The massive and controversial “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” and the “Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010,” the two recently enacted health care reform bills, included more than $400 billion in so-called “revenue raisers” and new taxes on employers and individuals. The centerpiece in these health reform laws is the mandate for [...]

Inside view of a Hood Track to Track Enclosure on a Tiara 36. Notice how the tucks on the inside edge of the "smile" windows are barely noticeable. At Hood Canvas, we put a storm flap over all our “smile” windows. This is important because if you do not, they will leak, especially [...]

This piece required a little extra help with a heat gun, but notice how nicely it makes the curve. While we modify what we can, sometimes by design, we find that we have to follow the original upholstery design and just get through it as best as we can. From my particular point [...]

By Mark E. Battersby In today’s economy, the question is not whether to fix or replace equipment, fixtures, business assets or even the building housing the marine fabrication business, but rather which path will be the most affordable. Will the marine fabrication business benefit more from an immediate write-off for repairs, or do dwindling profits [...]

Organize multiple rolls of webbing and Velcro. Problem Storing different sizes, colors and types of webbing and Velcro takes up a lot of space, and can be messy. Solution Build a simple storage tower out of scrap materials that will organize multiple rolls of webbing, and will allow you to take your webbing to the [...]

Compiled by Juli Case Question: I let my liability insurance lapse and now I need it before a marina will let me do any jobs there. Where do I start and how much should I get? Answer: Since you had liability insurance previously, the best place to start might be your former insurance company. With [...]

Compiled by Juli Case Question: Who makes Gold Line straps? I see them everywhere, but I want to know who makes them. Answer: Gold Line is a trade name and, you’re right, the rubber straps are distributed through a number of different channels. The holder of the trade name is Universal Polymer & Rubber. SOURCE [...]

Compiled by Juli Case Question: We have the opportunity to sell some of our cushions through a local retailer, but we need to have a barcode. Where do we get one? Answer: Many retailers and other entities that sell use barcodes, a Universal Product Code that appears as bars of black and white. These are [...]

YKK Snap Fasteners America Inc. introduced its plastic adhesive snap components. Unlike traditional metal screw studs, this product will not snag clothing or deteriorate from exposure to sunlight, sand and dirt. Its unique dome shape enables it to be walked on without causing pain. The adhesive snap’s dome-shaped components are made from an automotive grade [...]

MarChem CFI launched a new website that details MarChem CFI’s product line and helps educate fabric users with a range of how-to articles, cleaning and care tips, industry tests and specifications. Users can view all color choices for each fabric and download color cards. Information about printing on fabrics and welding of fabrics is also [...]