Sunset Canvas

When out on the water, protection from the weather is essential to a great day’s boating. Boat bimini tops and boat canopies are custom-made by Sunset Canvas to suit your boat and your needs.

For a boat canopy or bimini top that lasts, only fabrics specifically designed to last in the marine environment will be used.

Fabric Options Available:

Hooding Fabric -
- Most popular fabric used in the majority of our boat covers, made for the marine industry.
- Marine grade textured PVC with matt finish with 100% polyester fabric backing, high quality, more breathable and hard wearing.
- Excellent strength to weight ratio.
- Highly water, rot and mildew resistant.
- UV stabilised and colour fast.
- High resistance to soiling and abrasion.
PVC Vinyl -
- Gloss coated, makes it easy clean if you 4WD or use a lot of dusty roads.
- Highly water, rot and mildew resistant.

Boat motor covers are also available, made from the same fabric. Motor covers can also be felt lined for additional protection.

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Love being out in your tinnie but it gets hot out on the water fishing. A bimini top, made to suit your boat, at the height you need, will give you a retreat from the full sun.

Living the dream but your boat needs full weather protection. A canopy and storm curtains will enclose your boat, the clear PVC will maintain visibility, your ride on the water will be in comfort and style.

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Boat Bimini Tops

Bimini tops are suitable for any boat from half-cabins and ski boats to the fishing tinnie.

Boat Bimini Tops Standard Inclusions:

Aluminium Frame: Fabricated to the height you require.
Frame: Anchored to the boat using deck mounts.
Top: Kept taut by heavy duty webbing tension straps or aluminium bars.
Fittings: Only stainless steel and nylon fittings are used for the marine environment.

Additional Extras Available:

Binding Trim: A contrasting colour can be used to compliment your bimini top.
Boat Motor Cover: Protect your boat motor when travelling. Motor covers can be felt lined for additional protection.

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Boat Canopies and Storm Covers

When out on the water, protection from the weather is essential to a great day’s boating, make your experience great with a boat canopy, side curtains or complete storm cover.

Standard Inclusions:

Enclosure: Your choice of canopy only, canopy and side curtains or fully enclose your boat with a storm cover.
Visibility: Clear PVC is used where visibility is required.
Reinforcement: Underside of the cover is reinforced on all critical wear points.
Aluminum frame: Fabricated to the height you need.
Zippers: For easy removal of part or all of the canopy, side curtains or storm cover. YKK Zippers are used because of their superior durability.
Press Studs or Stayputs: Attach the canopy to the windscreen.
Hems: Reinforced to take the stress created by the press studs and fasteners.
Fittings: Only stainless steel and nylon fittings are used for the marine environment.

Additional Extras Available:

Binding Trim: A contrasting colour can be used to compliment your boat cover.
Boat Motor Cover: Made to match your boat cover and protect your motor when travelling. Motor covers can also be felt lined for additional protection.

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Q&A

Do you need my boat to manufacture a boat bimini top or boat canopy?

Yes, we require your boat to pattern and fabricate the bimini or boat canopy. The time frame would be dependent on the style and options required. Our sales people will give you this information at the time of quoting. If your boat is required for more than one day it will be securely stored inside our Workshop.

What should I use to clean my boat bimini top or boat canopy?

Marine Grade Hooding or PVC Vinyl: Warm soapy water is recommended. Harsh cleaners such as truck wash should never be used. Keep petrol, kerosene or similar solvents away. Scrubbing should be avoided as it may also damage the fabric.
PVC Windows for Boat Canopies and Storm Covers: Vuplex is available to protect & enhance the clarity of your windows.
Zippers for Boat Canopies and Storm Covers: Food Grade Silicone spray will keep your zippers gliding effortlessly.

Canopy care kits are available on-line or in-store.

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