Complete List of
2010 Winners 
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2010 MFA FABRICATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Marine Fabricators Association is pleased to announce the winners of 2009 Fabrication Excellence Awards. The contest is designed to recognize excellence in marine fabrication. The entries are displayed throughout the annual convention and the awards are always presented at the Closing Banquet.
Awards of Distinction went to the following:
Tops 27' and Up Award of Distinction
Bennett Custom Canvas Inc., Toronto, ON
Exterior Upholstery Award of Distinction
Seafarer Canvas, Norwalk, CT |
Usually, one Award of Excellence and two Outstanding Achievement Awards are given in each category. However, the amount of awards that are given is at the discretion of the judges. Also, we give two top job awards known as the Awards of Distinction. These awards are given to the project that was the best overall and is chosen from the Award of Excellence winners. One Award of Distinction is given for the best overall upholstery job and one Award of Distinction is given for the best overall exterior job.
CATEGORIES
EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY
Exterior upholstery
INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY
Complete interior upholstery
Cockpit upholstery
State room upholstery
Salon/dinette upholstery
COVERS
Cockpit covers
Full covers under 27’
Full covers 27’ and up
EXTERIORS
Full exterior canvas sailboat under 27’
Full exterior canvas sailboat 27’ and up
Full exterior canvas sailboat 27’ and up
Full exterior canvas powerboat under 27’
Full exterior canvas powerboat 27’ and up
ENCLOSURES
Rigid enclosures
Soft enclosures
DODGERS
TOPS
Tops under 27’
Tops 27’ and up
MISCELLANEOUS
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Bennett Custom Canvas Inc
Port Credit, Ontario
Designer(s): Michael Bennett, Mike Wallrup
Fabricator(s): Michael Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Project Manager(s): Michael Bennett
Installer(s): Michael Bennett, Karen Hawkins
Materials Used: Sunbrella Supreme, Lexan, YKK zippers, Common Sense Fasteners
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This customer has been restoring his boat for five years now and has almost completed it. He was very particular about the design of the canvas he wanted to see on it. We built the dodger and bimini entirely out of Sunbrella Supreme to give it a durable yet elegant finish. The dodger had to be exactly one foot above the companion way at the center and the bimini had to be exactly 6' at center.
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Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Elias Gomez, Dolly Sanchez, Victor Guaman
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Victor Guaman, Jeff South
Materials Used: Supersoft chalk, roll-in pleat chalk; supplied by Bainbridge International.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project is the complete reupholstery of all the exterior cushions. The customer wanted to have something similar to the original cushions, but a little more sophisticated. It is done in all white and took 72 yards of material to complete. The most complex issue we dealt with in this project was keeping the pleat tight and even |
Award of Excellence - Sailboat 27' & Up
Bennett Custom Canvas Inc
Little Current, Ontario
Designer(s): Michael Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Fabricator(s): Michael Bennett & Michaela Bruton
Project Manager(s): Michael Bennett
Installer(s): Mike Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Materials Used: Sunbrella spruce, Lexan, 40g Strataglass, Keder welt, YKK zippers, Common Sense Fasteners
Project Description: Made with Sunbrella Spruce, 40g window vinyl and Lexan windsheild for his catamaran. The client needed a new enclosure durable and weatherproof enough to cruise the North Channel of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. This enclosure is held down by only four Common Sense turnbuttons; the rest is zippered to Kederwelt to give it a clean finished look.
Outstanding Achievement - Sailboat 27' & Up
Custom Marine Canvas
Mystic, CT
Designer(s): Larry Green, Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM, Brian Bennett, MFC
Fabricator(s):Brian Bennett, MFC
Project Manager(s): Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Installer(s): Brian Bennett, MFC, Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Materials Used: Linen Sunbrella and binding, Captain Navy Sunbrella binding, Tenara thread, beige zippers by YKK, Weaver leather, Flex a rail, Keder welt, webbing and buckles by Performance Textiles, Strataglass, Dot fasteners, Velcro
Project Description: A new dodger, bimini, and connector for a very discerning customer’s boat. We changed the attachment method of the dodger to track from conventional fasteners and extended coverage of the connector to keep the cockpit drier.
