Bimini Top Insert

Here is another item that worked out well for me and thought I would share. I have a lake boat with a bimini top that I let someone borrow (my mistake). Anyway, the shade cover has some poorly designed connections that are weak if any part comes loose and the user is not paying attention. Bottom line, the original part broke and I cannot find the part without replacing the whole top support structure $$$$$. Anyway, this is one of the reasons I got myself a printer. A few minutes with a mic and solidworks and here you go.

I printed mine at 50% infill for strength. It fit great and will test the strength this weekend at the lake. If you happen to need one, save yourself the design time and here you go. This is for the .75in. aluminum tube support structure. Internal tube dimension of .73in. Pin connection is for .25 bolt.