Company:
Marine Tops Unlimited

Project Details

Fabric 1

Tuffak
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Window

Fabric 2

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


Fabrication Name
Kyle Van Damme

Fabrication Company
Marine Tops Unlimited


Please describe the project specifications

This 540 Sea Ray needed a makeover. The canvas was old and weathered. This customer did not want a full camper back like you see on so many of these boats like this. They like to cruise with all the rear canvas off and just need it for mooring and inclement weather. We worked with them to come up with a design that gave them the ability to open the rear window/screen option to be able to see out of it, and more important to get some breeze through it. Not shown are the additional screen panels we have for the side triangle areas just behind the arch. We selected the Makrolon/Tuffak product for the front window panels due to its impressive clarity and given the fact that these customers were very unlikely to ever remove any of those pieces.


What is unique or complex about the project?

This boat was a significant distance from our shop (almost 2 hours) so it was important to be able to measure once, cut once, and have a great fitting install without the need for any adjustments. The panels and canvas pieces were also very large so this entire venture was an adventure. Overall the project turned out great and the customers were very pleased with the outcome!


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