• Projects

  • Cushion reupholstery: Making the old new again  May 1

    Crafting board-mounted cockpit cushions for a 44-foot Tiara.

  • "Carousel" interior for an older vessel  Mar 1

    This project won a 2013 MFA Award of Excellence in the interior upholstery category.

• Products

  • DuroAir develops indoor air-quality recycling technology  May 1

    Technology filters and recycles industrial contaminated indoor air.

  • Enduratex reveals topcoat Forbid  May 1

    Forbid increases stain resistance, while preserving the integrity of the fabric luster and softness.

  • Sailrite introduces new snap fastener  May 1

    System features a set of four dies to install button, socket, stud and eyelet snap fastener components.

  • STA-LOK launches new stemball self-fit terminals  May 1

    The head size can be increased to fit any mast and spreader attachment.

• Business

  • Handling online criticism  May 1

    The right—and quick—response can salvage your digital reputation.

  • Shop talk with Barb Czarnecki of Bayside Custom Canvas  May 1

    Barb Czarnecki runs a one-woman shop producing top-quality products.

• News

  • Congressional Boating Caucus heads named  May 1

    U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly and Rep. Mike McIntyre joined as co-chairs.

  • Georgia legislators mull safety bill  May 1

    Bill adresses mandatory boater education, life-jacket wear and more. 

  • Industry veteran John Robert 'Bob' Long wins Alan J. Freedman Award  May 1

    The NMMA honored Long with the 2013 Alan J. Freedman Memorial Leadership Award.

  • My-Villages makes move  May 1

    Move situates the company directly within the largest U.S. boating market and industry hub.

  • National Marina Day set for June 8  May 1

    National Marina Day has joined forces with Discover Boating.

  • Nearly 30 organizations co-host 2013 American Boating Congress  May 1

    The ABC Legislative Conferene is slated for May 8-9 in Washington, D.C.

  • NMMA comments on USCG code regulations  May 1

    The NMMA identified several standards that are currently outdated.

  • NMMA names legal director  May 1

    The NMMA named Nicole Vasilaros director of regulatory and legal affairs.

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• This Issue

  May 2013: High-tech tools, dream shops, modern marketing and more.

• How-to articles

  Get the details of how best to tackle fabrication projects.

• Fabric spec guide

  Get help choosing the right fabric for the right project, every time.

• Products

  Find essential fabric, findings and accessories for your boat project.

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