Company:
Lake Shore Boat Top Company

Project Details

Fabric 1

Sunbrella Marine Fabric
Producer/Manufacturer: Keyston Bros.
Primary Use: Main Fabric

Fabric 2

Solar Fix Thread
Producer/Manufacturer: The Miami Corp.
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings

Fabric 3

YKK Zippers
Producer/Manufacturer: Trivantage LLC
Primary Use: Hardware/Findings


Design Name
Rob Kotowski

Design Company
Lake Shore Boat Top Company

Fabrication Name
Rob Kotowski, Gregory Phillips, Mark Durecki, Jessica Romeo

Fabrication Company
Lake Shore Boat Top Company

Installation Name
Gregory Phillips, Mark Durecki

Installation Company
Lake Shore Boat Top Company


Please describe the project specifications

This customer wanted a cover that was easy to remove and install while at his dock that would also provide the best protection to his new vessel. We created a unique two-piece travel cover which we are seeing other shops trying copy these days, but still have not replicated our custom design. This cover was made out of Sunbrella fabric and is a snap-on application for easy installation and removal.

We added a zipper opening on the port and starboard side so regardless of where they are docked or if on their hoist, as seen in the photos provided. This design can be accessible to enter and close up when they are done boating for the day.


What is unique or complex about the project?

This job just screams WOW. This boat is a beast, so why not design a cover that matches the character of this Nor-tech Power Boat. Everything we designed is streamline with the boat. What is unique about this cover is that you can actually remove the rear portion of the cover and still drive with the front cover on if they want. Our team prides themselves on designing a creative cover or enclosure. We feel that this project meets the criteria for something unique, sleek, and staying practical to use in the boating industry.


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Rob Kotowski