May 2008

  • Published On: May 1, 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, featured a Custom Covers signature Folding Canopy Top (FCT) with a custom design. The client wanted sufficient shade without the hassle of the extra bars and straps of a traditional [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Dockside Canvas & Upholstery, Two Rivers, Wis. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the tops 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, included a welded frame top to provide protection from sun and rain for the cockpit area. The top was to be partially supported and attached to an existing [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Cape Canvas & Rigging, West Yarmouth, Mass. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the rigid enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, included a Sedan Bridge Enclosure. The four-sided rigid enclosure utilizes polycarbonate for the flat panels and acrylic for the radiused windows. This client insisted on the cleanest possible look, and [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Sharp’s Custom Canvas, Georgetown, S.C. The cleint for this project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full covers under 27’ category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved a full mooring cover made in sections for ease of storage and installation. Each section zips to the next and has bungee cord in the hem [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Canvas Designers Inc., Riviera Beach, Fla. The client for this project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full covers under 27’ category of the 2008 MFA Awards, called for a split design travel cover consisting of a drawstring-attached two-piece full boat cover. The cover is used to protect the boat while in storage [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Custom Canvas of Charleston Inc., North Charleston, S.C. The owner of the boat involved in this project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full exterior canvas sailboat 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, wanted a “room” added, which included a dodger frame and canvas, bimini, connector, enclosure, screens, sailcover, cockpit [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Sharp’s Custom Canvas, Georgetown, S.C. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full exterior canvas sailboat 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, included a dodger with frame, clear connector from dodger to bimini, three-bar bimini top with split frame, dogleg and Gemini supports. The seven panel enclosure has double [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    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 [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Afton Marina & Yacht Club, Afton, Minn. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the full exterior canvas powerboat 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, included a bimini top and a rear top with complete enclosures, creating a functional and stylish covering over the cockpit and rear seating area. The [...]

  • Published On: May 1, 2008

    Custom Covers, Salt Lake City, Utah This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the miscellaneous marine canvas category of the 2008 MFA Awards, required a complete tower cover. The customer didn’t want bugs and road debris to wear the tower and accessories. He wanted a tightly-fitting cover that travels well and handles high [...]