Specifications

• Brand: TACO Metals
• Manufacturer Part Number: F13-0241/244BN-1
• Category: Bimini Top Hardware
• Material: Plastic
• Finish: Polished
• Color: No Color
• Mounting Type: Door Mount
• Tube Fit: 7/8 inch
• Dimensions: 5 inches L x 4 inches W
• Weight: 0.21 pounds
• Included Components: Deck hinge, pin, and lanyard
• UPC: 630838024017

Frequently Asked Questions

What tube size does the TACO Metals Flat Deck Hinge fit? This hinge, part number F13-0241/244BN-1, is designed to fit 7/8 inch diameter tubing, which is a common size for bimini top frame bows.

What is included with this deck hinge? Each F13-0241/244BN-1 deck hinge ships with the hinge body, a mounting pin, and a lanyard that keeps the pin attached when removed.

What is the lanyard for? The lanyard keeps the pin tethered to the hinge body when it is pulled out to release the bimini top frame leg, preventing the pin from being lost on deck or overboard.

What material is the hinge made of? The TACO Metals F13-0241/244BN-1 deck hinge is made of plastic with a polished finish, which resists corrosion in a marine environment.

How is this hinge mounted to the boat? It uses a door-mount style base and is fastened flat to the deck surface, making F13-0241/244BN-1 a low-profile deck fitting.

What are the dimensions of the deck hinge? The F13-0241/244BN-1 hinge measures 5 inches in length by 4 inches in width.

How much does this deck hinge weigh? The TACO Metals Flat Deck Hinge weighs 0.21 pounds.

What color is the TACO Metals Flat Deck Hinge? The F13-0241/244BN-1 hinge has no distinct color finish beyond its polished plastic construction.

Can the pin be removed to fold down the bimini top? Yes, the pin on the F13-0241/244BN-1 hinge is removable, allowing the bimini top frame leg to release from the hinge while the lanyard keeps the pin attached.

Is this hinge sold as a single unit? Yes, the TACO Metals F13-0241/244BN-1 is sold as one complete hinge unit including the pin and lanyard.

What is the part number for this deck hinge? The manufacturer part number is F13-0241/244BN-1, made by TACO Metals.