Outstanding Achievement - Sailboat 27' & Up
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Jeff South, Victor Guaman
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Jeff South, William Tomasello
Materials Used: Sunbrella, Strataglass, Gortex thread, YYK zippers, leather, stainless steel frames
Project Description:This project included two new sets of frames, a dodger and a bimini with a viewing mask. The purpose of the project was to give the client a bimini and dodger to protect him from the elements. He also requested that a viewing mask be put in the bimini top so that he could see the boom.
Award of Excellence - Powerboat 27' & Up
Sharps Custom Canvas Inc
Georgetown, SC
Designer(s): Chris Sharp, MFC
Fabricator(s): Jim White, Chris Sharp, MFC
Project Manager(s): Chris Sharp, MFC
Installer(s): Chris Sharp, MFC, Jim White
Materials Used: Black/linen Sunbrella Supreme, Black Sunbrella - Glen Raven/Tri Vantage, Makrolon 60g polycarbonate - Sheffield Plastics/Oceanclear, 40g Crystal 20/20 clear vinyl - Strataglass/Debron Plastics, Keder welt PVC track 3M foam tape LTD, stainless steel rurabl
Project Description: Radar arch top with seven panel enclosure. The enclosure is a mix of polycarbonate and 40g clear vinyl. Center front and aft zipouts have velcro flaps to eliminate water leaks. Five panel lower aft enclosure panels have been widened to improve visibility and function.
Outstanding Achievement - Powerboat 27' & Up
SeaCanvas
Somers Point, NJ
Designer(s): Carl Pellegrini
Fabricator(s): Carl Pellegrini
Project Manager(s): Carl Pellegrini
Installer(s): SeaCanvas
Stamoid Open fabric, Tenara thread, 40g crystal clear, Costa Track, YKK Marinemate zippers
Project Description: Fabrication of a five panel enclosure on a center console t-top boat. Track to track side windows unzip and roll up to a secured position under the top. The walk through panels allow easy access forward by unzipping the outer zipper and releasing two common sense fasteners below the gunwale. This walk through panel then snaps to the inside of the pipe work thus allowing 360 degree movement around the console. The center window may be left in place as a windshield while removing the four other windows.
Outstanding Achievement - Powerboat 27' & Up
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Jeff South, Victor Guaman
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Jeff South, Victor Guaman
Materials Used: Stamoid, 40g Strataglass, 60g Polycarbonite, YYK zippers, Gortex thread, Textilene
Project Description: This project is a full exterior enclosure that is both soft and rigid and that is complete with a strung top. The customer requested that we replace his canvas with higher quality materials and a more functional design. The complexities of this project were inherent in its size.
Award of Excellence - Powerboat Under 27'
Seafarer Canvas
Milford, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Jeff South, Victor Guaman
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Jeff South, Will Tomasello
Materials Used: Sunbrella/Seamark, 40g strataglass, YYK zippers
Project Description: The purpose of this project was to replace the client's old, loose canvas, with something cleaner, tighter and clearer. To accomplish this we changed the angles on the frames to give the boat a slick look. We also used 40g Strataglass where he had previously been using a lower quality eisenglass.
Outstanding Achievement - Powerboat Under 27'
Bennett Custom Canvas Inc
Scarborough, Ontario
Designer(s): Michael Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Fabricator(s): Michael Bennett, Michaela Bruton, John Bamford, Andrew Fenton
Project Manager(s): Michael Bennett
Installer(s): Mike Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Materials Used: Sunbrella, Strataglass, YKK zippers, Lift The Dot Fasteners, Stainless framework supplied by Stainless Outfitters Ltd
Project Description: This Mako was a pleasure to work on. Our stainless supplier did a great job on bending and welding this frame. The top is so tight you could play a tune on it and the blue on black pin striping gives it that special custom touch.
