Framework design fits lines of powerboat

Published On: May 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

Beyond Canvas Inc., Point Roberts, Wash.

This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full exterior canvas powerboat 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, required a full upper enclosure, including framework. The bimini was made from Sunbrella Supreme, with 40-gauge Strataglass for the windows. Cabin windows were fitted with covers made from matching Sunbrella Shade. Full forward rail covers, aft rail skirts and a windlass cover completed this job. One major challenge was designing the framework to fit the lines of the boat. Beyond Canvas Inc. settled on a split mount, six-bow design with 6-foot 3-inch headroom. The forward bow was set with the customer to provide proper rake for the windshield. The aft bow is set behind the radar mast, requiring a slit in the bimini top.