Company:
Yachtsman's Canvas

Project Details

Fabric 1

Top Gun Vision
Producer/Manufacturer: Marlen Textiles
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

KTEX PVC 18
Producer/Manufacturer: Keyston Bros.
Primary Use: Secondary Fabric

Fabric 3

YKK
Producer/Manufacturer: MIami Corp
Primary Use: Zippers

Fabric 4

Solarfix PTFE Thread
Producer/Manufacturer: Maimi Corp
Primary Use: Thread


Design Name
Keri Ames

Design Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Fabrication Name
Keri Ames

Fabrication Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Project Manager Name
Keri Ames

Project Manager Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Installation Name
Keri Ames

Installation Company
Yachtsman's Canvas


Please describe the project specifications

This project consists of cockpit shades for a 1988 classic 36 Sabre sailboat. The client was looking for additional shade with the ease of use for installation and limited storage. Although cockpit shades themselves are not a unique or new product, design and materials makes this one stand out. The project utilizes Top Gun Vision fabric as the main fabric giving it a unique look and free from “traditional” shade fabrics. The scalloped design and use of Ktex PVC facing also provide a modern look to a traditional shade product. Hidden interior and exterior zippers provide a clean finished look and use. Utilizing menax (non-traditional) fasteners, make the shades simple and easy to install for the client.

The use of non-traditional materials (Top Gun Vision), fasteners (Menax) and design (scalloped edges) completely changes the look and makes it stand out for an otherwise not so exciting project. In most cases, cockpit shades are added for function and not necessarily aesthetically pleasing. This project not only functions well but is modernized and becomes part of a design and aesthetically pleasing. The design is broken down into 3 separate shades for ease of storage with all vertical and horizontal zippers hidden both on the interior and exterior.


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Keri Ames Yachtsman's Canvas

Keri Ames Yachtsman's Canvas