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We take accurate measurements and provide a complete patterning service for all types of canvas protection.
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Precision Fit Bimini Tops
Designed for optimal shade and protection with a seamless fit.
Custom Clears & Enclosures
Shield your boat’s interior from the elements without compromising visibility.
Shade Extensions & Awnings
Add comfort and style to your boat with made-to-order shade solutions.
Tailored Boat Covers
Protect your vessel with full, customized covers built to withstand sun, salt, and weather.
Make sure that your next voyage out in the sea will be pleasurable and in style with our top-notch marine craftsmanship.
Ignition Marine is a reliable marine upholstery expert, and we provide quality services to North Vancouver and British Columbia. From custom-made fabrications to repairs, you can depend on us for your every need.
We have got you covered! For your boat’s electrical and mechanical needs and any canvas covering, Ignition Marine is at your service.
We provide different options from high-end materials to budget-friendly fabrics, clears, and accessories within a variety of ranges. Let us offer you a product that is within your budget.
By supporting us, you are supporting the Canadian manufacturing and distributing industry and local jobs.
We take pride in delivering high-quality products using marine-grade materials to secure long durability in various BC weather conditions. We strive for perfection!
All our frames and covers are custom-made by skilled craftsmen and completed to the highest standards, ensuring that they fit perfectly and deliver years of hassle-free service.
Custom design and in-house fitting ensure a quality, tailor-made product.
We provide a service at our service centre at Lions Gate Marina and mobile service that can facilitate commuting for you by utilizing our fully equipped Marine Mobile Workshop.
Our experienced, specialist marine trimmers and sewing machinists take great pride in their craftsmanship.
We offer a wide selection of materials designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, ensuring your boat's interior looks and feels new for years to come.
From custom cushions to complete interior redesigns, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. No matter what your boat’s style or size, we can create the perfect upholstery for you.
And with our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, you can rest assured that your boat will be looking its best when it hits the water.
Our marine upholstery services include:
The shade extensions (Sun Fly Strut, Sprayhood/dodger, Catalina Dodger, Sailboat Dodger, etc.) are an excellent option for anyone who wants the option of employing the shade or removing it totally at their convenience.
The structure of the shade extensions has been made via two tent-like poles that fit inside the rod holders of the boat. We are using marine-grade stainless steel and curve them slightly to ensure the tension of the materials. The materials can be attached to the flybridge floor or zipped to the existing Bimini.
If your boat has clears, you can increase your yearly boat usage as they will allow you to block out any unfavorable weather. Depending on the design, you can roll up windows or remove the clears in more favorable weather conditions. They will increase the internal size of your vessel and still offer you a great vision.
We will give you three options of the most used and high-quality boat clears to find the perfect product for your boat and your requirements. Each clear material has benefits and addresses a different budget apart from varied use.
A soft and flexible clear PVC like Strataglass clears, with scratch resistance and UV ray resistant coatings, offers excellent stability and durability as it is waterproof and mildew resistant.
It is a semi-rigid clear plastic hard enough so that it is nearly unbreakable. The material comes in a waterproof and UV-resistant coating. Because of their rigidity, these kinds of clears cannot be rolled up like vinyl, and they are costly to be replaced when damaged.
It’s strong, semi-rigid and UV ray-resistant clear with a less scratch-resistant coating. A good point about these kinds of clears is that they are repairable. If you are looking for a flexible option to be rolled up, acrylic should not be your choice.
Stamoid fabrics are well known for their perfect protection against the sun and harsh weather and their 100% UV filtration, which increases the crew’s comfort on board and the pleasures of sailing. Stamoid provides a 5-year warranty in case of irregular discoloration or change in fabric strength.
Stamoid is a vinyl-coated woven polyester, a perfect waterproof fabric that can be used for boat tops and protective covers. Stamoid is easily cleanable. The following procedure for maintaining your Stamoid fabrics is recommended:
Pre-rinse: Spread out the fabric on a flat surface, and pre-rinse the fabric with water. Either use a cleaning agent like 303® Vinyl Cleaner or moist the fabric with a mild solution of liquid soap and water.
Brush Wash: Once the cleaning solution penetrates the fabric, use an all-natural soft Bristle brush and gently brush it to the edges. To avoid scratching the fabric or tearing the vinyl, do not use hard pressure during the brushing process.
Rinse: rinse the entire surface of the fabric thoroughly to remove any traces of the cleaning solution. If the fabric is heavily soiled, the cleaning procedure may need to be repeated, followed by a thorough rinse.
Drying: You may hang the fabric up to completely dry.
Sunbrella textiles maintain their brilliant color even after repeated exposure to the sun, salt water, and chlorine found in hostile marine settings, and they come with a 10-year warranty against fading.
