Was wondering how the front top bow stores in the lowered position on a '23 runabout. There is no hole for a retaining clevis pin. Is it under some pressure once the top material and padding are installed?

I have exactly the same question. Mine come loose so I have to wrap bungees around them to hold them in place. I hope you get an answer here!

The ones on Betsy, my '24 cut-off touring, are under slight pressure when I put them on the inside of the fitting like your picture shows.

The straps on the saddles keep them in place.