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Marine Industry Events
July 2, 2026EventsSept. 11–12, 2026MFA Mid-Atlantic Regional WorkshopCharlton’s Marine Canvas and Signature CanvasMakersHampton and Yorktown, Va.textiles.org/marineworkshops Oct. 16–17, 2026MFA Northwest Regional WorkshopLittle House of CanvasEverett, Wash.textiles.org/marineworkshops [...]

Digital plotting/cutting machines
July 2, 2026FeaturesPhoto: Autometrix Digital plotting/cutting technology stands to offer solid benefits to marine fabricators, many of whom may be struggling to address labor shortages [...]

Meeting boater demand in soft enclosures
July 2, 2026FeaturesThe soft enclosure work, done here by Ki-Raphael Sulkowski at K1 Marine Trimming, reflects the climate where the boat will be used. In [...]

Steady in the craft with Paul’s Custom Canvas
July 2, 2026FeaturesThe biggest challenge fabricating this custom, mounted 6-foot bimini and snap-on cockpit cover and bow cover was lining the stripes up between the [...]

MFA Awards submissions: Tips from a judge
July 2, 2026MFA Update, Shop TalkCapture various angles and details in your photographs, so the judges get a full picture of the craftsmanship that went into the project. [...]

Frame bending basics
July 2, 2026Shop TalkOyster Creek Canvas likes to use straps to support the mid bows pulling from the fore and aft. There are many different types [...]
Whisper Marine acquires Crownline Boats
June 29, 2026Industry News, NewsCrownline Boats, an American manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats headquartered in West Frankfort, Ill., announced that is has been acquired by [...]

Global Nonwovens Alliance launches e-learning initiative
June 26, 2026Industry News, NewsThe Global Nonwovens Alliance (GNA), founded by the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA) and EDANA, announced the launch of a new [...]

New boat sales declined 5.6 percent in March
June 25, 2026Industry News, NewsNational Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its latest Monthly Recreational Boating Industry Data Summary, featuring data through March 2026. According to the report, new [...]

