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Strataglass® - The Clear Choice for Lake Shore
Boat Top Company
For boaters in the Great Lakes
region, marine enclosures are
essential for extending the boating
season, and a leader in providing
these enclosures is Lake Shore
Boat Top Company which serves
boat owners on Lake Michigan,
Lake Huron and Lake St. Clair.
"A well-made enclosure allows a
boater to stay out on the water
longer in the fall and then get back
out earlier in the spring," said Rob
Kotowski, owner of Lake Shore
Boat Top Company. "Enclosures
are definitely a way for our
customers to extend their boating
seasons."
Lake Shore, which was founded
in 1959 and acquired by Rob's
father, Bob, in 1971, has earned a
reputation for craftsmanship in all
of its marine products, particularly
large marine enclosures. From
design expertise and meticulous
fabrication to materials selection,
Lake Shore ensures customer
satisfaction in the challenging
marine environment.
"We feature products that we
know are durable and easy to work
with which is why we feature
Strataglass® as our glass of choice
for boat enclosures," Rob said.

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"Our customers really like the
clarity that comes with Strataglass
along with its durability and ease
of maintenance. This product has
brand name recognition in the
boating community."
Strataglass, which is
manufactured in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida, by Herculite, Inc., features
VueShield™ technology, an
engineered scratch-resistant
coating that contributes to
exceptional glass-like clarity.
"VueShield makes Strataglass
resistant to scratches and swirl
marks common to clear vinyl
products," said Craig Zola, vice
president of marketing for
Herculite. "VueShield also offers
additional UV resistance to protect
boat, crew and accessories, while
an anti-glare additive results in
enhanced clarity, reduced sun glare
and improved low-light visibility."
Rob Kotowski began working
with his father at Lake Shore
when he was a teenager and
assumed ownership in 2017.
Under the leadership of the
Kotowskis, Lake Shore Boat Top
Company offers a broad menu of
marine products including sailboat
dodgers, boat enclosures,

upholstery and specialty covers.
As part of the company's
commitment to using the finest in
marine materials, Rob has visited
the Strataglass manufacturing
center in Fort Lauderdale.
"Visiting the Strataglass plant
really gave me a first-hand
appreciation of the care that goes
into making this product," Rob
said. "There is a great team behind
the Strataglass brand."
In addition to Strataglass, Lake
Shore also features Riviera®
Marine Fabrics from Herculite for
applications that demand a durable
yet lighter weight marine fabric.
"Riviera is a very good product
for certain applications," he said.
"It's a stable fabric that is durable
and can offer 10 years or more of
service."
Numerous factors account for the
strong reputation earned by Lake
Shore, most importantly a focus on
customer satisfaction.
"Every product we manufacture is
a reflection of our commitment to
precision, innovation and
craftsmanship," Rob said. "Our
goal is to help our customers make
their dreams come true by making
their boats shine and stand out."

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