Carver A5469UB-10 3-Bow Bimini Top, Cadet Gray Sunbrella
Carver A5469UB-10 3-Bow Bimini Top, Cadet Gray Sunbrella — Product description
The Carver A5469UB-10 is a 3-bow bimini top built for center console, bay, and whaler-style boats with a beam of 67 to 72 inches. You get an anodized round-tube aluminum frame, a 54-inch top height, and Cadet Gray Sunbrella acrylic canvas that shrugs off sun and spray. A storage boot comes in the box.
If you fish a center console or run a bay boat in the sun all day, you already know the deal. Shade isn't a luxury out there, it's the difference between a good day on the water and a fried neck by noon. The Carver A5469UB-10 gives you a 3-bow bimini top sized for boats with a beam of 67 to 72 inches, which covers a lot of the popular 20 to 22 foot center consoles, bay boats, and whaler-style hulls.
The frame is round-tube anodized aluminum in a 3-bow layout. That's the sweet spot for a mid-size boat. Two bows can feel short over the helm, and four gets heavy and fussy to fold. Three bows give you a 72-inch fore-and-aft coverage span at a 54-inch top height, so there's real headroom at the console without the top sitting up in the wind like a sail. The anodized finish holds up to salt better than bare aluminum, and the round tubing sheds water instead of pooling it.
Up top you get Cadet Gray canvas in Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic. This is the good stuff. Solution-dyed acrylic keeps its color season after season, it's water repellent, it breathes so you're not trapping heat under a plastic tarp, and it's treated to resist mildew and UV breakdown. Cadet Gray is one of those colors that hides salt haze and looks right on just about any hull, white, gray, or two-tone.
Operation is manual, which most of us prefer on a boat this size. You pop the bows up, set your straps, and you're shaded in under a minute. When you're running hard or trailering, fold it down and slip the included storage boot over the bundle to keep the canvas clean and the frame from rattling. That boot matters more than people think. A top that lives folded without a cover chafes at the bow ends and picks up road grime fast.
A few honest notes from the dock. Measure your beam at the mounting points before you order, not at the widest part of the hull. This top is built for a 67 to 72 inch span, and getting that right is what makes the difference between a clean install and a fight. If your boat runs wider than about 22 feet, or you've got a lot of open cockpit behind the console, keep an eye on the center of the top for sag and add a support pole if you see it. Watch your vertical clearance too. Leaning posts, T-tops, and tall consoles can crowd the bows, so check that the top clears everything before you drill.
For saltwater guys, a little maintenance goes a long way. A dab of dielectric grease at the frame joints and rivets keeps corrosion from setting in, and a fresh coat of fabric seam sealer every couple seasons keeps the stitch lines from weeping in a hard rain. Rinse the canvas with fresh water when you're done for the day and it'll look new for years. This is a manual top, so in a stiff breeze over 10 knots it helps to have a second set of hands when you're raising or lowering it.
Who's this for? Anglers and cruisers who want dependable shade on a 20 to 22 foot center console or bay boat without stepping up to a full hardtop or T-top. It's simple, it's proven, and Carver has been building boat canvas in the USA for over 30 years. Who's it not for? If you need standing headroom or a hard mounting surface for electronics and rod holders, you're looking at a T-top, not a bimini. But for straightforward, foldable shade that stows out of the way, this is exactly the right tool.
Key Features
- 3-bow round-tube aluminum frame, the right balance of coverage and weight for a mid-size center console or bay boat
- Anodized frame finish resists saltwater corrosion better than bare aluminum
- 54-inch top height gives real headroom at the helm without acting like a sail
- 72-inch fore-and-aft length for solid shade over the console and cockpit
- Fits boats with a mounting-point beam of 67 to 72 inches
- Cadet Gray Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic canvas, solution-dyed for lasting color
- Water repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant fabric that still breathes
- Manual operation sets up or folds down in under a minute
- Storage boot included to protect the canvas and frame when folded
- Made in the USA by Carver, over 30 years building marine canvas
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized Carver by Covercraft reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | Carver A5469UB-10 3-Bow Bimini Top, Cadet Gray |
|---|---|
| Brand | Carver by Covercraft |
| Manufacturer Part Number | A5469UB-10 |
| UPC | 813095027001 |
| Frame Type | 3 Bow Round Tube Aluminum |
| Frame Finish | Anodized |
| Operation | Manual |
| Top Height | 54 Inches |
| Length | 72 Inches |
| Fits Width Range | 67 Inches to 72 Inches |
| Fabric Color | Cadet Gray |
| Fabric | Sunbrella / Outdura Premium Acrylic |
| Fabric Properties | Water Repellent, UV Protection, Mildew Resistant |
| Storage Boot | Included |
| Boat Styles | Center Console, Bay, Center Console Fishing, Whaler Style |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Frequently asked questions
What size boat does the A5469UB-10 fit?
It's built for boats with a beam of 67 to 72 inches at the mounting points, which covers a lot of 20 to 22 foot center console, bay, and whaler-style boats. Measure your beam where the bimini feet will mount, not at the widest part of the hull, before you order.
How many bows does it have and how much coverage is that?
Three bows. That gives you 72 inches of fore-and-aft coverage at a 54-inch top height, which is the sweet spot for a mid-size boat, enough shade over the console and cockpit without the top getting heavy or catching wind.
What is the fabric and will it hold up in the sun?
It's Cadet Gray in Sunbrella and Outdura premium acrylic. The canvas is solution-dyed so the color lasts, it's water repellent, UV resistant, and mildew resistant, and it still breathes so heat doesn't get trapped underneath. Rinse it with fresh water after saltwater use and it'll look good for years.
Is it manual or electric?
Manual. You raise the bows and set the straps by hand, which takes under a minute. Most boaters prefer manual on a top this size, it's simpler and there's nothing to fail electrically. In a strong breeze over 10 knots an extra set of hands helps when raising or lowering it.
Does it come with a storage cover?
Yes, a storage boot is included. When you fold the top down for running or trailering, the boot slips over the bundle to keep the canvas clean and stop the frame from chafing or rattling. It's a real cover, not an afterthought.
Will it corrode in saltwater?
The frame is anodized aluminum, which handles salt far better than bare aluminum. To keep the joints and rivets in top shape, put a dab of dielectric grease at the fittings and rinse the whole top with fresh water when you're done for the day.
My boat is wider than 22 feet. Will this still work?
This top is spec'd for a 67 to 72 inch span, so a much wider boat is out of range. If you're near the top of that range or have a lot of open cockpit, watch the center of the top for sag and add a support pole if you see any. When in doubt, measure your mounting-point beam first.
Will it clear my leaning post or console?
Check your vertical clearance before you drill. Tall consoles, leaning posts, and T-tops can crowd the bows on a 54-inch top, so confirm the frame clears everything in the raised position first. Better to dry-fit than to redrill.
Is this a replacement top or a full kit?
It's a complete bimini top kit with the anodized 3-bow frame, the Cadet Gray canvas, mounting hardware, and the storage boot. It's what you need to add shade to a boat that doesn't have a top yet, or to replace a worn-out one of the same size.
