[nelisky]

This is where you lift this fastener up from, and is the only direction the snap will unsnap from. This snap gets as much if not more use than the curtain fastener by fabricators. here

[LucK]

Note the washer with the holes for the prongs. I like this style better than the flat smooth washer, as it's more secure when the prongs go through it and crimp down. here

[melinamoore373]

With this in mind, there are several boat cover snaps that work well under stressed conditions. These types of snaps are called directional fasteners.

[ysilk]

Such A Great Idea I got a chance to install these yesterday and just thought I'd get back to you to let you know that they worked perfectly for me. I couldn't be happier with that simple to install solution to my problem now allowing me to properly and fully enclose my cockpit again. Such a great idea. J. Reed - British Columbia

[Decksperiment]

You can install most of these boat cover snaps yourself without too much difficulty. [links]

[ben-abuya]

Even though they look like glove buttons, note the words Pull the Dot on the top of the snap button. When you see these words you will know that they only come off in one direction. more

[charliesome]

Made Our Boating Season Very Enjoyable! Our boat was 10 years old when we purchased it and the canvas was stored all rolled up in the boat. When we tried to put the canvas together the force required to zipper the canvas together was making the canvas split on the seams or causing the zippers to tear, so we had to leave parts of the canvas unattached and every time it rained we would get water in the boat. With your zippers in place we could button up all of the canvas and make a very nice weather tight space which made our boating season very enjoyable. Phil R.

[FairUser]

The Lift-The-Dot is a little lower profile than the base of a curtain fastener, making it a little less of a knee banger or toe stub spot on your boat. As you can see, there is also a two screw hole base for added strength, and a windshield clip. [links]

[brightside]

The biggest problem you see with the Lift-The-Dot fastener is the tiny spring inside the eyelet hole sometimes gets sprung and won't fit over top of the stud. If that happens they are easy to replace yourself. [links]

[MYurong20]

I may look the part of a seamster, but don't be fooled. more

[Fractality]

There are a number of different brands available, but I chose one from Sailrite (www.sailrite.com) for several reasons. First, Sailrite has been in business for decades and now has the second generation of the Grant family running the show. Second, I’ve never heard a bad word about Sailrite machines, and I know a lot of people who have cruised around the world with them. Some have even augmented their income by doing canvas repairs for other cruisers. Last, Sailrite is really good about support, and their free catalog is a one-stop shop for everything from needles to fabrics.

[toyotalizu]

Since then, I’ve learned two things about making canvas covers and other things for my boat. First, it isn’t as hard as it looks. Second, it isn’t as easy as it looks. [links]

[knyaz]

Nearly everything else on a boat is something the average handyman can tackle: bottom paint, varnish, minor fiberglass work, even basic engine maintenance. But I’d always been in awe of canvas makers because it seemed so, well, mystical. [links]

[friendsofkim]

Each snap-on cover we make is custom-made to fit the exact make and model of the boat it protects.

[j16sdiz]

Each standard snap-on cockpit and open bow cover we produce is made from Sunbrella fabrics-the most exceptional all-weather marine fabric available on the market. If you’re looking to save a little money, we can make a snap-on cover out of marine vinyl–a less expensive material. more

[Stobrawa]

In addition, our snap-on covers can be altered to fit any type of custom framework and towers. To offer further protection, the underside is reinforced at each critical wear point, including the windshield, cleats, and mounts.