Radar arch top mixes polycarbonate and clear vinyl
Sharp’s Custom Canvas Inc., Georgetown, S.C.
This project, which won a 2010 MFA Award of Excellence in the full exterior canvas powerboat (27 feet and up) category, involved a radar arch top with seven-panel enclosure. The enclosure is a mix of polycarbonate and 40g clear vinyl. Center front and aft zipouts have Velcro flaps to eliminate water leaks. Five-panel lower aft enclosure panels have been widened to improve visibility and function.
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: Glen Raven Black/Linen Sunbrella Supreme, Black Sunbrella from Tri Vantage, Makrolon 60g polycarbonate from Sheffield Plastics/Ocean Clear, 40g Crystal 20/20 clear vinyl from Strataglass/Debron Plastics, keder welt, PVC track, 3M foam tape, stainless steel