{"product_id":"carver-a4663ub-3-bow-bimini-top-jet-black-sunbrella","title":"Carver A4663UB-02 3-Bow Bimini Top, Jet Black Sunbrella, 61-66 in","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Carver A4663UB-02 is a 3-bow manual bimini top in jet black Sunbrella acrylic, sized for boats with a 61 to 66 inch beam. You get 46 inches of headroom and 6 feet of shade over the helm and cockpit, on an anodized aluminum frame that shrugs off salt. A matching storage boot's in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver has been building boat covers and bimini tops in the USA for over 30 years, and the A4663UB-02 is a straightforward, well-made 3-bow top for a boat in the mid-size range. It's cut for day cruisers, cuddy cabins, bass boats, fish-and-ski rigs, V-hull fishing boats with a side console and walk-thru windshield, walk-around cuddies, and Whaler-style hulls. If your beam at the mounting point lands between 61 and 66 inches, this is the size you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric is jet black Sunbrella or Outdura premium acrylic, depending on the run. Both are the good stuff. Solution-dyed acrylic that's water repellent, mildew resistant, and holds its color under hard UV. This is the fabric you want on a boat that lives outside. It breathes, it dries fast, and it won't go chalky after a couple of seasons in the sun. The top ships with a matching storage boot, so when you drop the bimini for a run or for trailering, the folded bows and canvas tuck away clean instead of flapping around the gunwale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is round-tube anodized aluminum. Three bows, manual operation, no motor or switch to fail. The anodizing is what keeps it from pitting in salt air, and round tube is stiffer than you'd expect once it's tensioned. Top height is 46 inches and overall length front-to-back is 72 inches, a full 6 feet of shade. One thing worth knowing: the frame can be cut down to as low as 36 inches if 46 is too tall for your setup. That's a nice bit of flexibility, but measure twice before you cut anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of measuring, do it before you order. The 46-inch height is measured off the deck, and on a walk-thru cuddy with a tall windshield that number can leave you a little short on head clearance, or a little tight where the top meets a radar arch when trailered. Grab a tape and check your actual windshield height and your beam at the exact spot the mounting brackets will land. Beam tapers as you move fore and aft, so the number that matters is where the hardware bolts down, not the widest point of the hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is honest DIY on most boats. The deck hinges bolt to the gunwale or the side console, the bows pivot up, and the aft end tensions with straps to eye plates. A couple of field notes from folks who've done this: on a side-console bass or fish-and-ski boat, you may need offset mounting so the folded frame clears the console and doesn't foul the throttle. On a curved transom or a Whaler-style hull, add a couple of extra aft straps so the load spreads out and doesn't pull on the gelcoat. And put a dab of thread locker on the bow bolts. Round-tube joints can work loose after a season of pounding in chop, and a little blue threadlocker up front saves you a rattle later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run at speed a lot, cinch the top down with the included boot when it's folded and think about a set of side curtains for the days the wind kicks up. The boot keeps the canvas from beating itself up on the highway, and curtains turn the shade into a little weather protection when a squall rolls through. Small stuff, but it's the difference between a top that lasts five years and one that lasts fifteen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaising and lowering is easy once it's dialed in, but do the first setup on a calm day. A 3-bow manual top catches wind like a sail, so raising it single-handed in a breeze is how bows get bent. Two people, thirty seconds, done. Once it's up and strapped, it's rock solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody who wants real shade over the helm and cockpit without the cost and complexity of a powered top. It's a great match for a family day boat, a bass rig you fish hard, or a cuddy you cruise on the weekends. It's not the pick if your beam is outside the 61-to-66-inch window, so check that first. But if it fits, you're getting a proper Carver top in a color that goes with everything, and it'll be shading your crew for a lot of summers.\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 anodized aluminum frame resists salt pitting and stays stiff under tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJet black Sunbrella or Outdura premium acrylic fabric, water repellent, UV and mildew resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e46 inch top height with 72 inch (6 ft) fore-to-aft length for full helm and cockpit shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits a 61 to 66 inch beam measured at the mounting point\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame cuts down to as low as 36 inches if you need a lower profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual operation, no motor or wiring to service\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatching storage boot included to protect the folded top when trailering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolution-dyed acrylic holds its color and breathes, so it dries fast and won't go chalky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for day cruisers, cuddy cabins, bass, fish-and-ski, and V-hull fishing boats with side console and walk-thru windshield\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 size boat does the A4663UB-02 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's sized for a beam of 61 to 66 inches measured at the exact spot the mounting brackets bolt down. That covers a lot of day cruisers, cuddy cabins, bass boats, fish-and-ski rigs, V-hull fishing boats with a side console and walk-thru windshield, walk-around cuddies, and Whaler-style hulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much shade does it give?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top is 46 inches tall and runs 72 inches, a full 6 feet, front to back. That's enough to shade the helm and a good chunk of the cockpit on a mid-size boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I lower the height if 46 inches is too tall?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The anodized aluminum frame can be cut down to as low as 36 inches. Measure your setup carefully before you cut, since you can't add the tube back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the fabric made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJet black Sunbrella or Outdura premium acrylic, depending on the production run. Both are solution-dyed acrylic that's water repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant, which is exactly what you want on a boat that lives outside.\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\u003eManual. Three bows, no motor, switch, or wiring to service. You raise and lower it by hand and tension the aft end with straps.\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 storage boot is included, so when you fold the top down for a run or for trailering, the bows and canvas tuck away clean instead of flapping around.\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\u003eMeasure your beam at the exact point where the mounting hardware will bolt down, not the widest part of the hull. Beam tapers fore and aft, so the number at the mounting location is the one that matters. You want it to fall between 61 and 66 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it hard to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an honest DIY job on most boats. The deck hinges bolt to the gunwale or side console and the aft end straps to eye plates. Do the first raise on a calm day with two people, since a 3-bow top catches wind. A dab of thread locker on the bow bolts keeps the joints from working loose over a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it hold up in salt water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe anodized aluminum frame is built to resist pitting in salt air, and the acrylic fabric shrugs off UV and mildew. 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