“The crew at Lavigne's came together on a small but uniquely challenging project and produced the perfect Bimini frame, top and weather panels that really put this endeavor above any of its predecessors. Their attention to detail combined with quality material transform this ordinary sandbox into a modern mini yacht. Thank you so much for squeezing this into your incredibly busy schedules and surpassing all expectations.”
Measured once. Cut exactly.
Proliner Digital Measuring & CNC Cutting in North Bay
Lavigne's Canvas Co. measures every boat with a Prodim Proliner digital measuring system, designs the pattern in CAD, and cuts it on an automated CNC cutting table in its shop at 102 Booth Rd in North Bay, Ontario. Digital patterns mean boat covers, tops, enclosures and seats fit the first time, and the pattern stays on file so it can be cut again years from now.
In the shop
From your boat to a finished panel
How a Custom Boat Cover Gets Made
The same four steps for every cover, bimini top, enclosure and seat that leaves the shop.
01
Measure
The Proliner records exact points on your boat: windshield frame, rails, bow and posts. No paper templates, no tape-measure guesswork.
02
Design
The measurements become a digital pattern. Curved panels are checked in 3D so the fit is right on screen before any fabric is cut.
03
Cut
The pattern goes straight to the CNC table, which cuts every panel and marks the stitch lines exactly where the pattern says.
04
Sew & fit
Panels are sewn by hand, fitted on your boat and checked snap by snap. Your pattern is saved for next time.
Real footage from the Booth Road shop
Watch the Proliner & CNC Table at Work
12 short clips filmed in the shop. Tap any video to play it.
Why it matters
Digital Patterns vs. Paper Templates
The old way
Paper & plastic templates
- Pattern traced by hand on the boat, then cut by hand
- Small errors stack up across every panel and seam
- Covers sag, pool water or need refitting
- The template gets thrown out or lost after the job
The Lavigne way
Proliner + CAD + CNC
- Exact points captured digitally with the Proliner
- Every panel CNC-cut to the same pattern, with stitch lines marked
- Fits the first time and sheds water
- Your pattern stays on file for a replacement cover or top
Lavigne's Canvas Co. has been sewing marine canvas in North Bay since 1995. The Prodim Proliner, CAD design software and the CNC cutting table came later, and they changed how every job is built. Instead of tracing a paper pattern on your boat and hoping it transfers, the Proliner captures the shape of your windshield, frame and rails as digital points. That data becomes a pattern on screen, gets checked, and is sent to the cutter.
The result is consistency you can see. Seams line up because the CNC marks where they go. Snaps and zippers land where the pattern says. When a cover finally wears out after years of Northern Ontario sun and snow, the shop doesn't start over. It cuts a new one from the pattern on file. It's the same process behind the shop's award-winning work at the 2026 Marine Fabricators Conference ↗. For background on how digital measuring is changing the trade, see Marine Fabricator Magazine's guide to digital measuring ↗.
On site and on screen
Measuring Boats, UTVs & More
The Proliner goes wherever the job is: inside a boat at the shop, or out to a machine on site.
Measured & cut this way
Services Built on Digital Patterns
What customers say
Lavigne's Canvas Reviews, in Their Words.
4.7
★★★★★
116 reviews on Google
116 reviews on Google
“These guys are fantastic. They just finished a custom travel cover for my boat and I couldn’t be happier. I am happy with the price given it is a premium product. What I really appreciated was the service, the team from the office to the shop was fantastic to deal with, was done on time and were very accommodating to exactly what I wanted. Will be back with another project no question. Highly recommended”
“Amazing quality and amazing service! The canvas turned out better than I could’ve imagined. You can tell they put a lot of care into their work. Highly recommend Lavigne’s Canvas!”
“Great craftsmanship and excellent service. Drove from Sudbury because I knew it was going to be done right.”
“Had a complete cover replaced on my four Winns bow rider. Pat Junior and Pat Senior were amazing to deal with and absolute gentlemen. They stayed within their quote, upgraded a few items and increased the headroom with the top on the boat. When I arrived to pick up the boat the pride and quality in their workmanship is obvious. I could not be happier with the final product and would recommend this company to anyone that asks.”
“I had Lavignes canvas make me a snap on boat cover for a 16’ side console boat. Pat was very professional and happily took the time to answer my many questions, over various inquiries. I came from Sudbury after the local shop started getting annoyed after I’d asked just a few questions, and I’m happy I did. The final product is great and so was the customer service. I highly recommend them.”
“We needed a top for our pontoon boat. I called 5 shops. Lavignes was the only shop who answered the phone and easily gave me a rough estimate without seeing the boat that was bang on! They stayed on time, on budget, did a beautiful job and we’re great to work with.”
“We are thrilled with our new pontoon boat enclosure and seat covers! From beginning to end our experience was amazing! Kristy was so helpful suggesting colours, and the workmanship on the seats and enclosure is first rate—not to mention how quick they completed our project!”
“We recently chose Lavigne's Canvas to make new covers for our 2011 Larson fish & ski boat. They did an amazing job with the covers! The level of service, friendliness, and communication was unmatched from the time we scheduled our appointment to the time the work was completed.”
“My Tracker boat cover was a mess after winter snow damage, plus several wear spots and holes. The service was performed great, matching existing canvas colour. Had it fixed very fast with quality work. Saved me $800 for a new cover!”
“In 2022 I had a new boat camper top and new woven vinyl rug installed in my 2005 Doral bow rider. The quality of the workmanship is excellent and this spring the flooring and top still look new.”
Proliner & CNC questions
Digital Measuring FAQ
Still have a question? Call the shop at 705-410-6872.
What is a Proliner?
A Proliner is a digital measuring system made by Prodim. A fine line pulled from the unit records exact points on the boat (windshield frame, rails, posts and snaps) and builds a digital template, replacing paper and plastic patterns.
Do I have to bring my boat to the shop to be measured?
No. Lavigne's can measure at the Booth Road shop in North Bay or on site within the mobile service area. For Temiskaming Shores and Muskoka, travel is quoted on top of the job. The boat does need to be measured in person; Lavigne's can't build a custom cover from photos or a size chart.
Can you make a replacement cover from my old pattern?
Yes. Digital patterns are kept on file, so a replacement cover, top or panel can be cut again from the same pattern if the boat and frame haven't changed.
Why does CNC cutting give a better fit?
Hand-cut panels drift a little on every cut. The CNC table cuts each panel to the exact shape of the digital pattern and marks the sewing lines, so seams line up, covers sit tight and water runs off instead of pooling.
What materials can the CNC table cut?
Marine canvas such as Sunbrella, marine vinyl for upholstery, clear vinyl window material, and other fabrics the shop uses for covers, tops, enclosures and seats.
Get it measured
Book a Proliner Measurement in North Bay
Bring your boat to 102 Booth Rd, or Lavigne's comes to you within the mobile service area.
- Measured digitally with a Prodim Proliner
- CNC-cut and sewn by hand in North Bay
- Pattern kept on file for replacements
- 10-year warranty on select fabrics