Outstanding Achievement - Powerboat Under 27'
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s):: Jeff South, Victor Guaman
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Jeff South, William Tomasello
Materials Used: Sunbrella, Strataglass, Gortex thread, YYK zippers
Project Description: Complete exterior canvas including an attached top. The purpose of the project was to replace the client's old canvas with Sunbrella and Strataglass. The client also requested that all of the frame work be outlined by canvas. What is unique about this project, aside from the covering of the framework is the rounding of all the glass edges.
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Award of Excellence - Rigid Enclosure
Admiral Marine Canvas
Baltimore, MD
Designer(s): Edward Kime
Fabricator(s): Edward Kime, Mike Varga
Project Manager(s): Edward Kime
Installer(s): Edward Kime, Mike Varga
Materials Used: Sunbrella Supreme, Sunbrella, Satler Premium, YKK #10 Zippers, DOT Stainless Hardware, Costa Track, Sunbrella 3/4" binding, Acrylic 80g glass, Tenera heavy thread, Velcro brand poly velcro, YKK zipper lanyards; suppliers - Manart Hirsch and Tri Vantage
Project Description: Complete EZ2CY helm enclosure with new forward and aft biminis and EZ2CY aft enclosure with a new windshield cover. There are two main forward facing windows with a vertical centerline zipper seperating the two panels. Each panel has half of the old u-zipper design.
Outstanding Achievement - Rigid Enclosure
Sharps Custom Canvas Inc
Georgetown, SC
Designer(s): Chris Sharp, MFC
Fabricator(s): Jim White, Chris Sharp, MFC
Project Manager(s): Chris Sharp, MFC
Installer(s): Chris Sharp, MFC, Jim White
Materials Used: Snow White Riviera vinyl - Herculite/Tri Vantage, Makrolon 60g Polycarbonate - Sheffield Plastics/Oceanclear, 40g crystal 20/20 clear vinyl - Strataglass/Debron Plastics, Keder welt, YKK zippers, Snapfast fastners, PVC track, Costa track, 2" fiberglass sl
Project Description:A full hybrid flybridge enclosure with track to track with a zipper release. Combination of 60g polycarbonate (front three panels) and 40g clear vinyl center front panel. Both side panels were not able to hinge up, so clear vinyl panels with roll up zipouts were used. Back five panels will be used only part of the year, so stiffening slats on aft vertical edge were installed.
Outstanding Achievement - Rigid Enclosure
Weaver Canvas
Carolina Beach, NC
Designer(s): Chris Patterson, Brett Evans
Fabricator(s): Ann Middleton, Brett Evans
Project Manager(s): Chris Patterson
Installer(s): Chris Patterson, Donna Patterson
Materials Used: EZ2CY rigid enclosure, Strataglass 40g clear vinyl, Sunbrella captain navy marine fabric, Solarfix PTFE thread
Project Description: Rigid/soft enclosure for aft deck providing exceptional views and breezes. Includes creased clear rigid corners. Three rear panels are installed on separate top tracks providing for unique and efficient storage of the panels in the open position. Beautiful fit, finish, clarity. Compliments classic lines of boat. Converts from fully closed for winter to wide open for summer quickly and efficiently.
Award of Excellence - Soft Enclosure
Bristol Upholstery
Chester, CT
Designer(s): Yves Cote, Misty Ayers
Fabricator(s): Yves Cote
Project Manager(s): Misty Ayers
Installer(s): Yves Cote, Misty Ayers
Materials Used: Black Seamark, 40g Strataglass, Black Coats polymatic UV Thread, 3/4" double fold Sunbrella binding, Black YKK zippers, Black Keder welt, Aluminum and PVC track, lift-a-dots
Project Description: A complete soft enclosure. Black Seamark combined with 40g Strattaglass and the track to track method, gives this boat the clean sleek look of the newest boats on the market. Less material and more glass makes for the modern look these customers were looking for. U- zipper windows fold up to attach to hard top or roll up.
Outstanding Achievement - Soft Enclosure
Seafarer Canvas
Stoney Point, NY
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Victor Guaman, Jeff South
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Victor Guaman, William Tomasello, Bill Ashley
Materials Used: Sunbrella, 40g Strataglass, Seamark, Gortex thread, YYK Zippers
Project Description: The project was the creation of a framework and enclosure. The client did not have any type of enclosure on his boat and requested that we create a classic flybridge enclosure. We were able to produce a clean, seemless, classic flyridge enclosure for our customer.
