Sea-Dog Bimini jaw slides provide a connection point for an eye end on a boat-top support tube. A regular slide threads over a free tube end, while a hinged jaw slide can be installed where dismantling the frame is impractical. These three options share a 7/8-inch tube size but differ in construction and fitting style.
Choose by tube access, material and eye-end pin
The standard 270160-1 slides over an accessible tube end and locks in place with its set screw. Its body does not hinge open around the rail.
270166-1 opens around an existing 7/8-inch tube. The investment-cast 316 stainless body suits a matching metal-frame assembly.
273162-1 also fits 7/8-inch tubing, but its body is UV-resistant black moulded nylon rather than stainless steel.
Sea-Dog 7/8-inch jaw slide model comparison
The manufacturer lists these exact display-packed models with 1/4-inch eye-end pin connections. The hinge arrangement and material are separate selection criteria.
| MPN | Installation style | Material | Tube O.D. | Eye-end pin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270160-1 | Standard slip-on | Investment-cast 316 stainless steel | 7/8 in | 1/4 in |
| 270166-1 | Hinged | Investment-cast 316 stainless steel | 7/8 in | 1/4 in |
| 273162-1 | Hinged | UV-resistant black injection-moulded nylon | 7/8 in | 1/4 in |
These specifications are for the exact MPNs shown. Other Sea-Dog slides, including standard black nylon 273160-1, have different pin arrangements and should not be substituted by appearance alone.
Bimini frame, fastener and clearance checks
Confirm the support tube diameter and eye-end pin size, and check the original frame geometry before fitting another slide. The manufacturer specifies a rear set screw for position adjustment; follow its instructions and avoid overtightening the fitting or damaging the tube.
Sea-Dog 270160-1 is the standard slip-on stainless model. Sea-Dog 270166-1 and 273162-1 are hinged options. The manufacturer lists a 1/8-inch Allen wrench for slide set screws, and replacement set screws can be ordered separately.
These fittings are intended for suitable Bimini/top support arrangements. Confirm the structure and operating limits with the frame or boat-top manufacturer.
Sea-Dog stainless and nylon Bimini jaw slides
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Sea-Dog 270160-1
Slides onto an accessible tube end before the frame is fully assembled; secure placement with the rear set screw.
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Sea-Dog 270166-1
Hinged stainless alternative for a frame where sliding the fitting over the end of the tube is impractical.
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Sea-Dog 273162-1
Hinged black nylon fitting for 7/8-inch Bimini tubing, with a 1/4-inch eye-end connection.
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