{"product_id":"carver-a5463tb-3-bow-bimini-top-54in-jet-black-sunbrella","title":"Carver A5463TB 3-Bow Bimini Top, 54\" x 72\", Jet Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Carver A5463TB is a 3-bow manual bimini top in Jet Black Sunbrella, built for center console and Whaler-style boats measuring 61 to 66 inches across the mounting points. You get 54 inches of headroom, a 72-inch fabric run, an anodized round-tube aluminum frame, and a matching storage boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run a center console or a Whaler-style hull and you're tired of cooking in the sun on a long day, the Carver A5463TB is the shade you've been meaning to add. It's a 3-bow bimini top built for boats that measure 61 to 66 inches between the mounting points, and it gives you 54 inches of top height with a 72-inch length of coverage. That's enough room to stand at the console, work the leaning post, and still keep your head clear of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric here is the part that matters most, and Carver doesn't cut corners on it. This top uses Sunbrella and Outdura premium solution-dyed acrylic in Jet Black. That means the color goes all the way through the fiber, so it holds up to hard UV and salt spray far longer than a coated polyester top. It sheds water, resists mildew, and keeps its look season after season. Black is the color most center-console owners reach for because it hides road grime from the trailer and looks sharp against a white gelcoat hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is round-tube anodized aluminum. Round tube flexes a touch more than square stock, which actually helps it ride out gusts without cracking a weld, and the anodizing puts a hard skin on the metal so it doesn't chalk up in the marine air. Operation is manual, so you raise it and drop it by hand in a few seconds. No motors, no switches, nothing to burn out. When you fold it down, everything tucks into the included storage boot so the fabric stays clean and doesn't flog in the wind on the highway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit is everything with a bimini, so measure before you order. The 61 to 66 inch number is the beam at the exact spot where the deck hinges will land, not the widest part of the boat. If your rail curves, your real number can be an inch or two off from the spec sheet. A lot of guys find a small gap on older hulls and close it with a stainless shim or a backing plate under the hinge. Speaking of hinges, use a backing plate anywhere you drill into a thin console or a rod-holder rail. It spreads the load and keeps the screws from working loose after a season of pounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of rigging notes from folks who've lived with these tops. At assembly, hit the tube joints with a little dielectric grease. The anodized aluminum is tough, but the joints are where salt likes to creep in and seize things up over two or three seasons. And rinse the black fabric down with fresh water every week or so during the season. Jet Black looks great, but dried salt shows on a dark top more than it does on a lighter one, so a quick hose-off keeps it sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this top for? Anybody running a center console bay boat, a center console fishing boat, or a Whaler-style hull in that 61 to 66 inch range who wants real shade over the helm without a big install. It's a manual top, so it's not the right pick if you specifically want a powered top that raises at the touch of a button. But for the vast majority of fishing and bay boats, a well-built manual 3-bow is exactly what you want. Simple, strong, and easy to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Carver top is sewn in the USA, and this one ships with the frame, the fabric, the deck hinges, and the storage boot ready to rig. Get your beam measurement right, grab a helper for the drilling, and you'll have shade over the console the same afternoon.\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 flexes with gusts instead of cracking a weld, and the anodized finish resists salt chalking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e54-inch top height gives real standing headroom at the console for most anglers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e72-inch fabric length covers the helm and leaning-post area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits boats measuring 61 to 66 inches between the mounting points, sized for center console bay, fishing, and Whaler-style hulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJet Black Sunbrella and Outdura solution-dyed acrylic holds color through hard UV and salt exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFabric is water repellent, UV protective, and mildew resistant for long life on the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual operation raises and lowers by hand in seconds, no motor or wiring to fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatching storage boot included to protect the folded fabric under way and on the trailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSewn in the USA by Carver with over 30 years of bimini and cover 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 boats does the Carver A5463TB fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for center console bay boats, center console fishing boats, and Whaler-style hulls that measure 61 to 66 inches across at the mounting points. Measure the beam at the exact spot where the deck hinges will land, not the widest part of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow tall is the top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe top height is 54 inches. That gives most people room to stand at the console without ducking under the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is the coverage area?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe fabric runs 72 inches fore to aft, which covers the helm and the leaning-post area on a typical center console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this a powered or manual top?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a manual top. You raise it and lower it by hand in a few seconds. There's no motor, switch, or wiring, so there's nothing to burn out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the fabric made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJet Black Sunbrella and Outdura premium solution-dyed acrylic. The color runs through the fiber, so it resists UV fade and mildew and sheds water instead of soaking it up.\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. When you fold the top down, the boot wraps the fabric so it stays clean and doesn't flap in the wind on the highway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the frame made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRound-tube anodized aluminum. The round tube gives a little flex so it rides out gusts, and the anodized skin keeps the metal from chalking in salt air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the frame from corroding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePut a little dielectric grease on the tube joints when you assemble it. The joints are where salt tends to creep in and seize things up, so a bit of grease at the start saves you trouble down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the Jet Black fabric fade or stain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSolution-dyed acrylic holds its color a long time against UV. 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