Bimini Frame Rubbing / Scraping

[RangerMTB5]

Has anybody come across this? It appears my frame is rubbing and scratched the frame. Maybe the bolts are too tight? I will probably have the dealer deal with it since it’s a new boat. I just noticed it today but not sure if it’s been like this since we got it.

are the Bimini frames assembled at the dealer or factory?

 

[SEMPERFI8387]

Frames are “assembled” at factory, but installed at dealer (At least that’s how it is at our dealer)

 

[kaydano]

Just tightened my bimini screws the other day... I remember seeing what looked like a hard plastic spacer or washer that would likely prevent what is happening to you. Check your other joints. Maybe you're missing one.

 

[RangerMTB5]

Just tightened my bikini screws the other day... I remember seeing what looked like a hard plastic spacer or washer that would likely prevent what is happening to you. Check your other joints. Maybe you're missing one.

Yup, that’s it. 2 of my joints are missing the plastic spacers. All others are in place.

that makes me feel better as it obviously a factory error so warranty repair shouldn’t be an issue.

thanks for the help!

 

[Sandusky river rat]

Yes. I would go back to the dealer. We use our bimini all the time and have seen no wear like yours.

 

[kaydano]

No problem. In the meantime, a black sharpie will make it look a lot better while you deal with the dealer.