September 2011

  • Published On: September 23, 2011

    MarChem CFI named Laurie Moers as its Northeast regional sales representative. Moers is responsible for generating demand for the company's products at user level, contacting canvas shops, awning shops, distributors and OEM's who use fabrics. She brings more than 20 years in the textile industry to her new post, having positions with Dillon Yarn and, [...]

  • Published On: September 15, 2011

    The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comment on a National Boating Safety Advisory Council (NBSAC) recommendation that requires recreational vessel operators to turn their engine off if a swimmer is in the water in close proximity to the rear of the vessel, as well as other ideas to reduce casualties caused by propeller strikes [...]

  • Published On: September 8, 2011

    The 2011 International Boatbuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) is entering into cleaner waters with the introduction of the Green Marine Route, a new component of the show for eco-friendly and environmentally sustainable boating innovation. “As the marine industry has seen an evolution to new, more efficient, and cleaner building processes, methods and materials, we felt [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    The Medoc Retractable Safety Knife provides easy grip activation and automatic blade retraction, and can be used in either hand. Other features include an ergonomic design, reversible blade and handle lock. The Angle Cut Kit is a new multifunctional, heavy-duty cutter with an adjustable cutting head designed to fit the best cutting angle for each [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    Three simple tools aid fabricating efficiency. By Mark Hood Adjuster buckle An adjuster buckle used for tensioning hold-down straps can be used as a handy ½-inch guide for adding the hem allowance to the edge of patterns. Homasote tables A layer of Homasote wrapped with a wide, heavy duty truck cover vinyl makes a handy [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    By William J. Lynott Credit plays an important part in business. Used wisely, it can be a profitable friend. Used carelessly, it can be a destructive enemy. Here are nine ways to help you put credit to work for you and your business. Be aware of your credit report. If your credit score is “good,” [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    This is where the placement of the new design is going to go on the seat back. Designing new graphics into an upholstery job doesn’t have to be the most dreaded portion of the job; it actually can be the most rewarding. You just need to get comfortable doing some custom work, so [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    Our Wasque 32 project boat with Hood Canvas leaving CW Hood Yachts in Marblehead, Mass. This boat was featured on Channel 5 Boston's Chronicle News Magazine. In the last article (July/Aug issue), we patterned a Navy top in one step at my brother Chris Hood’s boat building facility, CW Hood Yachts, in Marblehead, [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    You’re in business to make money. That means knowing costs and pricing jobs realistically. By Marc Hequet This job’s a tough one; the design is different, the material expensive. The customer is haggling. Can you price it to meet your target margin? Do you know what your target margin is? Can you even price it [...]

  • Published On: September 1, 2011

    Today’s marine fabricators are expanding their sewing repertoire by utilizing up-to-date sewing techniques and incorporating regular machine maintenance to provide the highest quality end products their customers deserve. Take Eric Walton, owner of Custom Canvas Alaska LLC, of Fairbanks, for example. Back in 1969, when Walton was a college freshman, he had a part-time job [...]