2010 Nautique Bimini Bearing Rod??? Swivel Screw???

[Willis1550]

I have a 2010 AN 226. There is a part of my bimini, the swivel connection to the the tower clamp, where the screw just sheared off. It's a removable part and I was able to get pictures of the other side, which looks bent. I'm having a **** of a time finding this part. I've emailed Nautique, I've emailed a few dealers but no responses. I can't figure the manufacturer of the bimini either. Anyone have any idea where I can get this part? I really don't want to have to resort to having them machined. Pics attached. Any help appreciated.

[Willis1550]

Cross post from Bimini Tops I have a 2010 AN 226. There is a part of my bimini, the swivel connection to the the tower clamp, where the screw just sheared off. It's a removable part and I was able to get pictures of the other side, which looks bent. I'm having a **** of a time finding this part. I've emailed Nautique, I've emailed a few dealers but no responses. I can't figure the manufacturer of the bimini either. Anyone have any idea where I can get this part? I really don't want to have to resort to having them machined. Pics attached. Any help appreciated.

[kmarine]

It looks to me like a ball socket for a gas strut. like used in a engine hatch or to lift the tail gate of a suv. .

[Willis1550]

Thanks. I'll look into that. Now that I think about it, it does somewhat look like that.