Help with Bimini top frame

[jaybirdtoo]

I just replaced the top on my pontoon boat. Took the top and frame to a canvas place they replaced it, I put it back on the boat at the slip. OK here's is the problem. The new top is very nice But frame is tweaked. How can I get this back to be straight. Can't seem to just bend it back. Any help. Thanks See pictures The back is ok the front leans to the right ( looking from the front )

 

[guy48065]

Is the frame tweaked with the fabric removed? If the cover wasn't laid out symmetrical and square it will distort the relatively weak frame.

 

[ahicks]

I say show these pics to the people that made the top. If they can't figure out what the problem is, seems like they'd make you another one?

 

[airshot]

Adjust the tensions on the hold down straps, if this won't fix it, the top itself is off.

 

[jaybirdtoo]

Thanks everyone for your help. I already removed the top before and the frame was still out of line with the back frame. So today I remove one side of the front frame and bent it out about 6 inches reattached. Then did the same thing to the other side except I bent it in about 6 inches.
Readjusted all brackets and hold down straps and yippy, it looks almost
perfect. Thanks again

 

[guy48065]

 

[Scott Danforth]

Bimini top frames are bent by hand around wood forms. Easy to tweek