SeaCanvas, Egg Harbor Township, N.J. In November 2006, Alex Bell of Mariner Canvas Co., New Bern, N.C., a beloved member of MFA, passed away unexpectedly. The MFA renamed the New Member Award in his memory. This project, which won the Alex Bell New Member Award of the 2009 MFA Awards, involved the design of a [...]

The Canvas Lady, Warwick, R.I. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the miscellaneous category of the 2009 MFA Awards, involved the creation of a dinghy cover. Nothing on a dinghy is straight and the pontoons will change shape with the air pressure inside. Also, attaching this cover was interesting because Ricketts could [...]

Cape Canvas & Rigging, West Yarmouth, Mass. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the miscellaneous category of the 2009 MFA Awards, called for a batten-framed bow dodger that provides protection of a traditional bow dodger, while eliminating the bulk and bother of a stainless or aluminum frame. The profile of the dodger [...]

Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va. The client for this project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the miscellaneous category of the 2009 MFA Awards, wanted a new outdoor room to use for sports parties. He asked us for a porch enclosure to hold in the heat and keep out the wind. The [...]

Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the exterior upholstery category of the 2009 MFA Awards, resulted in the complete reconstruction and reupholstery of all the exterior cushions on a 39-foot Sea Ray. The original cushions were torn apart by racoons. The damage was so extensive that it was [...]

DECKadence Marine Flooring provides customers with innovative flooring that is adhesive- and skid-free, and has heat- and shock-absorbing properties. A layer of aerated rubber foam underneath the flooring material allows water to drain. Take customization one step further with one-of-a-kind logos and several colors. Fabricators have the option of becoming an authorized DECKadence dealer to [...]

WeatherMax LT, WeatherMax 80 and WeatherMax FR from Safety Components employ an ultraviolet protection factor rating of 50-plus and block more than 99 percent of UVA and UVB rays. A rating of 50-plus means less than 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation penetrates through the fabric. The solution-dyed yarns maintain their color and dimensional stability [...]

Firemaster Plus from Sattler North America is 100 percent waterproof as well as fire resistant. Made with modacrylic fiber, Firemaster Plus is solution-dyed and ideal for commercial applications. The material comes in a variety of colors and a 47-inch width. SOURCE Sattler North America

Super Clear Second Edition available from J. Ennis Fabrics is of higher quality for the same price. Resistance to UV rays increased to 1,000 hours and the material resists yellowing longer. Resistance to cold crack temperatures decreased to negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and clarity is better. Gray and clear colors are available in 20 gauge [...]