Company:
Canvas Designers, Inc.

Project Details

Fabric 1

Sunbrella
Producer: Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC
Supplier: Trivantage LLC

Fabric 2

EZ2CY
Producer: EZ2CY
Supplier: EZ2CY


Design Name
CAD Department

Design Company
Canvas Designers, Inc.

Fabrication Name
Cdnvas/EZ2CY Departments

Fabrication Company
Canvas Designers, Inc.

Project Manager Name
Bob Renna

Project Manager Company
Canvas Designers, Inc.

Installation Name
Bob Renna/Corey Degroff

Installation Company
Canvas Designers, Inc.


Please describe the project specifications

Recover existing 2 bow dodger using Sunbrella Doubonnet Tweed fabric, with 5 piece removable soft enclosure.

Clear dodger Bimini connector, zipping to dodger and Bimini.

Three bow Bimini top using Sunbrella Doubonnet Tweed fabric with three side removable soft enclosure.


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

The boat originally only had a dodger. Customer wanted to add a Bimini top.


What is unique or complex about the project?

By welding the front bar of the Bimini to the back of the dodger, it eliminated the front bar of the Bimini which would have caused an obstructed entry and exit. This made it easier to get in and out of the cockpit. We were able to incorporate the clear dodger/Bimini connector into this area also.

Aft end of Bimini attached to a Bimini bow, as opposed to attaching to the boom gallows to accommodate the main sheet. A removable connector piece fills this gap.


What were the results of the project?

The result was above and beyond what the customer expected and was very pleased.


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