{"product_id":"carver-a5463tb-10-3-bow-bimini-top-cadet-gray","title":"Carver A5463TB-10 3-Bow Bimini Top, Cadet Gray Sunbrella","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Carver A5463TB-10 is a 3-bow bimini top for center console and bay boats measuring 61 to 66 inches across the mount. Anodized aluminum frame, Cadet Gray Sunbrella and Outdura acrylic canopy, and a color-matched storage boot for packable shade at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Carver A5463TB-10 is a 3-bow bimini top built for center console boats, bay boats, and Whaler-style hulls that measure 61 to 66 inches across the mounting points. It gives you real shade at the helm without permanently changing the look of the boat. When you want the sun off your neck on a long run, you raise it. When you're back at the dock or trailering home, it folds down into the included storage boot and gets out of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver has been sewing covers and tops in the USA for over 30 years, and this one shows it. The canopy is Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic, the same solution-dyed fabric people trust for years of hard sun. It's water repellent, mildew resistant, and holds its color through season after season of UV. The frame is round-tube aluminum with an anodized finish, so it shrugs off salt spray and doesn't need babysitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is the part people get wrong, so let's be clear. This top covers a beam width of 61 to 66 inches, measured where the mounting hardware lands on your gunwales or console rails. Measure that gap before you order. If your rails have a lip or your console flares, get your tape on the exact spot the deck hinges will sit. The finished height is 54 inches from the mount to the top of the bow, which clears most leaning posts and center console seating but can sit close to a tall VHF antenna. Check your antenna and rod holders first so nothing fouls when you raise or fold the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length along the boat is 72 inches, giving you a good stretch of covered cockpit for two or three anglers working the rails. Three bows keep the canopy tensioned across that span. On a 72-inch top the fabric can start to pool if it goes slack, so give the straps a snug pull when you set it and re-tension it now and then. A tight top sheds rain and wind noise a lot better than a loose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperation is manual, which most center console owners actually prefer. There's no motor to fail and no wiring to run. You unclip the straps, walk the front bow up, and clip it off. On a breezy day it's easier with a second set of hands, and a lot of owners add a pair of gas-assist struts or a hold-down strap kit to make solo raising simple. Nothing complicated, just good rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCadet Gray is one of the easiest colors to live with. It reads clean against white gelcoat, doesn't show salt haze the way a dark canopy does, and keeps the cockpit cooler than black in July. Because the fabric is solution dyed, the color runs all the way through the fiber instead of sitting on the surface, so scuffs and years of sun don't leave you with a blotchy top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Center console and bay boat owners in the 61 to 66 inch beam range who want honest, packable shade. It's a great match for a skiff or an open fishing hull that runs without a hardtop and needs sun protection out on the water. It is not a T-top, and it won't replace one. If you already run a T-top or a hard console cover, a bimini like this can crowd the frame, so plan your mounting before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare is simple. Rinse the fabric with fresh water after salt trips, let it dry before you boot it, and hose off the anodized frame now and then. Brush off any leaves or bird mess before it sets. Done that way, a Sunbrella top like this stays looking sharp for a long, long time. The A5463TB-10 ships with the canopy, the 3-bow anodized frame, mounting hardware, and the color-matched storage boot, so you've got what you need to rig it up and get out there.\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 anodized finish resists salt corrosion and needs no maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic canopy is water repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e54-inch top height clears most center console leaning posts and helm seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e72-inch length shades two to three anglers working the cockpit rails\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits boats measuring 61 to 66 inches across the mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCadet Gray solution-dyed fabric holds color through years of sun and hides salt haze\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual operation means no motor or wiring to fail, raise and clip in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor-matched storage boot included to protect the folded canopy when trailering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA by Carver with over 30 years of cover and top experience\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 A5463TB-10 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt covers a beam width of 61 to 66 inches, measured where the mounting hardware sits on your gunwales or console rails. Get your tape on that exact spot before ordering, especially if your rails have a lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the finished height of the top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top height is 54 inches from the mount to the top of the bow. That clears most leaning posts and center console seating, but check a tall VHF antenna so nothing fouls when you raise or fold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs a storage boot included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. A color-matched storage boot is included. When you fold the top down, it zips into the boot to protect the canopy while you run or trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat fabric is the canopy made from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic, solution dyed so the color runs through the fiber. The fabric is water repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I raise it by myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can. It's manual, so you unclip the straps and walk the front bow up. On a breezy day a second set of hands helps, and some owners add gas-assist struts or a hold-down strap kit for easy solo raising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the frame hold up in saltwater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe frame is round-tube aluminum with an anodized finish, which handles salt spray well. Rinse it with fresh water now and then and it'll stay clean for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the top from sagging?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGive the straps a snug pull when you set the top and re-tension them now and then. On a 72-inch length the fabric can pool if it goes slack, and a tight top sheds rain and wind noise much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I clean and care for it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRinse the fabric with fresh water after salt trips and let it dry before you boot it. Brush off leaves or bird mess before it sets, and hose off the anodized frame occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this replace a T-top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's a folding bimini top, not a hardtop. 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