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Full Coverage and Drop Down Covers Convenience For Your Party Barge

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Some time back, Black Dog Design was asked to create a full coverage cover for a luxury party barge that would be convenient to install and remove. The solution for this boat stored in a slip at Mountain Harbor Resort’s Marina was to create a cover suspended from the rafters of the dock that could easily be lifted off the boat for the day’s adventures and also easily be replaced when the day was done. The full cover protects the boat from various critters, spider webs and poop, etc. Here are a few pictures of the drop down cover. Contact … Continue reading →

A Tale of Two Boat Trailer Covers

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Discount Store Tarp vs. Durable Professionally-Constructed Trailer Cover There are many ways to protect your boat trailer, including storing it inside, or, if that is not possible/feasible, storing it outside and protecting it with a cover.  Here is a tale about the differences in cover quality and durability. This: Or This: Please Note:  Our covers are fitted to your exact trailer, so we must have access to your trailer or to an exact match in order to produce your custom-built trailer cover.

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A Premier Party Barge Looks Like New!

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It’s always a treat to be able to show before and after photos of a boat whose owners wish to give it a new life.  This Premier brand party barge is no exception. The customer has owned this boat since it was new. They loved their boat and were ready to restore the interior to its original beauty. These before and after photos tell the story. With the new upholstery, all colors and fabrics were kept as close to original as possible in texture and color. However, Black Dog Design traded the “Premier” company logo on the seats for their customers’ favorite sports team. … Continue reading →

A Beautiful Refit for a 1986 Cobalt

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It’s always fun to be able to provide both “before” and “after photos of the work that Black Dog Design provides for their many customers. This fine 1986 Cobalt is a perfect example. Not only did our customer wish their well-maintained classic to get new upholstery, they also added a new bimini and a lifting cover for the boat to protect it in the dock, yet be easily removable when the lake calls.  Have a look at the photos, and you’ll see what we mean. Give us a call to discuss your project.  You’ll not be disappointed!

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Before and After – Re-upholstery For A Classic Master Craft

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Jan, Mike, and the Crew at Black Dog Design are normally too busy this time of year to worry about getting before and after photographs of a project, but we were lucky this time. The owner of this classic Master Craft runabout wanted to keep this beautiful boat, but it was definitely showing its use over the years.  So, he called Black Dog Design, and the project was underway. The “before” photos show ripped seams and upholstery, dirty carpets, and an overall tired appearance.  The “after” photographs show you the beautiful result of Black Dog’s planning and execution of this … Continue reading →

An Improved Design for Boat Trailer Covers

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In today’s boating world, the boat’s trailer can be as beautifully crafted as the boat. Many of us launch a boat, put it on a lift in the slip, and then park the trailer until sometime later. Letting your boat trailer sit unprotected in the weather for long periods of time can lead to deterioration of the frame and its tires. While the boat trailer covers we construct are not inexpensive, they certainly protect your investment and keep the trailer looking brand new. The covers are fitted as we would fit a boat cover, with drainage, ratchet and rope at the … Continue reading →

A New Bimini For A Cruiser Headed To Florida

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This Cruisers-brand cruiser is headed for Florida!  Its owner wanted Black Dog Design to design and build a new bimini top, frames, and enclosure panels that would be both flexible and durable for the boat’s new home. Because of the environment in which the boat will reside, very careful attention was paid to the materials used in the construction process.  The new bimini/enclosure features a 1″ stainless steel frame with all stainless fittings. The fabric is Sunbrella Clarity, which is a new product from Glen Raven designed to be both waterproof and to slough-off grime on the outside in environments … Continue reading →