08/06/2026
Today was a step back in time for us...We received a request 4 weeks ago for our 87' Coastal Patrol Boat Pilot House Awnings. 23 years ago we started making awning frames and canvas for these cutters, to provide shade and shelter from the elements for the boat crew. Needless to say, they became very popular with the Coasties that were on these vessels. We fabricated and installed Aft Pilot House sunshades for 28 vessels of the Coastal Patrol Boat Fleet. Fast forward to 4 weeks ago...the Philippine Coast Guard recently purchased 2 of the decommissioned 87's that the USCG had sitting in Curtis Bay, MD. The boats were reconditioned and as a final touch, the PCG wanted the awnings that they saw in all the pictures of the USCG 87's. The call was placed and we gladly dusted off the drawings and built two for the PCG. We installed them today and they look just as good today as they did the last time I installed one.. 15 years ago.....