Alameda Canvas is a family-owned Custom Marine Canvas Fabrication Shop located in Grand Marina on historic Alameda Island, central to San Francisco Bay marine activities. We create durable custom marine fabric products designed to complement your boat and the way you use it.

Our products are in use all over the world. Many of our customers have become valued friends as well. Our goal is simple...to make a significant contribution to the enjoyment, protection, and value of your boat!

Key Alameda Canvas Benefits for You

Projects Customized to Your Specific Requirements
Use of the Best Materials, Fittings, & Accessories
Careful Attention to Detail and Craftsmanship at Each Step
The strongest warranty and after-care in the area

> Professionalism

We are on the Board of Directors of the Marine Fabricators Association, a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). We pursue continual improvement and mastery of the best of techniques, both old and new.

Member Board of Directors, MFA

We understand boating

We are 4th generation boat owners & craftsmen, also with a background in industrial fabrics and fabrication technology. Our on-the-water experience and solid designs assure you of good value in products you can be proud of and enjoy using for years to come.

Personalized Service

We are small by choice. You will be talking to the actual people who will be doing your work. We like to discuss what's available for your project, both in materials and fabrication. And we don't want to sell you something you don't want or need.

We will work with you up front to get the best solution, to understand your needs and wants, the particulars about your boat and how you use it, your priorities, budget, limitations, and time frame. We are happy to discuss and incorporate personal ideas you might like to see on your boat.

A personal comment: Being a small business owner these days is difficult, as you might imagine. It's important to us to enjoy our day and interactions with our customers. Blending the best design, materials, & construction takes time and can be difficult. So let's have some fun with this! We don't like to take short-cuts with our work, so if your time frame is extreme or you don't care much about the results, we honestly may not be the best fit for your project... But if you do, read on!

Craftsmanship
We stand behind our products, using the best technique for each job. Workmanship is guaranteed for 2 years from date of installation, the best around. Material guarantees are per each manufacturer's specific warranty.
We will not take short cuts with your work, and there will never be a hidden cost. If you have any concerns about your canvas product or service we will work with you to find a satisfactory solution.

Materials
We have access to the best materials and fittings in the world, and we choose for each project based on your specific requirements.
(see material reference list)

Estimates
We are happy to provide a free, customized, no-obligation estimate after our consultation with you. The estimate is valid for 30 days from the original quote date.

General Terms, Conditions, & Policies
The following terms, conditions, and policies are in effect and are considered agreed to by you when a deposit is placed:

A 50% deposit of the total excluding sales tax is due before project start to order the necessary materials & commit shop scheduling. Payment by check is preferred, we also accept Visa/MasterCard. The balance owed (plus sales tax if appl.) is due at project completion
Projects are placed on the shop calendar once the deposit is received. We will determine a mutually agreeable project timeframe. The job is typically done over a period of several weeks at your slip local to Alameda. Our goal is to deliver you top quality work, and completion dates are "best estimate", subject to change due to factors beyond our control such as unsuitable weather, boat availability, other work being done on boat, etc. We are always available for questions & updates during your project.
Projects not paid within 10 days of completion are subject to interest charges. Payments more than 30 days late without prior agreement are subject to collections, with all collection costs to be paid by the customer.
Customer materials, patterns, original pieces, etc. not picked up within 90 days of project completion, or notification of such, are subject to disposal by Alameda Canvas.