Outstanding Achievement - Soft Enclosure
Admiral Marine Canvas
Baltimore, MD
Designer(s): Edward Kime
Fabricator(s): Edward Kime
Project Manager(s): Edward Kime
Installer(s): Edward Kime
Materials Used: Burgandy Sunbrella, YKK#10 Zippers, DOT S/S Snaps, American Keder, 40g Clear Strataglass, 3/4" Sunbrella Burgandy binding, Xtreme Seal; suppliers - Manart Hirsch and Tri Vantage
Project Description: We wanted to fabricate an enclosure that would compliment not complicate lines of the boat. The forward center Strataglsss panel was originally two panels which separated in the middle. I needed this panel to be one piece and still match the hard windshield lines. The only binding used was to finish the edge.
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Award of Excellence - Dodger
Mariner Canvas Company
New Bern, NC
Designer(s): Pamela Leahy, Bob Leahy
Fabricator(s): Pamela Leahy, Bob Leahy
Project Manager(s): Pamela Leahy, Bob Leahy
Installer(s): Pamela Leahy, Bob Leahy
Materials Used: Sunbrella fabric and binding - Glen Raven/Tri Vantage, Sunbrella Supreme - Glen Raven/Tri Vantage, Patio500 marine vinyl - Tri Vantage, Phifermesh and Phifertex - Phiferware Products/Tri Vantage, Strataglass 40g clear vinyl - Strataglass/Tri Vantage
Project Description: This is a large one-piece dodger with maximum view. The solid self-supporting frame is made of heavy-gauge stainless steel, with four stanchions, outside side grab bars, aft grab rail, and stainless steel rivets securing all eye-ends for safety. The side Strataglass windows are separate panels, contoured to fit the framework. For exceptional strength and clean finish, Patio500 is used for an inside lining on all front and side panels and the aft grab area, plus leather chafe protection.
Outstanding Achievement - Dodger
SeaCanvas
Annapolis, MD
Designer(s): SeaCanvas, Carl Pellegrini
Fabricator(s): Carl Pellegrini
Project Manager(s): Carl Pellegrini
Installer(s): Carl Pellegrini
Materials Used: Sunbrella navy fabric, Tenara thread, 40g crystal clear vinyl, YKK Marinemate zippers, 1" 316 stainless steel
Project Description: A three year old boat that never had that all important dodger. A traditional dodger design with triangle side windows and roll up forward window, aft stanchions support the framework. Zippered pockets and a aft zipper on the top of the dodger for a future connector.
Outstanding Achievement – Dodger
SeaCanvas
Rock Hall, MD
Designer(s): Carl Pellegrini
Fabricator(s): Carl Pellegrini
Project Manager(s):: Carl Pellegrini
Installer(s): SeaCanvas
Materials Used: Sunbrella fabric, Rainier polycarbonate, Tenara thread, YKK #10 Marinemate zippers, 1" and 1 1/4" type 316 stainless steel, Phifertex screen
Project Description: Traditional dodger design utilizing the Rainier Diamond Series windows for the 3 front windows. Windows are removable while still keeping the dodger top up and connected to the bimini. Full zip-in screens to help shade the cockpit. Stern rail mounted 1 1/4" stainless steel bimini with dual mast view windows to match the port and starboard helm stations.
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Outstanding Achievement - Cockpit Covers
DRH Canvas & Marine Limited
Halifax, NS
DESIGNER: Shawn Hickey
FABRICATOR:Shawn Hickey
PROJECT MANAGER:Shawn Hickey
INSTALLER: Shawn Hickey
MATERIALS USED: Sunbrella yellow and black, black binding & domes, black Sunguard thread
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project was to install cockpit and bow rider cover for a speed boat. The purpose was to protect the boat when not in use.
