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Old 29-09-2007, 04:56   #10
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Originally Posted by wind rose ll View Post
Oh ya...don't use aluminium for the frames...only stainless...you won't regret the extra cost!
Dave
Bimini & Dodger frames should be made of 7/8" or 1" diameter, type 316 stainless thick-wall (.065" 16 gauge, or .083" 14 gauge) pipe, (not light 18-20 gauge tubing), and with stainless (bolted, not screwed) steel fittings.
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