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Winter not only weakens hulls. It first attacks the most exposed areas: cockpit, woodwork, electronics, upholstery and fittings. Loose canvas, damaged glazing or fatigued fasteners let moisture in, accelerating silent wear and tear. Protection in line with the original deck layout, adapted to the boat's actual configuration and correctly installed, significantly reduces these risks.
Why canvas renewal is essential
Outdoor protection systems age under the combined effect of UV rays, salt, temperature variations and repeated handling. Even if NVequipment's fabrics have a high average lifespan of 8 to 15 years however, it can happen that they no longer stretch properly, let water through, or no longer play their structural role. In such cases, replacement becomes the most logical solution.
Renewing a canvas doesn't just mean restoring comfort. It means preserving the boat's value, limiting the need for spring interventions and avoiding damage caused by winter humidity. A healthy canvas protects, stabilizes and secures.
French manufacturing combining craftsmanship, engineering and industrial consistency
NVequipment manufactures its protective products in France, in its own workshops in the Vendée region. The brand combines the precise gesture of the saddler with digital cutting and controlled processes, complemented by systematic quality controls. Materials are chosen from the best suppliers in the boating industry, including Sunbrella+ technical textiles, renowned for their exceptional UV resistance, dimensional stability and resistance to climatic constraints. The steels, selected according to strict mechanical criteria, guarantee rigidity, durability and reliable assembly.
This industrial model, which combines craftsmanship, technical expertise and integrated manufacturing, explains NVequipment's position as European leader in outdoor protection: consistency, precision, choice of materials, on-time delivery and quality after-sales support.
Second assembly: identify, restore, extend
NVequipment has established itself as an aftermarket specialist, thanks to a unique deck plan database that has been enriched for over forty years. This database enables us to remanufacture covers installed ten, fifteen or twenty years ago, even when the boat has changed hands, is no longer in production or comes from a shipyard that is now closed.
The approach is based on precise identification: usable photos, side view, details of fasteners, hoops, cockpit environment. This method guarantees perfect compatibility and avoids errors of choice or adjustment.
The RENEWNV approach: producing better, prolonging service life
Because sustainability is a major issue, NVequipment has structured a global approach, RENEWNV, aimed at producing better and reducing environmental impact. It is based on concrete actions: product life-cycle analysis, development of eco-designed nautical fabrics, recycling of off-cuts and reduction of losses, reduction of energy consumption, low-carbon mobility within the company, etc.
The renewal of fabric is fully in line with this logic: restore, extend, avoid systematic replacement.
A useful service for yachtsmen and strategic for professionals
During the refit or wintering period, saddlers, boatyards, equipment manufacturers and maintenance providers see an influx of requests relating to protection: upgrading, modification of fittings, securing before storage. Offering canvas replacement allows them to intervene at a stage that determines the boat's condition in the spring.
The right canvas protects the entire cockpit, limits mold and mildew under winter cover, secures electronics and stabilizes structures. For professionals, it's an expected service and a vector of confidence. For yachtsmen, it's the assurance of a clean, healthy winter with no unpleasant surprises.
Wintering means anticipating. Protecting is preserving.
NVequipment has been supporting this approach since 1977, with protective products designed in France to last and committed to real sustainability.
