Sawyer Martin Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 First off I want to say that I greatly appreciate the couple people who responded in my previous thread regarding the correct spacing aft of the the flip up seat & the rear deck. Thank you guys for the measurements. I am now trying to help my buddy with finding replacement hinges for his flip up seat in his 2000 Bayfisher 16. I found a thread from 2021 that referenced a company that offers replacement ones, but when I contacted them, they said they now only do wholesale accounts. I did find another company who offered what looked to be the same hinges, but my buddy ordered them & they are of very poor quality (thin aluminum, bent as soon as they were installed, & the spacing does not line up as it is supposed to. With that being said, does anyone have a source for good quality replacement hinges for these flip up seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Obvious Posted November 20, 2022 Report Share Posted November 20, 2022 Wish I could help. Maybe ask the company that is wholesale only for one of their customers information and order it through them. Please let us know if you do find them in case we end up in the position of needing a set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Martin Posted November 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 Anyone ever replaced these hinges & have a source for new ones? I know someone else has to have had these things fail on them at some point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 I’m interested in getting the proper replacement hinges too. Maybe a group buy would work to get them. In my own searching for these hinges it seems that there are a lot of people that have wanted them like us. I’m sure we might be able to get a qualified company to make the hinge with a dozen or more sets ordered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Obvious Posted November 29, 2022 Report Share Posted November 29, 2022 I would take a set just for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Martin Posted December 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 There's gotta be someone out there that has had to replace these before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 There are many people who have replaced the hinges I’ll bet ! It’s just a matter of them having the time to sign in and read your post. Give it time for one of them sign on. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 10 hours ago, Moderator said: There are many people who have replaced the hinges I’ll bet ! It’s just a matter of them having the time to sign in and read your post. Give it time for one of them sign on. MM I’m hoping so too.:) I’m wanting to replace mine as well. The last time I took my boat out I didn’t realize I hadn’t checked and snapped in the flip seat straps before heading home and the wind lifted it up while driving. It didn’t do any damage but I’m pretty that’s how many have broken. I’ve since made it a permanent thing on the check list before heading anywhere.:) Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 Any of these work? https://www.boatoutfitters.com/search/?q=ss hinges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Martin Posted December 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 Hope everyone had a happy holiday. ANYONE out there know where to get these replacement hinges?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 On 12/26/2022 at 12:10 PM, Sawyer Martin said: Hope everyone had a happy holiday. ANYONE out there know where to get these replacement hinges?? Not yet myself but following this thread to get a replacement set myself. Does anyone know what company made the originals? I found this company; metalmoulding.com I'm not sure this is or isn't the company that originally made the hinges, but it looks like they might make custom hinges. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 That was going to be my suggestion, have a set made. Most custom auto shops can do it or a fabrication shop. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 When I called MBG they told me those hinges are no longer in production. They sent me to a dealer and they suggested the ones from iBoat. They don’t fit the same, that’s for sure! I think we are going to see this quite a bit in the coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 12, 2023 Report Share Posted January 12, 2023 I’m going to make some calls to a couple of companies. Pretty sure it’s possible to get a small run of these hinges made with the proper specs. If I have any luck I’ll start a thread to compile a list of names that will commit to at least one set to get this ball rolling. Dennis 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Does anyone have a single complete hinge for the flip-up seat not in use even if broke in two that could be sent to me? It looks like I might have located who originally made them but to confirm it I need an example for them to go through old drawings. My hinges are ok and I wouldn't be able to do without a hinge for a few weeks. Thank you, Dennis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Obvious Posted January 14, 2023 Report Share Posted January 14, 2023 16 hours ago, searing said: Does anyone have a single complete hinge for the flip-up seat not in use even if broke in two that could be sent to me? It looks like I might have located who originally made them but to confirm it I need an example for them to go through old drawings. My hinges are ok and I wouldn't be able to do without a hinge for a few weeks. Thank you, Dennis Hate to tear mine apart but I would be a buyer for a set. That looks to be the only unobtanium part on the boat. Where is this manufacturer located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 15, 2023 Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 14 hours ago, Capt Obvious said: Hate to tear mine apart but I would be a buyer for a set. That looks to be the only unobtanium part on the boat. Where is this manufacturer located? Metalmoulding.com I spoke to them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted January 23, 2023 Report Share Posted January 23, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 3:18 PM, searing said: Does anyone have a single complete hinge for the flip-up seat not in use even if broke in two that could be sent to me? It looks like I might have located who originally made them but to confirm it I need an example for them to go through old drawings. My hinges are ok and I wouldn't be able to do without a hinge for a few weeks. Thank you, Dennis I have a busted one and would love to help solve this riddle. Dm me an address. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 I think I found the hinges, they only come in black. I just need to confirm the specifications. If they match in all ways the next thing to do is find out how many people want a set? Dennis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim33042 Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I'm in, please. Been looking to replace mine for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Martin Posted February 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 hours ago, searing said: I think I found the hinges, they only come in black. I just need to confirm the specifications. If they match in all ways the next thing to do is find out how many people want a set? Dennis I'm in for a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 11 hours ago, jim33042 said: I'm in, please. Been looking to replace mine for awhile. Thanks to Salty South I have a have a broken but measurable hinge. I made a Cad drawing of it and emailed it to several companies. I may have found the company that claims to be the one who made the original hinges that were used. They’re willing to send me a set for comparing and measuring but when it comes to getting them a case of 20 has to be purchased because this will be coming direct from the manufacturer. Once I have the sample in my hand and can confirm it’s right I’ll start a thread to find out who wants them in one place just to keep track in one place. Dennis 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 I found nearly a perfect match for replacement hinges for those who need or want them. Please see the thread I started ( Hewes - Matching Bench Seat Hinges Found!) in the General Forum. If interested please respond there. Dennis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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