How to attach bow cushions blindly?

[DrEvil]

I am restoring a 1986 bow rider and I have the bow cushions completed and back from the vinyl shop. I need to attach them to the bow but the original pins are rotted and gone. I also did not have my seamstress put new attachment points in. I was wondering if they made a female snap fastener that has the ability to be screwed in? I know they make the male ones this way but I can't seem to find the female.

Also, what about a "U" channel system where I can slide or clip them into? They need to maintain a slight bend, so any type of overhanging fastener is out of the question. Also getting them from the rear will be quite the feat.

TIA.

 

[dwhite1031]

Re: How to attach bow cushions blindly?

Have you considered industrial strength velcro? I'm a musician and I built a custom guitar effects pedal board using it and it takes a crowbar to get my pedals off that board now.​

 

[oops!]

Re: How to attach bow cushions blindly?

ditto on the velcro.

it is really tough stuff

 

[78ImperialT]

Re: How to attach bow cushions blindly?

i used screw in threads and then bolted it in from the inside.