Shop Talk Inspiration BEFORE AFTER To recognize and celebrate 2023 MFA Excellence Award winners, we will feature winning projects on this page throughout the year. AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Transformations (Before & After) Canvas Designers Inc. Riviera Beach, Fla. canvasdesigners.com T his stunning 74 Sunseeker flybridge model had its exterior cushions and upholstery completely renewed. The fabrics on the sunbed areas are Sunbrella® Horizon™ Capriccio Cadet Grey with Sunbrella Horizon Textil Navy welting. The sitting areas on the boat are covered in Sunbrella Nurture Pebble. All areas have a custom honeycomb quilting. The U-shaped interior sofa is upholstered in Ultrafabrics Tottori Origami White. The utility covers for the exterior of the boat are done in WeatherMAX 80 in Light Charcoal. The bimini top was re-covered in Stamoid Light Snow White fabric. This project is unique in that it combines Sunbrella fabric and vinyl palettes in proximity while maintaining the aesthetic look of the quilting pattern. 48 Marine Fabricator | May/June 2023 PROJECT NAME: Sunny Sunseeker Facelift INSTALLATION: Corey Degroff, Michael Gallagher, Memo Gutierrez, Robert Erickson MATERIALS: Sunbrella® Nurture Pebble, Sunbrella Horizon™ Capriccio Cadet Grey and Sunbrella Horizon Textil Navy by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC, Tottori Origami White by Ultrafabrics® Inc., WeatherMAX 80 Light Charcoal by Safety Components Fabric Technologies Inc., Stamoid Light Snow White by Serge Ferrari North America Inc.http://www.canvasdesigners.com