I find it odd the Bimini and the tower are having issues as the post stated the Bimini was from impact. Could the dealer, marina, or owner hit a tree branch when towing? I have a scratch on my tower from a tree branch. The roads in TN make it hard for 2 boats to pass sometimes. I have a neighbor that went into his slip a little hot with his Malibu and too out a board rack and caused hell damage at the tower mount. Wish I had his money, next week ordered a larger dock.