Jacksonville, FL
Custom Boat Upholstery & Marine Canvas in Jacksonville, FL
Canvas Designers fabricates and installs custom marine canvas covers, boat upholstery, EZ2CY® rigid acrylic enclosures, Sunfly shade systems, and in-house metal fabrication for vessel owners throughout Jacksonville, FL. Headquartered at our 35,000 sq ft Riviera Beach production facility since 1985, Canvas Designers delivers precision marine fabrication for vessels ranging from inshore flats skiffs and center consoles to offshore sportfish platforms and full-size cruising yachts. Jacksonville sits at the mouth of the St. Johns River with direct access to the Atlantic Ocean through the St. Johns River Bar and Sisters Creek, making it one of Florida's most strategically located boating cities. The waterways here range from protected river channels and the Intracoastal Waterway to exposed nearshore and offshore fishing grounds. Conditions across these environments vary significantly, from sheltered river UV exposure to open-Atlantic salt spray, requiring marine canvas and upholstery built to perform across all of them. Canvas Designers patterns every product from your vessel's actual measurements and builds entirely in-house, with no subcontracted labor at any stage.
Florida's Leading Marine Fabrication Shop - Serving Jacksonville Since 1985
Canvas Designers operates from 1500 Australian Avenue, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. Our 35,000 sq ft facility is staffed by 30+ marine fabrication specialists who handle canvas, upholstery, rigid enclosures, metal fabrication, and custom accessories entirely under one roof. No production is contracted outside our facility, from pattern development through final finishing, every stage is managed by our own team.
Why Jacksonville Boat Owners Choose Canvas Designers
Benefits of Choosing Canvas Designer
Established Since 1985
Four decades of marine fabrication experience serving Palm Beach’s boating community, from sport boats and center consoles to mega yachts requiring full interior overhaul and custom accessory work.
Scale and Capacity
A 35,000 sq ft production facility with 30+ marine fabrication specialists gives us the personnel and equipment depth to handle complex, multi-discipline yacht projects on schedule.
EZ2CY® Exclusivity
Canvas Designers invented and exclusively manufactures EZ2CY® impact-modified acrylic enclosures. Palm Beach boat owners gain access to a superior enclosure system available from no other shop in Florida.
In-House Production
Every canvas piece, upholstery component, enclosure panel, metal part, and custom accessory is built by our own team in Riviera Beach. No outsourcing. No handoff gaps between vendors.
High-Grade Materials
We stock and use Sunbrella®, Ultraleather®, EZ Dri foam, and 316L stainless steel hardware on every project. These are the materials chosen for performance in Florida’s intense marine environment.
Luxury Vessel Experience
Our team carries documented fabrication history across Viking, Hatteras, Princess, Yellowfin, HCB, and Cabo plus numerous custom and semi-custom superyacht platforms across Palm Beach County.
Canvas Boat Covers Engineered for Jacksonville's Marine Conditions
Jacksonville's waterways expose boats to a distinctive combination of environmental conditions: tannin-stained river water with its own chemical exposure profile, nearshore Atlantic salt air, UV intensity that builds across the long Florida summer, and the thunderstorm systems that roll in from the west almost daily during peak season. Canvas that isn't built from the right materials and fitted accurately won't hold up through multiple seasons in this environment.
Canvas Designers fabricates custom boat covers from vessel-specific measurement patterns using Sunbrella® fabric and all-stainless hardware. We build for every vessel type active in Jacksonville's waterways: bay boats, flats skiffs, center consoles, walkaround cabins, offshore sportfish platforms, and cruising trawlers. Every cover is cut and sewn at our Riviera Beach facility by our in-house team.
EZ2CY® Enclosures: Designed for Jacksonville's Offshore and River Boating
Jacksonville boaters who operate offshore through the St. Johns River Bar or make extended passages along the ICW need enclosures that perform reliably in varied weather not just fair-weather protection that fails under real conditions. EZ2CY® rigid acrylic panels are engineered for exactly that kind of sustained use. Canvas Designers created this system and fabricates every panel in-house to your vessel's precise cockpit dimensions.
Custom Fender Hooks for Jacksonville Yachts and Sportfish
Canvas Designers fabricates bespoke fender hooks for Jacksonville yacht owners and captains who want purpose-built dock accessories that match the quality standard of their vessel. We build in leather, 316L stainless steel, and specialty materials; every set configured to the specific vessel's rail geometry and the owner's finish preference, with nothing adapted from off-the-shelf stock.
In-House Metal Fabrication for Jacksonville Marine Projects
Projects that combine canvas or upholstery work with structural hardware requirements like shade pole systems, frame extensions, mounting brackets, custom rail components often face delays when shops have to wait on outside metal vendors. Canvas Designers runs its own metal fabrication shop in Riviera Beach, producing marine-grade stainless steel and aluminum components on the same project schedule as every other element of the build.
Upholstery,Interiors & Marine Comfort Systems
Canvas Designers' upholstery division handles the full range of interior and cockpit comfort work for Jacksonville vessels: seating, bolsters, helm chair refits, cockpit cushions, cabin headliners, and complete interior overhauls. We also produce custom-cut marine mattresses fitted to exact berth dimensions and offer marine interior quilting with custom stitch patterns for clients who want an elevated interior finish.
