"Sailing Dave" wrote in message ...
It seems like that simple stainless steel bolt hinge would be a serious
stress point an the relatively think fiberglass there - or is there a hidden
piece of wood in there 0 or did you reinforce the inside...

Big stainless steel fender washers distribute the relatively light load.

A tight bolt and nut keeps the board in place because of the stiff hinge yet
it is easy to push back in place when using the companionway. No fasteners
on the other side.

BTW, is that a solar rig on your bimini?

Four 55 watt Seimens panels.

CN