TACO Marine Stainless Steel Pin with Lanyard, Plastic Knob, Type 316L SS

Overview

The TACO Marine F13-0244BN-1 is a stainless steel pin with lanyard and plastic knob for TACO ball and socket style deck hinges. It is used as replacement or service hardware on boat shade and canvas systems where the hinge needs a secure removable pin that can be handled quickly at the dock, underway, or during seasonal canvas removal.

The pin uses Type 316L stainless steel, a good match for saltwater exposure, washdowns, and the vibration that canvas and top hardware see on deck. The attached lanyard helps keep the pin with the fitting when the top is folded, adjusted, or removed, while the plastic knob gives your hand a better grip than a bare pin.

Key features

• Fits TACO ball and socket style deck hinges used with canvas, shade, and top hardware.
• Type 316L stainless steel construction supports use in wet, salt-exposed marine locations.
• Attached lanyard helps prevent the pin from being dropped or misplaced during adjustment.
• Plastic knob gives a hand-friendly pull point for quick removal and reinstallation.
• Useful as service hardware for bimini tops, canopies, and similar boat shade assemblies.
• Backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

Installation and fit

This part is intended for compatible TACO ball and socket deck hinge assemblies. Before ordering, match the hinge style on the boat to the existing TACO ball and socket hardware and check that the current pin style uses the same knob and lanyard arrangement.

Installation is straightforward once the correct hinge is confirmed. Insert the pin through the hinge connection, make sure the hardware seats fully, and keep the lanyard secured so the pin stays with the fitting when the canvas frame is opened, folded, or removed.

Use cases on board

This pin is a practical replacement item for boats with bimini tops, cockpit shade, canvas canopies, and other removable top structures. It is especially useful where the top is adjusted often, since the knob and lanyard make day-to-day handling easier and reduce the chance of losing small hardware overboard.

Maintenance and care

Rinse the pin and nearby hinge hardware with fresh water after saltwater use, especially around the lanyard connection and moving contact points. During routine canvas checks, inspect the pin for bending, the knob for secure attachment, and the lanyard for wear so the hinge connection stays dependable over time.

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Returns may be requested within 30 days of receiving your order. Items must be unused, uninstalled, unaltered, and returned in their original packaging with all tags, packing materials, blank warranty cards, manuals, instructions, accessories, and included items. Certain products, including installed or used electronics, electrical components, lighting, consumables, custom or special-order items, cut-to-length products, safety equipment, and merchandise exposed to water or marine conditions, may not be eligible for return.

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Customers are responsible for arranging and paying for return shipping unless the return is due to an error by Apollo Lighting or the item is verified as defective, damaged, or incorrect. Missing, damaged, defective, or incorrect items must be reported within 2 business days of delivery, and photos or other documentation may be required for review. If the issue is verified, Apollo Lighting may provide or reimburse return shipping and issue a replacement or refund depending on the circumstances. International customers are responsible for return shipping, duties, taxes, customs charges, brokerage fees, and other costs associated with an international return.

After your return is received and inspected, approved refunds are issued to the original payment method and may take 5-7 business days to appear after processing. Original shipping and handling charges are nonrefundable, and the value of any included free items that are not returned may be deducted from the refund. Apollo Lighting does not charge a standard restocking fee on eligible returns. Returns that are incomplete, damaged, installed, used, altered, improperly packaged, or otherwise do not meet the eligibility requirements may be refused. We recommend using a trackable and appropriately insured shipping service for all customer-arranged returns.

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Many products sold by Apollo Lighting include a manufacturer's warranty covering defects in materials or workmanship. Warranty terms vary by brand, product category, and model, so eligibility, coverage duration, exclusions, and available remedies are determined by the applicable manufacturer. We recommend reviewing the warranty information provided with your product before installation or use, especially for marine electronics, navigation equipment, lighting, electrical systems, pumps, safety equipment, and other specialized marine products.

If you need warranty service, the claim must follow the process established by the manufacturer, authorized service center, or designated warranty provider. You may be asked for proof of purchase, a serial number, product registration, photos, maintenance or installation records, or other documentation. Apollo Lighting does not determine or modify a manufacturer's warranty coverage or final claim decision, but we are happy to help provide purchase information and direct you to the appropriate manufacturer or warranty resource.

Keep your receipt, product documentation, serial number information, and original packaging when practical. Damage caused by normal wear, misuse, improper installation, insufficient maintenance, corrosion, impact, unauthorized modifications, electrical issues, or operation outside the manufacturer's specifications may not be covered. Warranty claims are separate from standard returns, so a product that has been installed, used, or exposed to marine conditions may no longer qualify for return while still remaining eligible for evaluation under the manufacturer's applicable warranty.

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