replacing a bimini part

[beernutz]

Last Sunday a plastic part (see picture below) which holds my bimini together broke. Do any of you knowledgeable folks know if this is fixable, and if so, know of a source for that part? I'd just as soon not have to replace the entire bimini atm.

 

[Westie]

Very easily fixable. When one of my plastic ends broke like yours I replaced all the fittings with stainless steel ones. You may have to drill out a rivet and re-rivet a piece in but many of the stainless steel fitting just have a set screw to hold them on.

I got all my fittings from greenboatstuff. They had some of the best prices and delivery and service was very good.

http://www.greenboatstuff.com/deckhardware.html

 

[beernutz]

Very easily fixable. When one of my plastic ends broke like yours I replaced all the fittings with stainless steel ones. You may have to drill out a rivet and re-rivet a piece in but many of the stainless steel fitting just have a set screw to hold them on.

I got all my fittings from greenboatstuff. They had some of the best prices and delivery and service was very good.

http://www.greenboatstuff.com/deckhardware.html

Thanks Westie, I'll check them out right away.

EDIT: For anyone with a similar problem, the greenboatstuff site Westie linked to above has some very modestly-priced stanchion ends in 316 SS for around $6 each.
I also called my MarineMax dealer and they think they can get replacement plastic stanchion ends for $1.50 each. Decisions, decisions...

At least I know I won't have to replace the entire bimini.