Award of Excellence - 27' & Up
SeaCanvas
Point Pleasant, NJ
DESIGNER: Carl Pellegrini
FABRICATOR: Carl Pellegrini
PROJECT MANAGER: Carl Pellegrini
INSTALLER: SeaCanvas
MATERIALS USED: Top Gun fabric, Tenara thread, Evolution fabric, #10 YKK Marinemate zippers
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Our Exact Fit winter cover design allows for quick installation. A long lasting cover which eliminates use of shrink wrap services on a annual basis. Lifetime guaranteed Tenara thread, Top Gun fabric blend well together to help ensure our covers last without annual service. Our design offers a durable, easy to install cover to protect your boats gelcoat and varnished wood work.
Outstanding Achievement - 27' & Up
Bennett Custom Canvas Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
DESIGNER: Michael Bennett
FABRICATORS: Michael Bennett, Michaela Bruton
PROJECT MANAGER: Michael Bennett
INSTALLER: Michael Bennett
MATERIALS USED: Suntanium solution dyed polyester, YKK #10 zippers
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Pacific Seacraft 37 custom fit winter cover built for mast-up storage. This cover needed over twenty-eight cut outs and collars. The canoe style stern also presented a challenge in matching the toerail seam to the top of the cover.
Outstanding Achievement - 27' & Up
Mikes Marine Custo Canvas
Virginia Beach, VA
DESIGNER: Mike Johnson
FABRICATORS: Dan Johnson, Brian Johnson, Chris Vogel, Darlene Phillips
PROJECT MANAGER: Mike Johnson
INSTALLERS: Dan Johnson, Brian Johnson
MATERIALS USED: Weathermax 80 navy blue - Safety Components Inc/Performance Textiles, black dacron webbing 1" - Performance Textile, quick release buckles, 1" black Delrin –Tri Vantage
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The cover needed to fit tight for wind resistance and trailering, yet install easily onto the boat while it is on the lift as well as on the trailer. An access zipper is provided at the stern for easy access without removing the cover. Suction cups are attached for prepositioning the cover during installation, preventing the wind from blowing it around. Quick release buckle straps are used at strategic locations to install the cover to the boat easily, as well as securly. Straps were also provided.
Award of Excellence - Under 27'
Cape Canvas & Rigging
Hyannis, MA
DESIGNER: Rich Gannon
FABRICATORS: Rich Gannon, Janice Gannon
PROJECT MANAGER: Janice Gannon
INSTALLERS: Richie Gannon
MATERIALS USED: Logo red Sunbrella, Stamoid Open, 2" webbing, Solar thread; supplied by Bainbridge International
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project was a custom mooring cover. The client wished to solve a problem with water leaking into boat. A one piece cover was proposed, eliminating a place for leakage at the base of the windshield. Careful patterning using the existing architecture of the windshield, tower, ski pylon we were able to produce a very fitted, easy to install cover with a single attachment to the tower to ensure complete water run off.
Outstanding Achievement - Under 27'
Custom Covers
Salt Lake City, UT
DESIGNER: Justin Jones
FABRICATORS: Justin Jones, Rick Burgin
PROJECT MANAGER(S): Justin Jones, David Green
INSTALLERS: Justin Jones, Rick Burgin
MATERIALS USED: Series 70 – Tri Vantage, waterproof zippers - Lenzip, polyester webbing
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A quality cinch cover made from Series 70 Gold, waterproof zippers, and straps. The client requested a long lasting cover that would not only serve as protection during transport, but also would act as a storage cover.
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Award of Excellence - 27' and up
Bennett Custom Canvas Inc
Port Credit, Ontario
Designer(s): Michael Bennett, Mike Wallrup
Fabricator(s): Michael Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Project Manager(s): Michael Bennett
Installer(s): Michael Bennett, Karen Hawkins
Materials Used: Sunbrella Supreme, Lexan, YKK zippers, Common Sense Fasteners
Project Description: This customer has been restoring his boat for five years now and has almost completed it. He was very particular about the design of the canvas he wanted to see on it. We built the dodger and bimini entirely out of Sunbrella Supreme to give it a durable yet elegant finish. The dodger had to be exactly one foot above the companion way at the center and the bimini had to be exactly 6' at center.
