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150 Sport 2008

I assembled a Carver Bimini top but it seems too wide for my 150 Sport. My boat has safety rails installed on both side decks and they wrap around the bow. The hinge ends of the Bimini top frames will not fit inside of the railing nor outside. Either way, if I force a fit the unit will look awful and probably won't be functional. The Bimini came with the boat disassembled and uninstalled. I assembled it correctly. The Carver installation video shows a boat without side rails. I bought braces for the unit. What the heck is going on?

I think that the hinge ends of the frames will fit into stainless rod holders that I clamp on the outside of the railings. The unit would sit higher but at least I could use it. With the straps and braces it might be secure when the boats at rest.

Has anybody else had this problem? I might have to abandon the Bimini top project.