Marine

Winterizing your boat is an important part of boat ownership. Not only will winterizing your boat protect it during the winter months, but it will set you up for an easy launch next spring! We have compiled a few tips for making sure you properly winterize your boat for the cold months ahead.  

Whether you’re a first-time boat owner, or you are a veteran sailor who wants to renovate your watercraft, it’s important to know how to choose the right marine fabric for your boat. Our breakdown of marine fabrics will help you understand what your options are and what to ask for when working with a marine fabricator. 

With summer coming to a close, it’s time to prepare your boat for the off-season. No matter how you store your boat for the colder months, preparing your boat is essential so it’ll look pristine next summer. 

Being on the water is a wonderful experience. The one downside to a sunny day of sailing is that it can take a toll on your skin. Adventures on the water require a vessel well-equipped to provide relief from the sun. 

Your boat should be uniquely your own. Sunbrella Marine upholstery gives you the power to make your boat a perfect reflection of your personality. Our friends at Canvas Designers are taking marine aesthetics to new heights with their unique method of quilt stitching.

When it comes to boat maintenance, sometimes your boat cover requires attention too. Find out how to tell when a boat cover or top needs re-treatment and what you need to make it happen. 

When boats are your passion, Sunbrella knows you never compromise. Sunbrella offers trustworthy performance and protection for your boat. We have rounded up some of our favorite photos of your boats featuring Sunbrella fabrics. 

Getting a new boat is an exciting experience. If you’re planning for days spent on the water with family and friends, you want to make sure you have everything you’ll need for the best experience for everyone! 

Jim Hendricks, editor of Boating Magazine, recently completed a full restoration of a 1977 outboard-powered 17-foot Witchcraft runabout. Hendricks shares a great step-by-step on how to tackle an upholstery renovation project, with real-time examples of the decisions and processes he used with his own boat.

Marine design trends for 2022 are all about new design and personalization that takes boating aesthetics to new heights. With Sunbrella fabrics, mariners can make their boat uniquely their own with coordinating patterns and consistent colors across collections. 

Onne Van Der Wal, an award-winning nautical photographer, recently worked with Custom Marine Canvas in Southeastern Connecticut to reupholster Snow Goose, a 1986 Grand Banks 32 Trawler, using Sunbrella fabric. 

Achieve the style you want by selecting Horizon marine vinyl for your seating and Sunbrella Marine upholstery fabric for your pillows, cushions, accessories, and everything in between.