Custom dodgers, biminis and full enclosures patterned specifically for your boat — with careful sightlines, thoughtful proportions and craftsmanship refined over more than three decades.
REQUEST A QUOTEEvery boat is individually patterned. We design around the vessel, how you use it, and the finished appearance you want — rather than forcing a standard solution onto a custom project.
Traditional or California-style, every dodger we build is custom patterned for the individual boat. We can manufacture either style depending on the functionality, sightlines and appearance that best complement your vessel.
A well-designed bimini gives boaters important shade from harmful UV exposure while enjoying time on the water with family and friends. Coverage, height, frame geometry, tension and proportion all matter.
Purpose-built shade helps make the cockpit more comfortable during long days on the water.
We plan the frame and canvas around the vessel so the bimini provides useful coverage without looking oversized or awkward.
Biminis can become part of a complete cockpit enclosure system with consistent lines, tension and finish.
Custom enclosure designs can be tailored to how you use the cockpit — from maximizing covered seating and usable space to creating a clean, streamlined stern profile.
Designed to extend the covered cockpit area and allow customers to enjoy the full seating area at the back of the boat.
A clean, tailored stern treatment for owners who prefer a more streamlined canvas profile.
Extend your boating season with a custom cockpit enclosure designed for visibility, access and comfort. Screen panels can also be incorporated to provide fresh airflow while helping keep mosquitoes and other insects out.
Protection from wind, spray and cooler temperatures while preserving clear views from the cockpit.
Window placement, removable panels and optional screens are planned around real-world boating comfort.
Doors, zippers, winch access, lines and hardware are considered so the enclosure works with the boat, not against it.
Every project shown on this website was custom patterned and fabricated by Island Canvas.
A custom Island Canvas project showcasing careful patterning, clean lines and a finished enclosure designed specifically for the boat.
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Island Canvas has been creating custom marine canvas since 1993. Abby Prothero completed professional training at the Marine Canvas Training Institute in Florida and has continued to evolve her skills and methods as boat designs, materials and fabrication technology have changed.
Every boat is individually patterned and every project is custom built to suit the vessel and the client. That means considering fit, sightlines, access, frame geometry, proportions and how the finished canvas will actually be used on the water.
Island Canvas has received multiple industry awards recognizing excellence in marine canvas design and fabrication.
IFAI Canada Honours Program • Marine Products • Dodger with Enclosure
IFAI Canada Honours Program • Marine Products
Marine Fabricators Association • Outstanding Achievement • Mooring/Travel Covers
“AMAZING!!! Just absolutely incredible work. So much detail went into every seam and none of the functionality was compromised. We can access every winch and block and line as needed. Every detail was so well thought out… It’s like a new boat!!”
— Jennifer, Nonsuch Owner
“Abby and Stan are hard working, efficient, and meticulous. Our new enclosure shows excellent craftsmanship, fits perfectly, and we highly recommend them!”
— Andrew & Barbara H.
“The quality of their workmanship is exceptional. Abby and Stan take a deliberate, tailored approach to every job, ensuring each product fits the unique characteristics of the vessel and how we use the boat. This level of customization has always resulted in a perfect fit, long-lasting durability, and a noticeably higher standard of finish.”
“A truly amazing example of going the extra mile to help a customer. I highly recommend Island Canvas.”
“Abby, a heartfelt thank you. You’re a master at your craft and it shows. Thanks for fitting me in and getting me on my way. The repairs are perfect and did the trick. Appreciate your quick communication. Will definitely recommend you.”
“We were very pleased with the quality of all work done… The final invoice for the work completely matched the quote we were given. We would not hesitate to recommend Island Canvas to anyone needing repair or replacement of boat canvas.”
Tell us about your boat and the canvas work you’re considering. We serve Gananoque, the Thousand Islands and Toronto, including returning to Toronto for patterning and client projects.