Bimini top poles bent
rasbury
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I had an unfortunate backing up contact with some tree branches with the rear Bimini. One side has a good bow to it, the other side is bent to collapse. The side with the bow I would expect if I can get enough leverage on it I can get it straight. The other side the same- but I may have to cut that out- I guess there is a coupler type part similar to the other hardware on the poles if I need to do that. I'm guessing a couple of boat bucks to replace and with poorer quality tubing. We have a 270 but it gets all the big boy hardware. I replaced the camper pck some time back so I don't want to start over! Do I heat the metal? I have a hand held torch but I'm concerned that I over heat it...any thoughts? All pieces should be straight!
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Can you go back to the outfit that did your camper back canvas & see who they use for frames?
I would just disassemble the frames & hardware - looks like it's just the one pole on each that took the pounding.
Measure & might be able to order a length stainless X2 & rebuild yourself.
Lock the pole in a vice using some wood as not to damage the finish.
Apply heat and slowly work in it back into place. Going to need to get it cherry red. With tight enough inner sleeve you could likely get it near perfect with some work with a hammer and patience. Going to be a lot of trial an error.
Or as Mattie suggested, have an upholstery shop bend you a new pole in a about 10 minutes.