I recently purchased a 1991 Sea...

[Mike-Faith]

I recently purchased a 1991 Sea Ray 260 OV that came with a relatively new sunbrella convertible top and cockpit cover.  I tried putting the top up using the installation guide and could not get the top to snap in.  The convertible snaps would not reach the ones on the windscreen.  It seems that the convertible top somehow shrank so the snaps are off the mark.  I think it is the top since the location of the snaps are correct for the cockpit cover.  I didn't want to tear the top.  Does anyone know how to relax the sunbrella so it can fit?  All suggestions are appreciated.  Thank you.

[Mikeeh]

Sunbrella does "shrink" when it's not used for a long period but it can be stretched to reach the snaps. It's very unlikely that you can tear it..it's tough material. These covers are made to be very tight fitting. Attach as many snaps as you can then check every hour or so to see if you can get the rest snapped. Don't worry about tearing it. If it's in good shape you won't year it.

[Mike-Faith]

Thank you!