MFA 2015 Fabrication Excellence Awards
Recognizes excellence in marine fabrication.
By Maura Keller
Sponsored by the Marine Fabricators Association, the Fabrication Excellence Awards contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are displayed throughout the MFA National Convention and are judged by a panel of Master Fabric Craftsmen.
Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. The MFA recognizes two Awards of Distinction, chosen from the Award of Excellence winners. All winners receive a certificate, press release and plaque.
View more information about each project and images on the Marine Fabricators Association website.
Dodgers with extensions
Award of Excellence
Beneteau Sense 50 Full Cockpit Enclosure
Aussie Boat Covers Pty. Ltd.
Elwood, Victoria, Australia
Outstanding Achievement
Trimaran Dodger and Bimini
David’s Custom Trimmers
Wakerley, Queensland, Australia
Marine Exterior Upholstery, 44 feet and under
Award of Excellence
1956 Meteor
The Nautical Needle
Holland, Mich.
Outstanding Achievement
Pachanga Overhaul
Marine Tops Unlimited
Omro, Wis.
Marine Exterior Upholstery, 45 feet and above
Award of Excellence
55-foot Buddy Davis Cushions
Cape Canvas & Rigging Service
West Yarmouth, Mass.
Outstanding Achievement
Scully 60 Flybridge
Canvas Designers Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fla.
Outstanding Achievement
“Fun Pads—Sun Pads”
Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.
Marine Interior Upholstery, 44 feet and under
Award of Excellence
Summer Solstice
Onboard Interiors LLC
Marblehead, Mass.
Outstanding Achievement
Moody Reds…
Onboard Interiors LLC
Marblehead, Mass.
Marine Interior Upholstery, 45 feet and above
Award of Excellence
Blue Eyes
Canvas Designers Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fla.
Outstanding Achievement
Magic Lady
Canvas Designers Inc.
Riviera Beach, Fla.
Miscellaneous
Award of Excellence
Sliding Shade
Canvas Innovations
Holland, Mich.
Outstanding Achievement
Custom Leather Seat 1923 T-Bucket
Cape Canvas & Rigging Service
West Yarmouth, Mass.
Powerboat – Rigid Enclosures
Award of Excellence
Oh! Carolina
Seacanvas
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Outstanding Achievement
55 Buddy Davis Rigid Enclosure
Cape Canvas & Rigging Service
West Yarmouth, Mass.
Powerboat – Soft Enclosures
Award of Excellence
Marquis 65
Precision Custom Canvas Inc.
St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada
Outstanding Achievement
“Clear Vision”
Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.
Outstanding Achievement
“What a View”
Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.
Outstanding Achievement
Turkey Salad
The Nautical Needle
Holland, Mich.
Tops & Enclosures, 29 feet and under
Award of Excellence
Smooth Operator
Signature CanvasMakers
Hampton, Va.
Outstanding Achievement
Classic Chris Craft
Marine Tops Unlimited
Omro, Wis.
Tops & Enclosures, 30 feet and above
Award of Excellence
Top to Bottom with a “Tan”
Lake Shore Boat Top Company Inc.
Detroit, Mich.
Travel/Full Covers
Award of Excellence
388 Skater
Canvas Innovations
Holland, Mich.
Outstanding Achievement
Barcrusher Cover
Prestige Marine Trimmers
Wangara, Perth, Australia