Reconstruction replaces badly damaged exterior cushions
Published On: May 1, 2009Categories: Interiors & Upholstery, MFA Excellence AwardsSeafarer Canvas, Norwalk, Conn. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the exterior upholstery category of the 2009 MFA Awards, resulted in the complete reconstruction and reupholstery of all the exterior cushions on a 39-foot Sea Ray. The original cushions were torn apart by racoons. The damage was so extensive that it was [...]
Fabric selection gives interior open, alluring feeling
Published On: May 1, 2009Categories: Interiors & Upholstery, MFA Excellence AwardsThe Nautical Needle, Holland, Mich. This project, which won an Award of Excellence in the state room upholstery category of the 2009 MFA Awards, involved a 31-foot Tiara having a fabric date crisis. It needed a new comforter, sheets, a curtain, pillows and the side rails recovered. The fabric selection was perfect for this space [...]
Redesigned exterior creates nice visual flow
Published On: May 1, 2009Categories: Interiors & Upholstery, MFA Excellence AwardsEnewhere Custom Canvas, Brooklyn, N.Y. This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the exterior upholstery category of the 2009 MFA Awards, called for a complete redesign and rebuild of the exterior upholstery for a 38-foot Fountain. This was an extensive project. It involved rebuilding the helm seats, side panels, aft bench and aft [...]
Removable settee back creates better seating arrangement
Published On: May 1, 2009Categories: Interiors & Upholstery, MFA Excellence AwardsDRH Canvas & Marine Ltd., Halifax, Nova Scotia This project, which won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the cockpit upholstery category of the 2009 MFA Awards, involved the complete new cockpit upholstery for a 1992 26-foot Chaparral with all new substrates and foam. The client wanted a new look and to replace the rotten wood. [...]
Cash in on classic boat upholstery
Published On: January 1, 2008Categories: Features, Interiors & UpholsteryThe Forestport Boat Co. restored this 1969 XK 19 Chris Craft with its Admiralty series restoration package, which includes restoring the console and gold piping on the upholstery, along with several other details. Restoring the interior of a classic boat begins by knowing when “nearly perfect” is just fine and when it is [...]