About us

Marine Trimming & Canvas brings craft and care to life on the water

Built on the coast with years of hands-on experience

Custom marine upholstery work that’s focused on durability and real-world use on the water.

Marine Trimming & Canvas was founded in 2020 by Sam Mortimore. Located at 48 Riverside Drive in Whangarei, MTC is known as a trusted Northland workshop for replacements, repairs, and modern canvas solutions. The business is driven by repeat clients and a reputation for consistent, well-finished work.

Working with local boat owners and visiting vessels, Marine Trimming & Canvas has practical, well-finished marine upholstery solutions. Jobs are approached with a focus on fit, function, and results that looks right on the water.

The MTC team

Owner Sam grew up around trade work and entered the industry through family connections, learning early how to work with materials, tools, and practical problem-solving. His goal is to deliver excellent customer service and well-finished marine trimming and canvas work that performs.

Kalib has joined Sam in the workshop. He’s a qualified canvas fabricator with nearly two decades of experience. Together, they bring technical skill, attention to detail, and a practical approach to every job, from first measure through to final fit.

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What boat owners say about MTC

Our reputation is built on word of mouth, repeat work, and results that hold up on the water. Check out the feedback from our customers.

    
 
 
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   Anna Hewitt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. Great service and result
  
 
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   Todd Scotland 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and excellent quality job
  
 
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   Kim Cleggett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I asked Sam to completely remove the old Dodger and Bimini on my Beneteau 50 “Sea Dreams” and design and make a new fully enclosed one.The job done was beyond my expectations. I am halfway between NZ and PNG and in the past 10 days have had 35kt squalls and days on end of 25 Kt following seas. The canvas hasn’t moved, flapped, sagged, leaked or anything else. It is still as taut as the day it was installed nearly 12 months ago. Well done Sam,. Thank you
  
 
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   Extreme Flooring 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing work from Marine Trimming & Canvas Whangārei! Absolutely loving the canvas work the team has done on my boat. We can now stay protected from the sun, and the family can spend even longer out on the water in comfort. A huge thank you for the comfortable front bed and rear seating setup as well — the quality and workmanship are outstanding. Cheers, guys! Highly recommend the team at Marine Trimming & Canvas Whangārei. — In Joon Park Extreme Fishing NZ
  
 
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   Pauline Lamb 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sam did what he said he was going to do, delivered on time and did an amazing job. Efficient, thougtfull and has a skill that delivers an awesome result. Very pleased customer and feel very lucky we found him.
  
 
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   Susanne Campbell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome work done quickly and professionally. Thanks Sam