Extend Your Boating Season with Custom Enclosures
Crystal-clear windows, premium marine fabrics, and precision engineering. Our custom enclosures protect your cockpit from wind, rain, and cold - so you can enjoy your boat spring through fall and beyond.
Why Invest in a Custom Enclosure?
More Time on the Water, More Comfort, More Value
A quality enclosure transforms your boat from a fair-weather vessel into a year-round investment. Protect your crew from spray and wind. Stay dry during unexpected rain. Extend your season into spring and fall when the weather turns. And when it's time to sell, a well-maintained enclosure adds significant resale value.
But not all enclosures are created equal. Cheap materials yellow and crack. Poor patterns create gaps that leak. Weak zippers fail after one season. At Robie Canvas, we build enclosures that last - using premium materials, precision patterning, and expert craftsmanship that stands up to years of marine exposure.
Types of Enclosures We Build
Custom Solutions for Every Boat and Budget
Full Cockpit Enclosures
Complete protection from bow to stern. Full cockpit enclosures feature large crystal-clear windows for 360-degree visibility, integrated door panels with marine-grade zippers, and weather-tight sealing. Perfect for extending your season and protecting electronics, upholstery, and passengers from the elements.
Floor-to-ceiling protection
Multiple window panels for maximum visibility
Integrated zippered door access
Weather-tight sealing at all attachment points
Compatible with existing bimini tops or custom frame system
Flybridge Enclosures
Upper-deck protection for flybridge boats. Custom-fitted enclosures that protect your flybridge helm, seating, and electronics while maintaining visibility and access to controls.
Helm protection with clear window panels
Seating area coverage
Electronics and control protection
Quick-release panels for summer removal
Center Console Enclosures - 3-Wing & 5-Wing (Phonebooth)
Specialized protection for center console boats. Our 3-wing and 5-wing enclosures provide helm and passenger protection while maintaining the open-boat feel center console owners love.
3-Wing Center Console Enclosures
Three-panel design providing front and side protection for the helm area. Perfect for smaller center consoles or minimalist setups.
Front windshield panel
Port and starboard side panels
Helm and electronics protection
Quick-release for easy removal
Maintains open aft cockpit access
Optional U-zip smile windows for ventilation
5-Wing Center Console Enclosures
Five-panel design providing extended wraparound protection around the console. Ideal for larger center consoles or extended-season use.
Front windshield panel
Port and starboard forward panels
Port and starboard aft panels
Extended helm and seating protection
Individual panels can be removed for partial coverage
Maintains cockpit fishing access
Optional U-zip smile windows in multiple panels
Additional aft panel available for complete 360-degree protection from the elements
The Robie Canvas Enclosure Advantage
Built Right, Built to Last
Precision 3D Patterning
We pattern directly on your boat using 3D Proliner technology. Every curve, angle, and mounting point is digitally captured before we cut a single piece of fabric. The result? Enclosures that fit like a glove with no gaps, no wrinkles, no leaks.
Premium Window Materials
We offer two window options based on your needs and budget - both delivering crystal-clear visibility that lasts. Your windows won't yellow, crack, or haze like cheap vinyl.
Marine-Grade Fabrics That Endure
We use only the finest marine fabrics designed specifically for harsh saltwater environments. These aren't automotive or outdoor furniture fabrics - they're engineered for boats.
Expert Zipper Selection
Zippers are the weak point of most enclosures. We use heavy-duty marine-grade zippers designed for thousands of open-close cycles in wet, salty conditions.
Thread That Outlasts the Fabric
We use premium marine thread engineered to resist UV degradation and outlast the fabric itself. Your seams won't fail before your fabric does.
Custom Frame Integration
If your boat needs a new frame or frame modifications to support an enclosure, we design and fabricate custom stainless steel frames in-house. Frame and canvas engineered together as a complete system.
How We Build Your Enclosure
From Measurement to Installation
Step 1: Consultation
We discuss your needs, usage patterns, and budget. Full enclosure or partial? Rigid windows or flexible? What's your priority - maximum visibility, easy storage, or quick conversion? We design around how you actually use your boat.
Step 2: On-Site Patterning
We come to your boat (within 30 miles of Bellingham, MA) or you bring it to our shop. Additional travel charges may apply for time and fuel beyond our standard service area. Using 3D scanning technology, we capture precise measurements of your cockpit geometry, existing frame, and all mounting points.
Step 3: Design & Material Selection
We create a detailed design showing panel layout, window placement, zipper locations, and attachment methods. You choose your fabric colors and window type. We provide a detailed quote with no surprises.
Step 4: Precision Fabrication
Your enclosure is cut and sewn in our shop using premium materials. Every seam is reinforced. Every window is carefully installed. Every zipper is positioned for smooth operation and weather-tight sealing.
Step 5: Test Fit & Installation
We install your enclosure on your boat, check fit and function, make any final adjustments, and ensure all attachment points are secure and weather-tight. You get a complete walkthrough on operation and care.
Enclosure Care & Maintenance
Protecting Your Investment
A well-maintained enclosure can last 7-10 years or more. We provide detailed care instructions with every enclosure, including:
Proper cleaning methods for windows and fabric
Winter storage recommendations
Zipper lubrication and maintenance
When to apply fabric treatments
How to identify and address minor issues before they become major problems
Enclosure Repairs & Modifications
Extending the Life of Your Existing Enclosure
Already have an enclosure that needs work? We can help:
Window Replacement: Replace yellowed, scratched, or cracked windows with new Strataglass or Makrolon
Zipper Replacement: Replace failed zippers with heavy-duty marine-grade replacements
Panel Repair: Fix tears, reinforce stress points, replace damaged sections
Re-patterning: If your boat has been modified or the enclosure never fit right, we can re-pattern and rebuild
Modifications: Add windows, change door locations, convert panels to roll-up style
Enclosure Pricing
Custom Bimini Enclosures: $2,400 - $12,500
Pricing varies based on:
Number of wings (3-wing to 5-wing configurations) or panels
Boat size and complexity
Window size and placement
Number of U-zip smiles
Hardware requirements
All enclosures include premium Strataglass windows, marine-grade Sunbrella canvas, and custom-fitted installation.