Marine Fabricator May/June 2023 | Volume 29, Number 3 20 2023 PREMIER 12 Features 12 A clear view on windows Choosing the right window materials means finding a way to serve the needs of both the client and the fabricator. by Jeff Moravec 44 Business 20 Getting a grip Having a firm understanding of pricing, costing and estimating is key to long-term success. by Pamela Mills-Senn 27 2023 Premier Product Showcase More than 55 high-performing. marine products. The lighter side of OSHA. 48 Inspiration 2023 Fabrication Excellence Award winner in the Transformations (Before & After) category. On the cover: This skillfully fabricated enclosure by Oyster Creek Canvas, Bellingham, Wash., won an Award of Excellence in the Powerboat-Rigid Enclosures category in the 2023 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards. Project materials include Sunbrella® by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC, TUFFAK® Marine 5 polycarbonate by Plaskolite Inc. and Top Gun® by Marlen Textiles. Shop Talk 36 Exterior Center console enclosures. 40 Interior Choosing the right fabrics. 27 PRODUCT SHOWCASE HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU CREATE DURABLE, ATTRACTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS. Log Book 4 On Deck 6 News 9 Industry Events marinefabricatormag.com | 29 marinefabricatormag.com | 3http://www.marinefabricatormag.com