{"product_id":"carver-5475u-3-bow-bimini-top-54in-pacific-blue","title":"Carver 5475U 3-Bow Bimini Top, Pacific Blue Sunbrella","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Carver 5475U is a 3-bow bimini top built for center console, bay, and Whaler-style fishing boats running a 73 to 78 inch gunwale width. You get real shade over the helm from anodized aluminum bows and solution-dyed Pacific Blue acrylic, plus a storage boot for the trailer. It's a manual top, so there's nothing to wire in and nothing to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a center console, bay boat, or Whaler-style fishing boat, you already know how fast a summer deck turns into a griddle. The Carver 5475U is a 3-bow bimini top built to put real shade over the helm and cockpit without adding a bunch of weight or hassle. It spans a gunwale width from 73 to 78 inches, stands 54 inches tall at the peak, and runs 72 inches fore to aft. That's a generous footprint for a mid-size fishing boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver's been building covers and tops in the USA for over 30 years, and it shows in the details. The frame here is 3-bow round tube aluminum with an anodized finish, so it shrugs off salt and sun instead of chalking up after a season. The fabric is Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic in Pacific Blue, the same solution-dyed material you'll find on high-end boats. It's water repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant, and the color goes all the way through the fiber, so it holds up to years of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a manual top. You raise it and lower it by hand, which on a fishing boat is exactly what most anglers want. No motor to fail, no wiring to run, nothing to draw off the battery. When you're done for the day, the whole thing folds down and tucks into the included storage boot, so the fabric stays clean and protected on the trailer or at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's talk fit, because that's where most bimini returns come from. The 73 to 78 inch spec is the width between your mounting points, measured gunwale to gunwale where the deck hinges will sit. Grab a tape measure and check your boat before you order. If you land inside that 73 to 78 inch window, you're in the right top. If you're wider or narrower, Carver makes this same 5475U pattern in other width bands, so we can get you the correct one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a center console, most folks mount the bimini just aft of the console so it throws shade over the helm and the front of the cockpit. The 54 inch height clears a standing adult at the wheel on most boats. And the 72 inch length gives you coverage that reaches back far enough to keep the sun off your shoulders while you're working a rod. On a bay boat it's the same idea, though you may want to slide your rod holders a few inches if the bows land right on top of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunbrella and Outdura acrylic is worth a closer look if you've only ever owned a cheap polyester top. Solution-dyed acrylic doesn't just resist fading, it breathes, so you don't get that hot, stuffy pocket of trapped air you get under vinyl. Rain beads and rolls off. Mildew has a hard time getting a foothold because the fabric dries fast and doesn't hold moisture. When it does get grubby from bird traffic or fish blood, you can scrub it with mild soap and water and it comes back clean. That's the kind of fabric that still looks good in year five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes from rigging these. Aluminum and salt water are old enemies, so a dab of dielectric grease on the frame fittings and the deck hinge fasteners keeps everything turning smoothly for years. If you trailer at highway speed, fold the top and strap it, or better yet drop it into the boot. A bimini is built for shade at anchor and at trolling speed, not for 70 mph headwinds on the interstate. Treat it right and it'll outlast a couple of repowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt ships as a complete top kit. You get the 3-bow anodized aluminum frame, the Pacific Blue acrylic fabric already sewn to fit, the storage boot, and the mounting hardware to fasten it to your deck. Plan on an afternoon for a first install if you're setting the deck hinges yourself, or bolt it to existing bases in a few minutes if your boat's already rigged for a bimini. Either way, if you want quality shade on a center console or bay boat and you don't want to mess with a powered top, the 5475U is a straightforward, well-built choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-bow round tube aluminum frame with an anodized finish that resists salt corrosion and sun chalking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunbrella and Outdura solution-dyed acrylic in Pacific Blue for fade, UV, and mildew resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e54-inch top height clears a standing adult at the helm on most center console and bay boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e72-inch fore-to-aft length throws shade from the console back into the cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits a gunwale mounting width from 73 to 78 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual raise and lower, no motor, no wiring, nothing to draw off the battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded storage boot protects the folded fabric on the trailer and at the dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater repellent fabric that beads rain and dries fast to fight mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete kit with frame, fitted fabric, boot, and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt in the USA by Carver, over 30 years making boat tops and covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Carver by Covercraft reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat boats does the 5475U bimini fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for center console, bay style, and Whaler-style fishing boats with a gunwale mounting width from 73 to 78 inches. Measure across your boat where the deck hinges will sit, and if you land in that window, this is your top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I measure for the right width?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun a tape measure gunwale to gunwale at the point where you'll mount the deck hinges, usually just aft of the console. That side-to-side measurement needs to fall between 73 and 78 inches. If you're outside that range, Carver makes the same 5475U pattern in other width bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the finished dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top stands 54 inches tall at the peak and runs 72 inches fore to aft. That gives you shade that clears a standing adult at the helm and reaches back into the front of the cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a manual or a powered top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's manual. You raise and lower it by hand. There's no motor and no wiring, so nothing draws off your battery and there's nothing electrical to fail down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a storage boot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. A matching Pacific Blue storage boot is included. When the top is folded down, the boot zips over the frame and fabric to keep it clean and protected on the trailer and at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the frame made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThree bows of round tube aluminum with an anodized finish. The anodizing helps it stand up to salt and sun instead of chalking or corroding after a season on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat fabric is used and will it fade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic in Pacific Blue. It's solution-dyed, so the color runs all the way through the fiber and resists fading, UV, and mildew far better than a printed or polyester top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the 3-bow anodized aluminum frame, the Pacific Blue acrylic fabric sewn to fit, the storage boot, and the mounting hardware to fasten the top to your deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I leave the top up while trailering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe don't recommend it at highway speed. A bimini is built for shade at anchor and at trolling speed. 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