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Low-profile tension aft shade
Published On: May 1, 2010Categories: MFA Excellence Awards
Weaver Canvas, Wilmington, N.C.
A unique aft shade tension structure. Customer requested a low-profile shade for the aft deck of his boat. Traditional bimini framing was not appropriate because of the large area and layout of the boat.
Project data
Designer: Chris Patterson
Fabricator: Chris Patterson, Steven Hawk, Ann Middleton
Project manager: Chris Patterson
Installer: Steven Hawk, Chris Patterson
Materials used: Stamoid single coat black, 1¼-inch and 7/8-inch stainless steel tubing, stainless steel bimini fitting with low-profile quick disconnect hardware
