Carver Bimini Tops are a classy way to protect yourself and your boat from the elements. They also add style and color to your boat. These instructions make assembly and installation easy. Please read them carefully before beginning.
These instructions show how to assemble the top, with its frame and straps, starting upside down and inverting to an upright position when attaching to your boat. |
Step 2. identify the hook shaped, long bow side frame parts and one of the center bow frame parts. Assemble the side bow and center bow parts, aligning the pre- drilled holes. Use the 1/2”, no. 8 screws to connect the bow parts securely.
Step 3. repeat this procedure for the short bow aligning the pre-drilled holes and securing them with 1/2”, no. 8 screws.
Caution: If screw heads become burred, cover heads with duct tape to avoid damage to canvas.
Step 4. With bows assembled, first pass long bow assembly through sleeve in back of top. (This is the sleeve on the end with the sewn-in tag.) Note the position of the jaw slides and the single pre-drilled holes on the bow frame. (Holes should be facing in.)
Step 5. Pass the short bow through sleeve in front of top. Note the position of the single pre-drilled hold-down strap holes on the bow frame. (Holes should be facing in.)
Step 6. Pass looped end of each hold-down strap over each end of the long and short bows. Use a no. 8, 1/2” screw to fasten strap to bow frame at each pre-drilled hole position. Position strap over hole and insert screw, with finish washer, through center of strap and into pre-drilled hole.
Step 7. Connect short frame ends to jaw slides on each side of long bow frame. Jaw slides should allow short bows to pivot, but be tight enough to hold securely.