Traditional dodger with a classic design
Published On: March 1, 2013Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsAward of Excellence | Custom Marine Canvas | Noank, Conn. This project won a 2013 MFA Award of Excellence in the sailboat dodgers category. Mr. Fisher needed a new dodger because his traveller was being redesigned. He wanted a traditional dodger to complement the classic design of the boat. The challenge included working around the [...]
Stem to stern canvas makeover
Published On: March 1, 2013Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsOutstanding Achievement Award | Hood Marine Canvas & Training | Merrimac, Mass. This project won a 2013 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the sailboat dodgers category. It provided beauty, comfort and protection to the owners of a classic 1969 vintage sailing yacht. Our client wanted an entire canvas makeover stem to stern. His old dodger [...]
Full hardtop enclosure curtains on live-aboard sailing vessel
Published On: March 1, 2013Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsAward of Excellence | Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas | Virginia Beach, Va. This project won a 2013 MFA Award of Excellence in the sailboat dodgers and complete category. This project included installing full enclosure curtains on a sailboat cockpit hardtop. The clients wanted a full enclosure on their live-aboard sailing vessel. They wanted everything to [...]
A taller top that keeps the aesthetics
Published On: March 1, 2013Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsOutstanding Achievement Award | Canvas Innovations | Holland, Mich. This project won a 2013 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the sailboat dodgers and complete category. It included a dodger, bimini top and filler panel, along with a new stainless frame. We had just two weeks to complete it. The customer wouldn’t give us the contract [...]
Weather protection for an active vessel
Published On: March 1, 2013Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsAward of Excellence | Custom Marine Canvas | Noank, Conn. This project won a 2013 MFA Award of Excellence in the miscellaneous marine category. The USCGC Eagle, America’s Tall Ship is a very active vessel. The customer needed protection at the Mid Deck from rain and sun while underway, or entertaining guests worldwide. The purpose [...]
Permanent shade structure on a Nordic Tug’s aft deck
Published On: March 1, 2013Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsOutstanding Achievement Award | Hood Marine Canvas & Training | Merrimac, Mass. This project won a 2013 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the miscellaneous marine category. The project provided a permanent shade structure on the small aft deck of our client’s Nordic Tug. Our clients requested a permanent shade structure with zippered access to the [...]
Custom design fits boat’s style
Published On: May 1, 2012Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsAward of Distinction | Paul’s Custom Canvas Inc. | Denver, Colo. This project won a 2012 MFA Award of Distinction in the exterior upholstery category. The client needed new exterior upholstery. The seating in this boat made it difficult to make a design fit the style of the boat. We added different colors to the [...]
Restoration of 1913 New York 50
Published On: May 1, 2012Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsOutstanding Achievement Award | Custom Marine Canvas | Noank, Conn. This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category. A 1913 New York 50 undergoing an extensive restoration. We did most of the canvas work on the boat, but we focused on the cockpit. Project data Designer: Katie Bradford, MFC, [...]
Full cockpit redo on a small budget
Published On: May 1, 2012Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsOutstanding Achievement Award | Paul’s Custom Canvas Inc. | Denver, Colo. This project won a 2012 MFA Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category. A full cockpit upholstery of a MasterCraft 190 Pro Star. The customer was looking to redo the boat on a low budget. Project data Designer: Michael Charpentier Fabricators: Scott Charpentier, [...]
Curved lounge, matching helmseat
Published On: May 1, 2012Categories: MFA Excellence AwardsAward of Excellence | David’s Custom Trimmers | Queensland, Australia This project won a 2012 MFA Award of Excellence in the salon/dinette upholstery category. The project was a curved lounge with matching helmseat. The customer asked us to create a flowing design interior settee with matching helm seat. Project data Designer: Dave Elliott Fabricators: Dave [...]