{"product_id":"carver-hypalon-bimini-mounting-kit-for-inflatables","title":"Carver Hypalon Bimini Top Mounting Kit for Inflatable Boats","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eMounting a bimini top on an inflatable is a different job than on a rigid boat. There's no gunwale to bolt into. This Carver kit solves it with four glue-on D-rings, two universal deck hinges, the right Hypalon adhesive, and quick-release pins. Everything the hardware side needs to rig a top over a Hypalon inflatable or RIB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the problem with putting a bimini top on an inflatable. On a rigid boat you just bolt your hinges to the gunwale and you're done. An inflatable doesn't give you that. The tubes are Hypalon, there's no solid rail to drill into, and you can't exactly run a bolt through an air chamber. So you need a different approach, and that's precisely what this Carver kit is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a complete mounting solution for rigging a bimini top over a Hypalon inflatable or RIB. The kit gives you four D-rings that glue directly to the tubes, two universal deck hinges, the special adhesive formulated to bond to Hypalon, two quick-release pins, and detailed instructions. That's everything the hardware side of the job needs. You supply the bimini top and frame, and this kit ties it to the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe way it works is straightforward once you see it. The D-rings bond to the Hypalon tubes with the included adhesive and become your soft anchor points. The universal deck hinges mount to any flat rigid surface you do have, a console, a rigid floor section, a transom panel, and carry the other end of the frame. The frame legs connect to the D-rings, the frame pivots on the deck hinges, and the top stands up over the cockpit. The quick-release pins let you drop the whole frame off the hinges without tools when you want to stow the top or trailer the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things matter for a bond that lasts. Surface prep is the whole game with glue-on hardware. Clean the tube thoroughly before you bond anything, get all the film and grime off, and let it flash per the instructions. Take a minute to mock up the bimini before you commit any adhesive too. Space the D-rings to match your top's pole width, mark your spots, and only then start gluing. Get the spacing wrong and the top sits crooked or the fabric doesn't tension right. Measure twice here. You only glue once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Hypalon version of the kit, and that detail matters. The adhesive is matched to Hypalon tube material. If your inflatable is built from PVC or vinyl instead, the bond chemistry is different and you'll want the PVC-specific kit rather than this one. Check what your tubes are made of before you order. Most quality RIBs and higher-end inflatables run Hypalon, but it's worth confirming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone running a Hypalon inflatable or RIB who wants shade and rain cover without a hardtop. Tenders, dinghies, center-console RIBs, small inflatables that see real sun on the water. A bimini changes how usable one of these boats is on a hot afternoon, and this is the piece that makes it possible. It works best on boats with a rigid floor section to take the deck hinges. On a very small soft-floor tender there may not be a good flat surface for the hinge side, so think through your mounting points before you buy. A quick dry mock-up of where everything lands is worth the ten minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarver has been building covers and tops in the USA for over 30 years, and the hardware reflects that. This is the same company that makes the top itself, so the kit is designed around how their frames actually mount. That's the advantage of buying the hardware and the top from one source. The parts are meant to go together, not cobbled from a bin of generic fittings. One more tip from the water. Give the glued D-rings an occasional look, especially after the boat's been stored over winter, and rinse the deck hinges with fresh water if you run in salt. Get the surface prep right, give the adhesive its full cure before you load the frame, and you'll have a bimini that stays put through a season of sun and spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 glue-on D-rings anchor the bimini frame directly to Hypalon tubes, no rigid rail needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 universal deck hinges mount to any flat rigid surface for the other end of the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial Hypalon-compatible adhesive included, matched to the tube material for a lasting bond\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 quick-release pins drop the frame off the hinges without tools for stowing or trailering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetailed instructions walk you through surface prep and D-ring spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete hardware kit, you supply only the bimini top and frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for Hypalon inflatables and RIBs where there's no gunwale to bolt into\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA by Carver, over 30 years building covers and tops\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 comes in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFour D-rings, two universal deck hinges, the special Hypalon adhesive, two quick-release pins, and detailed instructions. It's the hardware side of the job. You supply the bimini top and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this work on my PVC or vinyl inflatable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the Hypalon version. The adhesive is formulated to bond to Hypalon tube material. If your boat's tubes are PVC or vinyl, the bond chemistry is different and you'll want the PVC-specific kit instead. Check what your tubes are made of before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do the D-rings attach?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey glue directly to the Hypalon tubes with the included adhesive and become your anchor points for the frame. Surface prep is the whole game here. Clean the tube thoroughly and follow the instructions before you bond anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the deck hinges for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey mount to a flat rigid surface such as a console, a rigid floor section, or a transom panel and carry the other end of the bimini frame. The frame pivots on them when the top goes up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do the quick-release pins do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey let you pop the frame off the deck hinges without tools, so you can stow the top or trailer the boat and put it back up in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this include the bimini top or the frame?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This is the mounting hardware only. It's designed to attach a bimini top and frame you already have, or one you buy separately, to an inflatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size boat is this for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt works on Hypalon inflatables and RIBs that have a rigid floor section to take the deck hinges. Space the D-rings to match your top's pole width before you glue so the top tensions right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long before I can use it after gluing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFollow the cure time in the included instructions and give the adhesive a full cure before you load the frame. Rushing the bond is the fastest way to have a D-ring let go later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs Carver hardware good quality?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCarver has built covers and tops in the USA for over 30 years, and this kit is made by the same company that makes the top itself, so the hardware is designed around how their frames actually mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarver Hypalon Bimini Top Mounting Kit for Inflatable Boats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarver by Covercraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPKIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e081231296097\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBimini Top Mounting Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTube Material Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHypalon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eD-Rings Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeck Hinges Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 universal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuick-Release Pins Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdhesive Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes, Hypalon-compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInstructions Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflatable boats and RIBs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What comes in the kit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Four D-rings, two universal deck hinges, the special Hypalon adhesive, two quick-release pins, and detailed instructions. 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