All Sunbrella textiles are resistant to mold and mildew. Sunbrella marine canvas can be easily cleaned if mold or mildew develops from exposure to dust, debris, and the environment.
All Sunbrella marine fabrics have earned the endorsement of the Skin Cancer Foundation, offering essential sun protection so boaters may spend a lot of time out on the water without risk.
Sunbrella materials allow air to move through, unlike certain marine fabrics that retain heat, giving everyone on board a comfortable boating experience.
The Sunbrella fabrics, which come in Sunbrella SeaMark, are a fantastic option for dodgers, Biminis, Sailboat covers, and boat covers.
Hosing fabrics off once a month with clean, cool water will help keep Sunbrella marine fabrics looking fresh and delay the need for deep or vigorous cleaning. However, in most environments, a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years. For cleaning the fabric:
* If your first attempt does not remove the stain, stubborn stains and mildew can be removed with the following solutions:
Stain
Suggested Cleaning Solution
Bird Dropping
Dishwashing liquid ¼ cup/1 Gal water.
Grease
Oil
Paint Wet/Dried
(Latex, Oil, Lacquer)
Use cornstarch to eliminate excess and then clean the residual with the mixture of dishwashing and water.
Ink
Use acetone 100% first and then apply the soap thoroughly and rinse it.
Iron Rust
Utilize CLR and then rinse it.
Mildew
Use the combination of dishwashing soap (¼ cup) and bleach (1 cup)/1 Gal of water.
A highly designed scratch-resistant coating technology that improves clear visibility is called Strataglass®. Using a unique coating, the product is protected against minor dings, scratches, and swirl marks typical of transparent vinyl products used in abrasive marine environments. To shield the boat, the people inside, and the interior decor from the sun’s damaging rays, Strataglass® provides additional UV resistance. Strataglass® maintains the product’s maximum flexibility and durability while extending its lifespan.
A special anti-glare component is incorporated into the design of Strataglass to improve clarity, lessen sun glare, and visibility in low light.
When thoroughly cleaned and maintained using IMAR’s Strataglass Protective Cleaner and Strataglass Protective Polish, following manufacturer recommendations, Strataglass will have a useful marine life of 2 to 5 years.
To extend the life of the curtains and maintain the warranty, you may take the following procedures:
O’Sea® is a durable premium press polished window material that offers perfect optical clarity and is formulated for maximum UV stability. The marine-grade window material of O’Sea is coated against scratches and chemicals. The perfect press-polished process on the clears makes the sheets soft and flexible.
O’Sea Clears are resistant to chemicals such as sunscreen lotion. These Clears are mainly applicable for the sections of boats that require clarity and durability, such as cabin enclosures, dodgers, awnings, and so on.
It is recommended to clean O’Sea plastic windows regularly with a hose or blow off dirt particles from the surface and use plain water or a mild soap and water solution. Remember not to use detergents or harsh brushes. A clean, soft cloth or micro-fiber towel works best to clean the window.
The straight sunlight combined with environmental pollution may change the chemical structure of the plastic window, which may cause permanent discoloration and brittleness.
Washing dirt and salt off sheet surfaces will help maintain clarity and extend the life of the plastic window.
Be aware of commercial vinyl care products and glass cleansers containing harmful ingredients such as silicone or alcohol.
To avoid scratching the windows, always flood the window with water and then gently wipe it with a damp, soft cloth.
Ignition Marine uses only lifetime high-quality Sewing Threads such as:
These threads resist UV sunlight, chemicals, saltwater, extreme weather, and acid rain, making them an excellent choice for outdoor applications. The thread color is matched to the marine acrylic canvas of your choice.
For more durability, Ignition Marine uses Stainless Steel grade 316 on finished products for all fasteners, tubing, studs, etc. About 2 to 3 percent of molybdenum is present in stainless steel-316, which improves corrosion resistance, especially in the presence of chlorides and other industrial chemicals, which makes it an excellent choice for high chloride exposure, especially near the ocean or by heavily salted roadways.
YKK’s MARINE® zippers are a unique line of VISLON® zippers which are corrosion resistant. The specific design of the zippers adds protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays, which meets marine standards and requirements.
To not let salt and dirt harden and seize up your zippers, you should often be moving the YKK Zippers. Also, to halt corrosion, you should rinse the salt water off.
Regarding the plastic zippers, as long as the zippers are not damaged, their built-in lubricant will keep them moving.
An ideal lubricant is dry silicon or water-based zip lube. However, try hot water and vinegar for the stuck and corroded zippers since it helps dissolve the oxide/salt and free the zipper.
In general, regular cleaning and rinsing off salt will ensure you get the most out of your fabric and zippers.