This boat got a fabric rehab. The bimini and windshield were covered in a tired grey and was showing its age. And, there were no covers at all for the cockpit or the spotlight. Black Dog Design created all new covers and a new bimini in a black Sunbrella fabric. Great facelift. Click the images below to see larger photos.
Continue reading →Here is an example of a full coverage boat cover. The cover cinches under the bottom of the boat and protects the sides from the elements. A cover like this truly keeps a boat in new condition. And, this cover is basically as easy to use as a regular cover, only it has more fabric involved.
Continue reading →Here is a project where the customer was happy with his existing cover and didn’t require that a new one be made. However, he wanted to add a drop skirt in order to protect the side of the boat from the sun. We were able to style the additional skirt to work with what he had. Click on a photo below to see larger images of this project.
Continue reading →What a difference this really colorful awning made on the front of Jenn’s Gourmet Galley, a new local restaurant adjacent to the Crystal Inn at the Mount Ida Airport. Surely it will help bring customers in for a wonderful meal.
Continue reading →This is a new concept in party barge covers. The cover actually ratchets under the bottom rail of the boat and covers the entire body as well as the motor. This particular customer asked for an extra zip-on section in the back to protect the pontoon area as well. This cover is very easy to use for those who want full protection and hate snaps.
Continue reading →This is an interesting concept. Convert a party barge into a camper! This customer just wanted something he could put up to sleep on out on the lake. No clear windows. Just screen and privacy. These covers transform the barge into a nice on-the-lake camper. The covers are easy to put up for sleeping and privacy at night, and are equally easy to take down and stow to play during the day.
Continue reading →This project is hard to categorize and is outside our normal custom work. Black Dog Designs, Inc., was contacted by Magic Springs Water and Theme Park in Hot Springs, AR, to rework the enclosure for their basketball carnival game. The project called not only for a durable material that could be stretched tight and would hold up well to the “abuse” of basketballs and the bright Arkansas sun, but also for something “eye catching” in color. For the project, we used a vinyl coated polyester tarp material, similar to that used to cover cargo on 18-wheelers and such. Strong seams … Continue reading →
Here is a group of photographs for some new boat covers we have recently constructed for our customers. This first cover in blue is for a Sea Ray. Note the “cutouts” in the cover to provide for the tower and the bimini top. The cover also extends to provide protection for the rear swim platform. This Gray cover for a Florida Flats boat also features accommodation for the bimini and for the platform in the rear of the boat. Finally, here is a “Full Coverage” cover on a Chaparrel that is designed to protect this boat when it is not … Continue reading →
Black Dog Designs, Inc. recently completed this reupholstery project for an older Cobalt runabout. We kept the basic look on the interior and made some changes to the high traffic areas by eliminating some of the decorative stitching and making the areas more durable. To give this old beauty an updated look, we made some changes to the original styling. Note in particular the accent color that was added to the seats and the trim on the side panels. The additional trim really stands out in the bow area. The updated upholstery definitely brings new life to this great boat.
Continue reading →Black Dog Design, Inc., recently completed this project, creating covers to protect this outdoor furniture and to keep it clean. The covers are fitted snugly so that they will not fly off in the wind. They are custom-fitted to each piece of furniture, and they have non-rusting, UV-resistant zippers in the back for easy opening. The fabric is a breathable Sunbrella® canvas sewn with Tenara® thread, both of which feature resistance to UV sunlight, weather, etc. and are ideal for this application.
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