Semi-rigid enclosure maximizes visibility
Canvas Experts Inc., Ocean City, Md.
This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the rigid enclosures category of the 2009 MFA Awards, involved a four-sided, semi-rigid enclosure for the bridge of the boat that would maximize visibility from the helm station. Bent corners to eliminate fabric and zipper lines, and double track system on the sides. The front corners were heated on a line bender to maximize visibility from the bridge. Sides are on double track systems to access ventilation.
Project data
Designer: Michael Varga
Fabricator: David Taylor
Project managers: Michael Varga, David Taylor
Installers: Michael Varga, Marty Taylor
Materials used: Riviera by Herculite, distributed by Tri Vantage, Tenara 2800 denier distributed by Komar Alliance, 8.5mm keder rope distributed by American Keder, YKK #10 zippers, 3/4-inch double bias binding in Stamoid and distributed by Tri Vantage, Costa track distributed by Tri Vantage, EZ2CY