TACO Marine Deck Hinge with Pin & Lanyard, Type 316L SS, Flat Mount
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Overview
The TACO Marine F13-0301/244BN-1 is a flat deck hinge with pin and lanyard for bimini tops, canvas frames, and boat shade hardware that need a removable connection point on a flat mounting surface. It belongs to TACO Marine's Ball & Socket top fitting range and is listed for 7/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch tubing, making it useful when replacing or matching common bimini frame hardware.
The ball-and-socket pivot allows the frame connection to rotate through a broad range of movement, which helps reduce binding when a top is raised, lowered, or adjusted. A Delrin insert helps keep the joint tight and quiet, so the fitting is less likely to rattle while underway.
The polished Type 316L stainless steel construction suits exposed deck and windshield-header locations where hardware sees spray, UV, and regular handling. For a clean installation, match the tube outside diameter, the flat mounting surface, and the existing fastener pattern before drilling or replacing older hardware.
Key features
- Flat deck hinge for bimini tops, canvas frames, and shade hardware mounted to flat deck or windshield-header surfaces.
- Ball-and-socket pivot gives the frame connection a full range of movement during setup, folding, and adjustment.
- Delrin insert helps the hinge operate smoothly and reduces frame rattle while the boat is moving.
- Quick-release pull pin with lanyard makes it easier to detach the frame connection without losing the pin on board.
- Polished Type 316L stainless steel construction is well suited to exposed marine hardware locations.
- Uses #8 oval-head countersunk screws, allowing the hinge to sit neatly once fastened to the mounting surface.
- Retail package version of the TACO Marine flat deck hinge with pin and lanyard.
Installation and fit
This hinge is meant for a flat mounting point, not a concave windshield header. Check the surface shape before installation, especially when replacing original bimini hardware on an older boat where similar fittings may look alike.
Before fastening, dry-fit the hinge with the frame tube in place and confirm that the pin can be removed without interference from canvas, railings, windshield trim, or other deck hardware. The fitting should be aligned so the frame can move naturally without forcing the ball-and-socket joint at the end of its travel.
Use on board
This part is a practical match for boat owners replacing worn bimini deck hinges, refitting canvas frame hardware, or keeping spare top fittings on board for seasonal canvas work. It is especially useful where the frame needs to be detached at times, such as when trailering, storing the top, or clearing the cockpit for fishing or service access.
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