Company:
Canvas Services

Project Details

Fabric 1

Sunbrella
Producer/Manufacturer: Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Phifertex Standard
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Secondary Fabric

Fabric 3

TUFFAK AR2
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Window

Fabric 4

Flex-A-Rail PVC track
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings



Please describe the project specifications

This customer wanted his flybridge enclosed to protect against the elements and bugs while traveling with his family, especially for an upcoming trip to Mexico. We installed Flex-A-Rail PVC track and used as many existing snaps on bottom as possible. There was too much bend in the forward center window for the polycarbonate smile to lay flat when opened and secured to the hard top, so we made it completely removable and interchangeable with a Phifertex mesh insert. This allows for airflow but keeps out bugs. Two Phifertex mesh panels were added to the aft side to help keep out bugs and allow for easy access to the flybridge. We made the customer a duffel bag with an Evolution sleeve to protect the polycarbonate when not in the smile. The enclosure turned out really sharp, and the customer and his family were happy and stoked for Mexico!


What is unique or complex about the project?

We're excited to enter this project because the size of the enclosure windows are impressive, the polycarbonate makes for sharp-looking enclosure, and the forward zipper smile with the mesh insert was a first for us. This project is set apart from others we did this past year because the fit was perfect, and the mesh insert functioned really well.


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