Custom Canvas Covers Engineered for Jacksonville Climate
The combination of low-latitude UV intensity, salt-laden air off theAtlantic, and a storm season that runs from June through November makes canvasquality a serious practical concern for Palm Beach vessel owners. A cover sizedfrom a catalog template and built from general-purpose fabric won’t performhere, the conditions will expose every shortcut within a season or two.
For Palm Beach owners who also want on-water shade coverage, our biminitop and shade system options extend protection to crew and guests without compromising sightlinesor airflow.
Applications of Our Custom Marine Products
Recreational Boating
Protect your family and guests from Palm Beach’s intense sun and afternoon weather with custom bimini tops, cockpit covers, and shade systems built for comfort and long-term marine durability.
Fishing Boats
Custom-fit marine canvas covers keep electronics, tackle, and seating protected from offshore UV and moisture. Our covers are built for sport fishing platforms that run hard in South Florida’s coastal conditions.
Pontoon Boats
Upgrade your pontoon with weather-resistant upholstery systems and precision-fit canvas designed for Palm Beach’s Intracoastal waterways and marina environments.
Luxury Yachts
Commission EZ2CY® enclosures, premium upholstery, custom metalwork, and bespoke fender hooks for Palm Beach yachts where every detail reflects the owner’s standard.
Our Process
Consultation
We discuss your vessel type, usage patterns, material preferences, and project goals. Every consultation is specific to your boat and the outcome you want to achieve.
Design and Measurement
Our team measures directly from your vessel to ensure precise fitment. This eliminates the fit issues that arise from generic sizing and ensures every component works with your boat’s existing layout.
Fabrication
All products are built in our Riviera Beach facility using premium marine materials and professional production equipment. Every stage of fabrication is managed in-house for consistent quality.
Installation
Our installation team fits every component correctly and makes final adjustments for a clean, functional result. No loose ends, no return visits for basic corrections.
Areas We Serve
Canvas Designers serves Jacksonville and Florida's boating communities statewide, including North Florida, the First Coast, Daytona Beach, Palm Beach County, Fort Lauderdale, and Riviera Beach. We provide custom marine fabrication for recreational boats, fishing vessels, and luxury yachts through direct service, shipping, and coordinated installation visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Canvas Designers serve boat owners inJacksonville, FL?
Yes. Jacksonville falls within our statewide service area. Our Riviera
Beach facility ships canvas covers, fender hooks, mattresses, and accessories
directly to Jacksonville-area clients. For larger installation projects such as
EZ2CY® enclosures or upholstery work, we coordinate in-person measurement
visits and installation scheduling. Call (561) 848-2111 to discuss your
project.
What types of canvas covers do you build for Jacksonville St. JohnsRiver boats?
We fabricate full cockpit and mooring covers, T-top covers, console
covers, hardtop covers, motor covers, and full-length storage covers for
vessels operating on the St. Johns River, the Jacksonville ICW, and offshore.
All covers are patterned from the specific vessel and built with Sunbrella®
fabric and stainless hardware for long-term performance in Jacksonville's
combined river and coastal environment.
Are EZ2CY® enclosures available for Jacksonville offshore fishing boats?
Yes. EZ2CY® rigid acrylic panels are well-suited to offshore fishing
platforms operating through the St. Johns River Bar and beyond. The
impact-modified acrylic handles sustained wind pressure and spray impact better
than soft vinyl alternatives, and the maintained optical clarity is an
advantage for navigation and spotting in varying light conditions. Canvas
Designers is the exclusive fabricator, order directly through us.
How are measurements handled for Jacksonville clients who can't visit Riviera Beach?
For canvas cover and upholstery projects, we provide detailed measurement guides that the boat owner or marina staff can complete locally. For EZ2CY® enclosure projects and large-scope interior refits, we schedule an in-person vessel visit because these products require the highest measurement precision. Call our team to determine the right approach for your specific project.
What canvas material performs best on Jacksonville's St. Johns River?
Sunbrella® is our recommended fabric for Jacksonville-area boat covers due to its UV resistance, color retention in high-humidity environments, and mildew resistance; all important factors for vessels on Florida's tannin-heavy river systems. Stainless steel hardware is standard on all canvas builds. We also use EZ Dri foam in applications where ventilation and drainage matter.
Can you reupholster cockpit seating on a Jacksonville bay boat or center console?
Yes. Cockpit and console seating upholstery is among our most frequently requested services. We can coordinate seat removal, shipping to Riviera Beach, fabrication, and return delivery. For larger upholstery scopes, we schedule in-person service visits to Jacksonville-area marinas. Contact us to discuss the most practical approach for your boat and project.
Do you build custom marine mattresses for Jacksonvilleliveaboards?
Yes. Our custom marine mattress service is available to liveaboards and cruising boat owners throughout Florida including Jacksonville. We fabricate mattresses to exact berth dimensions including V-berths, angled quarter berths, and non-rectangular stateroom configurations, using marine-grade foam and fabric. Finished mattresses ship directly to the client.
Can Canvas Designers handle both canvas and metalfabrication for a Jacksonville project?
Yes. Our in-house metal fabrication shop produces structural and mounting components on the same timeline as canvas and upholstery work. For Jacksonville projects involving shade systems with custom pole hardware, enclosure frame requirements, or canvas with non-standard attachment systems, both the metal and fabric elements are developed in parallel by our integrated team; no outside vendor to coordinate.
1500 Australian Avenue Riviera Beach, FL 33404
