Time well spent on custom cigarette boat cover

June 1, 2010  |  Marine, Projects

{ Canvas Experts Inc. } Ocean City, Md., U.S.A. Happy with two previous cigarette boat covers, Canvas Experts’ client returned to them for another full cover to protect his power boat during travel and storage. The company spent more than nine hours to create 16 pattern templates, and spent mo…
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Bringing an indoor feel to sailboat cockpit

June 1, 2010  |  Marine, Projects

{ JSI } St. Petersburg, Fla., U.S.A. JSI was asked to build non-traditional cockpit cushions for a Beneteau sailboat to create a more comfortable area on deck, matching and extending living spaces below. The completed cushions have an overstuffed look with more of a home upholstery feel. This has be…
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Full sailboat enclosure provides clearer view

June 1, 2010  |  Marine, Projects

{ Nautilux Custom Canvas } Red Bank, N.J., U.S.A. This full enclosure for a Main Cat 30 consisted of 14 panels and three screen insert panels. A forward center window encompasses the mast with a form-fitting collar for a weathertight seal. An aft center door panel gives access to the cockpit area. T…
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Hands-free boat covers eliminate hassle

May 1, 2010  |  Marine, Products

Boat ownership can be an expensive proposition. Beyond the initial upfront purchase, owners pay for winter storage, insurance, docking fees, fuel costs and maintenance. IMT Inc., Winter Park, Fla., has developed an ideal way to cover this important investment—the Touchless Boat Cover™, a…
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Marine fabric available in more than 45 colors

May 1, 2010  |  Marine, Products

Sunfield™ Marine acrylic fabric has excellent UV resistance and graphic representation. Available in more than 45 colors. Sunfield outdoor furniture fabric comes in 55 vibrant colors, including solids and stripes. Sun Canvas meets government requirements for numbered ducks and single-fill duck…
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“Snap-in” vent features aerodynamic design

May 1, 2010  |  Marine, Products

Airlette Corp., manufacturer of specialized vents designed specifically for use with flexible boat coverings, now offers an improved “snap-in” model using a much more aerodynamic design with a low–profiled hood. The modified vent model is now offered in bulk form and in a black col…
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Estimating for sales and profits

March 9, 2010  |  Marine, Marketing

The quality of your estimates has an impact on your bottom line. By Shelby Gonzalez Estimating job costs is one of the cornerstone skills of running a successful marine fabrication business. The more accurately you can estimate the amount of labor and materials a given job will require, the better t…
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Faux leather fabric for outdoor applications

March 1, 2010  |  Marine, Products

The Ultra Lifestyle Collection of durable, luxurious simulated leather fabrics is designed for marine and outdoor use, engineered to meet the growing demands for strength and environmental responsibility. The fabrics are free of plasticizers, heavy metals, stabilizers,VOCs and formaldehyde; 99 perce…
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World’s biggest boat wrap debuted

February 1, 2010  |  Marine, Projects

Clay Gaillard, public relations manager for Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, wondered how to attract attention at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to the QuadZeus, a 60-foot convertible power sportfishing boat. He approached marine artist Steve Goione and, later, Image Monster, a Wilmington, De…
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How to find boat registries for a marine business plan

January 1, 2010  |  Marine, Resources

Compiled by Juli Case I’m applying for a loan, and the lender wants me to submit a business plan for my marine shop. How do I find out how many boats there are registered in New Jersey, so I can show them how many potential customers there are? Boat owners are usually required to register &hel…
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