Outstanding Achievement - 27' and Up
Bennett Custom Canvas Inc
Port Credit, Ontario
Designer(s): Michael Bennett
Fabricator(s): Mike Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Project Manager(s): Michael Bennett
Installer(s): Mike Bennett, Michaela Bruton
Materials Used: Strataglass, Sunbrella, YKK zippers, Lift the Dot fasteners
Project Description: This project was a conversion from an existing Florida style bimini to a dodger/step bimini configuration. Some of the old framework was salvaged and altered to design the bimini. The customer ultimately wanted a functional, classic design to complement the classic lines of this boat.
Outstanding Achievement - 27' and Up
Allerton Harbor Canvas
Quincy, MA
Designer(s): Jay Hanks
Fabricator(s): Bruce Hutchison, Howie Tran
Project Manager(s): Jay Hanks
Installer(s): Jay Hanks, Bruce Hutchison, Howie Tran
Materials Used: Stamoid open, YKK zippers, Tenara thread, 40g Strataglass
Project Description: Design, build and install two 40’ x 20’ awnings. The first being a permanent awning laced on to a aluminum pipe frame and the second attached to the first and easily removable. Additionally six side curtains for the lower deck. The aft section of the awning had to be easily removable while the front section was permanently laced on.
Award of Excellence - Under 27'
Cape Canvas & Rigging
Hyannis, MA
Designer(s): Rich Gannon
Fabricator(s): Rich Gannon, Don Desroches
Project Manager(s): Janice Gannon
Installer(s): Rich Gannon, Richie Gannon
Materials Used: Sunbrella, Stamoid, YKK zippers, 1" stainless steel tube, 1" quick release hinges, polished aluminum tower clamps
Project Description: The customer wanted a top that would provide full clearence below the tower and would deploy and stow quickly. We achieved this look with very careful, accurate patterning and by hollowing the edges like a sail to create an even tension all along the edge. This produced a very fitted look, with tight crisp edges.
Outstanding Achievement - Under 27'
Sharps Custom Canvas Inc
Georgetown, SC
Designer(s): Chris Sharp, MFC
Fabricator(s): Chris Sharp, MFC, Jim White
Project Manager(s): Chris Sharp, MFC
Installer(s): Chris Sharp, MFC, Jonny Sharp
Materials Used: Toast Sunbrella, Phifertex Mesh – Tri Vantage, 1" stainless steel tubing, stainless steel eye ends, stainless steel split jaw slides with Quickpin release, stainless steel side mounts
Project Description: An aft cockpit sunshade top with mesh shade panels. Top frame features split mount jaw slides on handrail with quick release pins. Top frame had to match shape of bow rail and have enough pitch to shed water. Forward edge of top zips around handrail.
Outstanding Achievement - Under 27'
Custom Covers
Salt Lake City, UT
Designer(s): Justin Jones
Fabricator(s): Justin Jones, Rick Burgin
Project Manager(s): Justin Jones, David Green
Installer(s): Rick Burgin
Materials Used: Stainless steel tubing - Morse Industries, Sunbrella - Glen Raven, hardware custom manufactured specifically for this top
Project Description: Our project provides a unique top design that mounts directly to the tower while providing adequate shade. The folding canopy top design is very unique in that it mounts directly to the tower. This eliminates the need for additional hardware to be installed. Additionally the top's fabric was heat cut to ensure longevity across the seams.
Award of Excellence
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Elias Gomez, Dolly Sanchez, Victor Guaman
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Victor Guaman, Jeff South
Materials Used: Supersoft chalk, roll-in pleat chalk; supplied by Bainbridge International.
Project Description: This project is the complete reupholstery of all the exterior cushions. The customer wanted to have something similar to the original cushions, but a little more sophisticated. It is done in all white and took 72 yards of material to complete. The most complex issue we dealt with in this project was keeping the pleat tight and even.
