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Fabric 1

Nautolex Capitano Vinyl
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Foam
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: OTHER

Fabric 3

Marine Grade Plywood
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: OTHER

Fabric 4

Fiberglass
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: OTHER

Engineer Name 1
Duane Smith II

Engineer Company 1
Canvasworks, Inc

Design Name
Duane Smith II

Design Company
Canvasworks, Inc

Fabrication Name
Jackie Lueck

Fabrication Company
Canvasworks, Inc

Graphics Name
Tammy Scott

Graphics Company
Twisted Threads

Project Manager Name
Duane Smith II

Project Manager Company
Canvasworks, Inc

Installation Name
Duane Smith II

Installation Company
Canvasworks, Inc

Please describe the project specifications

This project was reupholstering and recarpeting a 1990 Checkmate. The customer had purchased the boat new in 1990 and wanted to return it to its original condition. This involved new wood and foam for some of the pieces, as well as reconstructive work on the flooring. We worked with Tammy Scott with Twisted Threads to have the correct logo embroidered on the bow cushion seat backs. The job was finished with a new ratchet strap travel cover with contrasting thread.

What is unique or complex about the project?

We entered this project because it was a fun experience to completely remake the original interior. It's a unique situation when you have an older boat with its original interior and only one owner, so there is a lot of sentimental value to the project. It was very important to the owner to keep the original look of the boat which meant that we needed to duplicate the current design perfectly. Unfortunately, the boat needed significant woodwork, foam work, as well as repair work to the floor under the captain's chairs. The seat backs were all curved, which was can be difficult to duplicate when the originals are completely rotted. In the end, the customer was absolutely ecstatic with the final look and said we exceeded his expectations.

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