Company:
Yachtsman's Canvas

Project Details

Fabric 1

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

Fabric 2

Ktex
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Secondary Fabric

Fabric 3

YKK
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings

Fabric 4

Menax Fasteners
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings


Design Name
Keri Ames

Design Company
Yachtsman's Canvas

Fabrication Name
Keri Ames

Fabrication 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 ease of use for installation and 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 feel from "tradition" 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.


What is unique or complex about the project?

This project takes a very traditional and sometimes not so exciting product and utilizes modern materials, design and fasteners to make it uniquely different from other cockpit shades. The project introduces the use of newer materials (top gun vision), design style (scalloped edges) and unique fasteners (menax) making it stand out from alike projects.


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