Outstanding Achievement
Custom Marine Canvas
Noank, CT
Designer(s): Len Walker, Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Fabricator(s): Patty Welsh Mastrandrea
Project Manager(s): Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Installer(s): Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Materials Used: Sunbrella stripe, Captain Navy Regimental Rain drain foam, YKK zippers, Dot fasteners, Velcro, Textilene
Project Description: New cockpit cushions for a C&C 51 using Sunbrella Captain Navy Regimental Stripe over rain drain foam. Once the customer selected the stripe, the challenge came in the design layout, and keeping the stripes lined up.
Outstanding Achievement
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Elias Gomez, Dolly Sanchez
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Victor Guaman, Jeff South
Materials Used: Bainbridge softside vinyls, high density foam
Project Description: This project is the fabrication of all exterior upholstery from scratch.The client came to use with no cushions on his boat. The client requested a custom design and all new cushions, backs and bolsters. He wanted the boat to be comfortable and look sporty.
Award of Excellence - Cockpit
Nickle Ink Upholstery
Sumner, IA
Designer(s): Penny Johnson, Toni Cutsforth
Fabricator(s): Penny Johnson, Jamie Johnson
Project Manager(s): Penny Johnson, Jamie Johnson
Installer(s): Jamie Johnson
Materials Used: National Fabrics, Seabrook Stinger cream vinyl fabric supply, Apex Pearl and Apex Lame` vinyl Rochford Supply, premium medium green vinyl and all foam Rochford Supply, cut loop sand carpet Tri Vantage, Sunbrella forest, snap down cover Tri Vantage, Aqualon forest
Project Description: We took a junkyard ready boat and overhauled it into a magnificent, one of a kind runabout for our clients. All designs were made without any previous patterns. I took the client's needs and customized their boat to fit them perfectly.
Outstanding Achievement - Cockpit
Costa Marine Canvas
Egg Harbor City, NJ
Designer(s): Kevin Jelinski
Fabricator(s): Trevor Kennedy
Project Manager(s): Kevin Jelinski
Installer(s): Kevin Jelinski
Materials Used: Sunbrella Outdoor Furniture Fabric (color - Renata Hemp), Phifertex Plus backing, Drifast foam, Aquaplas PVC board bases
Project Description: Client wanted cockpit mezzanine seating unit with built-in armrests and cupholders. Seat boards had to be built around molded-in fiberglass armrests which had to be concealed, yet also allow for new armrests with cupholders. Fabric pattern integrity had to be maintained even though seat back was compound radius with compound angles
Outstanding Achievement - Cockpit
Custom Covers
Salt Lake City, UT
Designer(s): Custom Covers
Fabricator(s): Justin Jones, Ilya Tiourine
Project Manager(s): Justin Jones
Installer(s): Ilya Tiourine
Materials Used: Marine vinyl - Keyston Brothers
Project Description: Complete reupholster job for the cockpit of a Chris Craft. Client wanted the upholstery entirely redone and matched back to the original design and pattern as the current upholstery was in disrepair, Three colors were picked and were seamlessly integrated into the existing color scheme.
Outstanding Achievement - Complete Interior
Custom Marine Canvas
Noank, CT
Designer(s): Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Fabricator(s): Kathy Buskey, John Sandy, Carter Richardson
Project Manager(s): Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Installer(s): Katie Bradford, MFC, IFM
Materials Used: Ultraleater in Blue Bayou, Sunbrella Sailcloth Shell, Scott buttons, YKK zippers, SR35 urethane foam, SR18 soft foam, plywood, epoxy
Project Description: Complete new interior upholstery for a restored 1938 S&S sloop, combining Sunbrella sailcloth that resembles cotton duck with blue Ultraleather that matches exterior paint. The purpose was to get a good looking, classic interior in this boat without spending a fortune, as the boat was being "flipped".
Outstanding Achievement - Complete Interior
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Dolly Sanchez, Elias Gomez, Victor Guaman, Jeff South
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Jeff South, Victor Guaman, Elias Gomez, Dolly Sanchez
Materials Used: Ultraleather, Cowtan and Tout, Brunschwig and Fils, Sunbrella, Kravet, Masterstain carpeting
The project was the complete interior restoration. Our work inludes all of the carpeting, drapery, bedding, furniture and throw pillows. What was complex about the project was trying to emulate the feel of a classic Egg Harbor while also adding a personal touch. We had a custom sofa built to be constructed and upholstered in our shop.
