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Photomodeling used to achieve perfect fit for top
May 1st, 2008
Custom Marine Canvas, Noank, Conn. The cleint for this project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the tops 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, requested shade for the cockpit that had to fully disassemble for storage. Custom Marine Canvas photomodeled the boat to send images to the owner, and he modified […]
Rigid enclosure provides unobstructed views
May 1st, 2008
Recovery Room, Panama City Beach, Fla. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the rigid enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved a rigid enclosure for a new boat. Costa Track was installed on the hard top on the bridge and aft deck, and on the windshield. On the aft deck, Recovery […]
Cockpit cover protects electronics from the elements
May 1st, 2008
Bev’s Canvas Covers, Waterford, Mich. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the cockpit cover category of the 2008 MFA Awards, required a cockpit cover for trailering and storage. The customer wanted to protect the electronics from the elements. Bev’s Canvas Covers reinforced inside and outside corners and hardtop leg openings with Top […]
“Blue monster” covers boat in separate sections
May 1st, 2008
Custom Canvas of Charleston Inc, North Charleston, S.C. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full covers 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, incorporated the “blue monster,” a full cover over the deck area, the tower and the transom. The owner requested no fasteners and to use each section […]
Bulletproof frame and cover offer winter protection
May 1st, 2008
Als Auto Trim & Upholstery, Erie, Pa. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full covers 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, required a frame and cover for a powerboat. This customer spends his winters in warmer climates so he isn’t around to check on his boat. He requested […]
Aft deck enclosure complements existing hardtop
May 1st, 2008
The Nautical Needle, Holland, Mich. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the soft enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved an aft deck enclosure off an existing hardtop that included nine removable panels, two of which needed to connect to existing panels and three Phifertex panels. The Nautical Needle bent and […]
Full enclosure provides easy entry and exit
May 1st, 2008
Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the soft enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, called for a full enclosure for a center console to provide protection and easy entry and exit. The front curtains were difficult due to the positioning of the front posts […]
Dodger features clean, tailored look
May 1st, 2008
Custom Canvas of Charleston Inc., North Charleston, S.C. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the dodger category of the 2008 MFA Awards, required the fabrication of a dodger with fixed legs of 1-inch stainless steel that will give the owner protection from the elements and a clear view while sailing. The owner […]
Inverted dodger design allows custom platform for electronics
May 1st, 2008
Banner Canvas, Ham Lake, Minn. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the dodger category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved a 33-inch dodger companionway. The inverted thin wall steel design allows the winch lines to cut through, rather than travel through fabric. The inverted design had to allow electronics to mount on […]
Folding Canopy Top replaces hassle of traditional bimini
May 1st, 2008
Custom Covers, Salt Lake City, Utah This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the tops under 27’ category of the 2008 MFA Awards, included a custom Folding Canopy Top (FCT), designed to replace the hassle of a traditional bimini with an innovative quick and easy design. The purpose is to provide shade in […]