Nickle Ink Upholstery, Sumner, Iowa We took a junkyard-ready boat and overhauled it into a magnificent, one-of-a kind runabout. All designs were made without any previous patterns. I took the client’s needs and customized the boat to fit them perfectly. Project data Designers: Penny Johnson, Toni Cutsforth Fabricators: Penny Johnson, Jamie Johnson Project managers: Penny [...]

Costa Marine Canvas, Egg Harbor City, N.J. Client wanted a cockpit mezzanine seating unit with built-in armrests and cupholders. Seat boards had to be built around molded-in fiberglass armrests, which had to be concealed, yet allow for new armrests with cupholders. Fabric pattern integrity had to be maintained around seat back with compound radius and [...]

Custom Covers, Salt Lake City, Utah Complete reupholstery job for the cockpit of a Chris Craft. Client wanted the upholstery entirely redone and matched back to the original design and pattern, as the current upholstery was in disrepair. Three colors were picked and were seamlessly integrated into the existing color scheme. Project data Designer: Custom [...]

Custom Marine Canvas, Noank, Conn. New cockpit cushions for a C&C 51 using Sunbrella Captain Navy Regimental Stripe over rain drain foam. Once the customer selected the stripe, the challenge came in the design layout and keeping the stripes aligned. Project data Designer: Len Walker, Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM Fabricators: Patty Welsh Mastrandrea Project manager: [...]

Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. The fabrication of all exterior upholstery from scratch. The client came to us with no cushions on his boat and requested a custom design and all new cushions, backs and bolsters. He wanted the boat to be comfortable and to look sporty. Project data Designer: Bill Ashley Fabricators: Elias Gomez, Dolly [...]

Custom Marine Canvas, Noank, Conn. Complete new interior upholstery for a restored 1938 S&S sloop, combining Sunbrella Sailcloth that resembles cotton duck with blue Ultraleather that matches the exterior paint. The purpose was to get a good looking, classic interior without spending a fortune, as the boat was being “flipped. Project data Designer: Katie Bradford, [...]

Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, COnn. The project was the complete interior restoration. Our work included all of the carpeting, drapery, bedding, furniture and throw pillows. What was complex about the project was trying to emulate the feel of a classic Egg Harbor while adding a personal touch. We had a custom sofa constructed and upholstered in [...]

Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, COnn. The purpose of this project was to change the theme of the boat to give it a more masculine feel while increasing comfort. This was accomplished by changing the color scheme and materials. Soft colors and floral patterns were replaced with earth tones and neutral patterns. The drapes were redone to [...]

The Nautical Needle, Holland, Mich. Custom two-section sunshade designed for both port and starboard sides. Design allows shade from both port and starboard sides with the option to remove one section at entry point. Panels needed to be reversible to fit on both sides. Custom stainless poles fit in gunwale mounts. Project data Designer: Chris [...]

Weaver Canvas, Wilmington, N.C. A unique aft shade tension structure. Customer requested a low-profile shade for the aft deck of his boat. Traditional bimini framing was not appropriate because of the large area and layout of the boat. Project data Designer: Chris Patterson Fabricator: Chris Patterson, Steven Hawk, Ann Middleton Project manager: Chris Patterson Installer: [...]