Award of Excellence - Salon/Dinette
DRH Canvas & marine Limited
Halifax, NS
Designer(s): Dave Hickey, DRH Canvas
Fabricator(s): Holley Meehan, Dave Hickey
Project Manager(s): Dave Hickey
Installer(s): DRH Staff
Materials Used: Ultra Leather col milkweed, Nautilus cushion bottom, Velcro, stainless steel staples, miscellaneous materials - J Ennis
Project Description: A complete re-cover of the existing salon settee, two tub chairs and an ottoman. The same foam was re-used in the cushions with new cushion wrap installed on foam. New foam in the ottoman as this was a re-design. The ultra leather would provide a much easier surface to keep clean and still feel like leather.
Outstanding Achievement - Salon/Dinette
The Nautical Needle
Holland, MI
Designer(s): Chris Ritsema, Kenny DeGroot
Fabricator(s): Chris Ritsema, Kenny DeGroot
Project Manager(s): Chris Ritsema, Kenny DeGroot
Installer(s): Chris Ritsema, Kenny DeGroot
Materials Used: G & T Industries vinyl 1/4" foam backed
Project Description: Complete headliner, side wall replacement along with wood replacement. This project required over 200 hrs labor for tear-out and reinstallation. All the panels were different sizes and shapes and had the layout of a jigsaw puzzle.
Award of Excellence - State Room
Seafarer Canvas
Norwalk, CT
Designer(s): Bill Ashley
Fabricator(s): Dolly Sanchez
Project Manager(s): Bill Ashley
Installer(s): Elias Gomez
Materials Used: Kravet - Sand, Drapery Sunbrella – Black and Gold, Sunbrella - Black furniture grade, Kravet - Romeo
Project Description: The purpose of this project was to change the theme of the boat to give it a more masculine feel while also increasing comfort. This was accomplished by changing the color scheme and materials. Soft colors and floral patterns were replaced with earth tones and neutral patterns. Even the drapes were re-done to compliment the new, hand-quilted bedspread.
Award of Excellence
The Nautical Needle
Holland, MI
Designer(s): Chris Ritsema
Fabricator(s): Chris Ritsema
Project Manager(s): Chris Ritsema
Installer(s): Chris Ritsema
Materials Used: Soltis 86 – TriVantage, Tenara thread - TriVantage
Project Description: Custom two section sunshade designed for both port and starboard sides. To have shade from both port and starboard side with the option to remove one section to at entry point. Panels needed to be reversible to fit on both side. Custom stainless poles fit in Gunwal mounts
Outstanding Achievement
Weaver Canvas
Wilmington, NC
Designer(s): Chris Patterson
Fabricator(s): Chris Patterson, Steven Hawk, Ann Middleton
Project Manager(s): Chris Patterson
Installer(s): Steven Hawk, Chris Patterson
Materials Used: Stamoid single coat black, 1 1/4" & 7/8" stainless steel tubing, stainless steel bimini titting with low profile quick disconnect hardware
Project Description:A unique aft shade tension structure. Customer requested a low profile shade for the aft deck of his boat. Traditional bimini framing was not appropriate because of the large area and layout of the boat.
Outstanding Achievement
Sand Sea and Air Interiors
San Juan, PR
Designer(s): Terri Madden, Carol Davis
Fabricator(s): Terri Madden
Project Manager(s): Terri Madden
Installer(s): Terri Madden, MFC
Materials Used: Ferrari Soltis 92 “Copper”, 2” Seat Belt Webbing, shock cord, Bainbridge stainless steel grommets/hardware, interior stripe mesh, 40g plastic, PTFE thread
Project Description:Project was to create a tasty tote bag in nautical materials for the owner of a luxurious yacht. The materials and design evolved from research about the yacht color palette and the owners’ lifestyle. The yacht name begins with “V” and was incorporated into the design element of a functional front pocket.
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