{"product_id":"carver-5475u-3-bow-bimini-top-jet-black-sunbrella","title":"Carver 5475U 3-Bow Bimini Top 54\"H x 72\"L, Jet Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Carver 5475U is a jet black, 3-bow bimini top for center console, bay, and Whaler-style boats with a 73 to 78 inch beam. Genuine Sunbrella and Outdura acrylic on an anodized aluminum frame gives you 54 inches of standing clearance and 72 inches of coverage over the helm, with a storage boot included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a center console, a bay boat, or a Whaler-style hull with a beam between 73 and 78 inches, the Carver 5475U 3-bow bimini top gives you shade that holds up out there. This is the jet black version, cut from genuine Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic and hung on an anodized aluminum round-tube frame. It's the top we reach for when an angler wants honest coverage over the console and the front of the cockpit without committing to a hardtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-bow design is the sweet spot for boats this size. Three bows spread the load and keep the fabric drum-tight, so it won't flap itself to death at 30 knots the way a thin two-bow top can. The frame is round-tube aluminum, anodized to fight off salt, and the whole assembly folds down into the included storage boot when you're trailering or you just want the sun back on a cool morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the numbers that matter. The top stands 54 inches high, so you get real standing clearance under it at the helm of most center consoles. It measures 72 inches fore to aft, which covers the console and usually the seat right behind it on a typical bay or fishing layout. And it mounts across a width of 73 to 78 inches, measured rail to rail at your mounting points. Measure that span before you buy. It's the single number that decides whether a bimini fits, and it trips up more people than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is where this top earns its keep. Sunbrella and Outdura acrylics are solution-dyed, so the jet black stays jet black instead of fading to a chalky gray after two seasons in the sun. It's water repellent, blocks UV, and resists mildew. That said, black fabric runs hotter and shows salt, so give it a fresh-water rinse after saltwater trips and hit the seams with a fabric protectant like 303 a couple times a season. Do that and this top will outlast the boat's upholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation is manual, which on a bimini is a good thing. Fewer motors and switches means fewer things to fail on the water. Loosen the jaw slides, walk the frame up, tighten it down, and you're covered. On a bay boat it's easiest with two people the first few times, mostly so you don't torque a bow tube while you line up the mounting feet. Once it's dialed in, one person can raise and lower it in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storage boot matters more than people expect. When the top's down, the boot zips over the folded bows and fabric so it isn't whipping loose on the trailer or chafing your gelcoat on the run home. It also keeps the canopy clean and dry between trips, which cuts down on the mildew that black tops are prone to when they get stored damp. Fold it, zip it, forget about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on mounting, because it's where installs go wrong. The deck hardware needs something solid to bite into. On older Whalers and thin gunwale caps, back the mounting feet with an aluminum plate or a large fender washer so they don't pull out of the gelcoat under load. If your boat has rod holders along the 72-inch run, check their position before you set the rear bow, since the top's height can interfere with a rod tip at certain angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anglers and cruisers on center console, bay, and Whaler-style boats in that 73 to 78 inch beam who want shade over the helm and are fine raising the top by hand. Who's it not for? If you need a top for a pontoon, a wider offshore center console, or you want full standing headroom across the whole cockpit, this isn't the one. Get the beam measurement right and match it to the width range, and the 5475U is a clean, durable answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Carver top is built in the USA, and this one ships with the frame, the jet black canopy, the mounting hardware, and the storage boot in the box. Rig it up and you've got dependable shade for years of seasons.\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, anodized to resist saltwater corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic canopy in solution-dyed Jet Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e54-inch top height for real standing clearance at the console\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e72-inch fore-to-aft length covers the helm and forward cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits a mounting width of 73 to 78 inches, measured rail to rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual raise-and-lower operation, no motors or switches to fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor-matched storage boot included for trailering and off-season storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt in the USA by Carver, with 30-plus years making boat tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for center console, bay style, and Whaler-style fishing boats\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\u003eWill the Carver 5475U fit my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built to mount across a width of 73 to 78 inches, measured rail to rail at your mounting points. Measure that span first. If your beam at the mount falls in that range, and you run a center console, bay, or Whaler-style boat, you're good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color and fabric is this top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the Jet Black version, cut from genuine Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic. Both are solution-dyed marine fabrics, so the black holds its color instead of fading to gray after a couple seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much headroom does it give me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top stands 54 inches high at the peak. That's enough standing clearance for most folks at the helm of a center console, though it isn't full offshore-hardtop height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much of the boat does it shade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 72 inches fore to aft, so it covers the console and usually the seat right behind it on a typical bay or fishing layout.\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 color-matched boot is included. When the top's folded down, the boot zips over the bows and fabric to protect it on the trailer and during off-season storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the frame going to corrode in saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe frame is anodized round-tube aluminum, which handles salt well. Give it a fresh-water rinse after saltwater runs, especially at the joints and jaw slides, and it'll last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it power or manual?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eManual. You loosen the slides, raise the bows by hand, and tighten it down. Fewer moving parts than a powered top means less to fail out on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I install it by myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but the first few times it's easier with two people so you don't tweak a bow tube while lining up the mounting feet. Once it's set, one person can raise and lower it in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the black fabric from mildewing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eStore it dry and rinse it after salt exposure. 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