And now for today's impossible trick

  • Thread starter Thread starter Deleted member 478
  • Start date Start date
D

Deleted member 478

Guest
I've just fitted a brand new bimini on Stingo and now need to put the walk-way back on, which sits above the bimini, but bolts through the bimini onto a s/s frame. The trick is to be on top of the bimini holding the alan key in the bolt to prevent it from spinning, while I am below the bimini turning the nut.

Nope, there is not another boat in the anchorage that I could volunteer into being on the other side of the bimini.

All suggestions gratefully received.
1609647_10153689887445161_1746688948_n.jpg
 
Last edited by a moderator:
If you use big mole grips the weight of the grips stops them spinning if use use short sharp turns on the other side. Just make sure the mole grips are either tied so they can't hit the deck or you protect the deck because they will fall off.
 
It gets worse - I've just checked and the first two bolts are alan key types and I can get to the top and bottom of those two, because they are at the front of the bimini. But (feck, feck, feck), the next six need a flat screw driver, so jiggling the mole grips and screw driver is going to be impossible, while still keeping it up-right.

I think I'll go with the pogo stick!
 
capnsensible said:
Doing stuff like this, have done it the other way round...molegrips on nut(yeah, purists, I know) and tape them firmly. Less slipping.
Click to expand...
Nope, the nut needs one of those extended sockets.

Twister_Ken said:
Tape a spaniard on the nut down below, and tape same to something solid. Then screw from on top.
Click to expand...
By goodness, I think you're onto something. I'll report back, young man.
 
Have you got one of those multi-bit screwdriver sets? If so, get a 12-18" length of wooden batten, drill a hole about half way along it and force the appropriate flat screwdriver bit into so that the blade just protrudes a little enough to fit the screw slot. Glue bit in situ if necessary.
Lay the batten on top of the Bimini with the driver blade in the screw head and tape/lash it tightly down in position. That may hold the screw head while you gently turn the nut from beow..
 
Hacksaw a slot in the end of the bolt so you can use a screwdriver and a spanner from the same side? Threads will need some careful cleaning up after cutting.
 
stingo said:
I've just fitted a brand new bimini on Stingo and now need to put the walk-way back on, which sits above the bimini, but bolts through the bimini onto a s/s frame. The trick is to be on top of the bimini holding the alan key in the bolt to prevent it from spinning, while I am below the bimini turning the nut.

Nope, there is not another boat in the anchorage that I could volunteer into being on the other side of the bimini.

All suggestions gratefully received.
1609647_10153689887445161_1746688948_n.jpg
Click to expand...

It looks pretty cloudy where you are......glad I am in the UK today.

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
DJE said:
Hacksaw a slot in the end of the bolt so you can use a screwdriver and a spanner from the same side? Threads will need some careful cleaning up after cutting.
Click to expand...
Not possible. The nut is recessed, so needs a socket spanner to tighten it.
.
stingo said:
By goodness, I think you're onto something. I'll report back, young man.
Click to expand...
TK, that didn't work.

Fortunately, a boat has just dropped his anchor (oh no, another anchor thread might start), so I'll go across and offer him a beer in exchange for holding a screw driver.

Thanks for all your input, people. Much appreciated.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Job Done. A Canadian boat came to the rescue, which turned out to be a little embarrassing because I had no beers in the fridge! Can you imagine that: Stingo without a beer in the fridge? Not even one!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page

Top