• Ski boat/tender reupholstered in Sunbrella

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Needle Loft Inc., Kemah, Texas The client for this project, which won an Award of Excellence in the cockpit upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, wanted his ski boat/tender to match the after deck and other cushions on his Westport 125 footer. The client requested Needle Loft Inc. to reupholster his new boat in [...]

  • L-shaped custom-built sofas create additional sleeping area

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Canvas Designers Inc., Riviera Beach, Fla. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the salon/dinette upholstery category of the 2008 MFA Awards, consisted of making two L-shaped custom-built sofas that create additional sleeping areas when made into beds. The owner wanted a rustic Western look, which Canvas Designers Inc. accomplished by using distressed [...]

  • Forward enclosure features 3 inserted panels with windshield wiper

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Canvas Designers Inc., Riviera Beach, Fla. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the rigid enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, consists of a rigid, three-sided forward enclosure with three inserted Seaview panels with windshield wipers. The aft panels were made with soft Regalite 40-gauge clear vinyl and Stamoid borders. We had [...]

  • Cockpit enclosure offers sturdiness, safety and function

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Mariner Canvas Company, New Bern, N.C. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the soft enclosures category of the 2008 MFA Awards, consists of a rigid, included a deluxe hard dodger, connector, bimini top, and full enclosure. The customer wanted a full cockpit enclosure that was sturdy, safe and functional at anchor, as [...]

  • Functional dodger features strong self-supporting frame

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Mariner Canvas Company, New Bern, N.C. The customer for this project, which won an Award of Excellence in the dodger category of the 2008 MFA Awards, consists of a rigid, is a cruiser and wanted a sturdy, safe and functional dodger with features that include a strong, self-supporting frame made of heavy-gauge 1-inch stainless steel, [...]

  • Boat top matches spider theme of boat

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Custom Covers, Salt Lake City, Utah This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the tops under 27’ category of the 2008 MFA Awards, features the Custom Covers Folding Canopy Top (FCT) that is directly mounted to the tower. It has a unique design as requested by the customer. The purpose of the FCT [...]

  • Bimini fits egg shape of cockpit

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the tops 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, included an aft cockpit bimini. The cockpit on this boat got wider as it went forward from the back, but it curved back in toward the front, creating [...]

  • Travel cover fits like a glove

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Banner Canvas, Ham Lake, Minn. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the full covers under 27’ category of the 2008 MFA Awards, called for a travel cover to protect the entire top half of the boat. The cover was reinforced for road travel, and vented for breathability. This cover is able to [...]

  • Enclosure designed to prevent leakage

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Mike’s Marine Custom Canvas, Virginia Beach, Va. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the full exterior canvas powerboat 27’ and up category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved a redesign and fabrication of a factory bimini/camper and enclosure. The client wanted a more functional enclosure, as well as a more watertight connection [...]

  • Aft screening incorporates unorthodox orientation

    Published On: March 1, 2008Categories: MFA Excellence Awards

    Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the full exterior canvas powerboat under 27’ category of the 2008 MFA Awards, involved the recanvas of both sections, and redesign aft section to include screens. The client wanted to replace the old canvas and change the color. The client also wanted [...]