Boring little problem . . . from UK

[Investigator]

Hi guys - I have a 2400SC3 (2007) and have lost some of those fiddly little hex key grub screws that are used to tighten/loosen the sliding parts of the chrome bimini frame.

Can't seem to source the damned things anywhere in UK - can anybody point me to a retail site in US so I can order a supply online direct from UK ?

Many thanks
Mal

[ss3964spd]

Hi there Mal,

Small world; I too own a 2400 SC3 (2004 MY) and JUST replaced some lost fiddly little hex key grub screws (AKA "set screws" - which is also somewhat easier to say).

I bought mine at West Marine. Unfortunately I do not remember the size of them off the top of my head, but do still have the bag at home in my boat box so I can get you the West Marine stock number.

If you cannot find them let me know. I'll be happy to pick up a 1/2 dozen and send them to ya.

Regards,
Dan

[Lighthouseman]

Hi Mal,

Had similar issue recently. Try the following UK based company. Very quick, reasonable and also do small qtys.

http://www.stagonset.co.uk/#fasteners

Martyn

[Investigator]

I can get you the West Marine stock number.

Hi Dan - many thanks for your reply, and your kind offer.

However, it looks like the link sent by Martyn will let me source them in UK after all. The trouble is I do need the size, so if you could still post the West Marine Stock Number I could match it up !

Many thanks again
Mal

[Investigator]

Try the following UK based company

Hi Martyn - many thanks for the link - that looks just the job - all I need to know is the right size . . . . . der !!!

I have asked Dan, above, if he can assist, and maybe you also know the right size required ???

(I'm thinking 4mm thread dia by 5mm length with cone point ?)

Many thanks again
Mal

[ss3964spd]

Apologies Mal, when Martyn offered the UK source I dropped my end of the rope.

Cannot recall the size off the top of my head, but I do remember that the set screws needed are fine thread -opposed to corse thread. Also, assuming you still have at least one present, if you remove it you'll find the point is not a point at all; either flat or a reverse cone. They need to grip the rail, not dimple/deform it.

Of course here in the Colonies we hold fast to our Standard method of measurement, not that dreadfully difficult to decipher 10 based system the entire rest of the world appears to embrace. The set screws are, indeed, Standard sizes but I don't know if there is an exact match to a Metric size.

Regardless, the little buggers are not large at all as evidenced by the fact that when they fall out they are never seen again. Clever. Very clever.

I was just looking at the WM site and it appears they are only available in bulk (100 per pack) from the web site. Once I get the WM stock number this eve I'll check again.

Dan

[seapuppy]

Part number is 152868
I'll get the dimensions in a bit from my shop guys..
1/4-28 set screw.

SP

[Lighthouseman]

Glad to be of assistance Mal. Not sure of size. You could always send them a sample. Prob. imperial US size as stated by Seapuppy.

Martyn

[Investigator]

Hi Guys - just a quick note of courtesy to let you know I've got it sorted - thanks for all your help

Safe Seas