Full hybrid flybridge enclosure with zipper release
Sharp’s Custom Canvas Inc., Georgetown, S.C.
This project, which won a 2010 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the rigid enclosures category, was a full hybrid flybridge enclosure with track-to-track with a zipper release. Combination of 60g polycarbonate for the front three panels and 40g clear vinyl for the center front panel. Both side panels were not able to hinge up, so clear vinyl panels with roll-up zipouts were used. Back five panels will be used only part of the year, so stiffening slats on aft vertical edge were installed.
Project data
Designer: Chris Sharp, MFC
Fabricators: Jim White, Chris Sharp, MFC
Project manager: Chris Sharp, MFC
Installers: Chris Sharp, MFC, Jim White
Materials used: Herculite Snow White Riviera vinyl from Tri Vantage, Makrolon 60g polycarbonate from Sheffield Plastics/Ocean Clear, Strataglass 40g crystal 20/20 clear vinyl from Debron Plastics, keder welt, YKK zippers, Snapfast fastners, PVC track, Costa track, 2-inch fiberglass slats