Marine Fabricator September/October 2022 | Volume 28, Number 5 22 THE FUTURE IS STRONG 14 Features 14 Keeping it together Choosing the right needles and thread is essential for creating projects that look and perform their best. by Pamela Mills-Senn 22 Cover story Boat covers are the bread and butter of the industry, and each is as unique as the fabricator who designs it. by Jeff Moravec 31 The future is strong Recognizing the contributions of marine fabricators age 40 and under. by Julie Swiler Shop Talk 36 Exterior Thinking outside the box. 40 Interior Tools and tips for better cushions. 44 Business Celebrating young Australian fabricators. 48 Inspiration 2022 Fabrication Excellence Award winner in the Marine Exterior Upholstery category. On the cover: This skillfully executed dodger and bimini on this CNB 60 sailing yacht by K1 Marine Trimming Pty Ltd., O'Connor, Australia, won an Award of Excellence in the Sailboat Enclosure category in the 2022 MFA Fabrication Excellence Awards. Materials include Sunbrella® Seamark by Glen Raven Custom Fabrics LLC and MAC5 polycarbonate. Learn more about the project fabricator on page 45. marinefabricatormag.com | 3 31 Log Book 4 On Deck 6 News 9 Industry Events 12 Productshttp://www.marinefabricatormag.com