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.

[gtstang462002]

Stretch it out in the sun and let it warm up. It has some elasticity to it, dont be afraid to pull on it. Another trick is to relax the support bows, snap everything in place, then reset the bows for a tight fit to stretch it back out in the sunlight.

[Mike-Faith]

Thank you!