Boat Canvas

We recently purchased a boat and the canvas needs to be cleaned badly. It's stained on the outside and covered in mildew on the inside. I've tried scrubbing it with various cleaners but it still looks dirty. Suggestions?

Thank you!

You can also contact Sunbrella directly (I think they are in CT.) and send them your canvas. It comes back cleaned and ready to repel the elements. They usually have an ad in Northeast Powerboating.

2008-03-09 12:49:32 by Carol

The fabrication of boat covers is a timeconsuming affair. A lot of companies have automated their production using eg CNC cutting tables. However ...

We bought a 1990 28' Sun Tracker party hut. I need to find out what the canvas looked like originally. I want to make the canvas covers myself but the canvas on the boat is so shabby it cannot be used as a pattern.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

It is far cheaper to just order one from a source that makes replacements. You will get a quality canvas that most home sewing machines cannot handle. Trying to do things yourself is a great way to save money but sometimes projects need to be thought out.

2009-08-13 19:10:32 by Truthseeker

Price: $19.95

I have an older BassPro boat that came with a custom made heavy canvas cover. I beIieve it is made of cotton, but is the typical canvas material and not plastic. I would like to apply a water repellant to it. Also, when patching small holes and re-stitching seams that come loose, what kind of thread is available that is water, rot and UV resistant?

I would appreciate hearing from those who have indeed actually tried the products they wish to discuss.

Get ScotchGuard fabric protector. It sprays on and I use it every year to renew my cover. It does a great job. You can get it at the grocery store.

2007-08-07 06:39:42 by scubadiver50704

Price: $60.00 $60.00

Does anyone know of a great solution for getting mold off the rough underside of a canvas boat cover?

Try a non-chlorine bleach such as VIVID or CLOROX II in weak solution (1/8 cup/gal). Only when all else fails should you resort to chlorine bleach or mildew removers such as X-14 or TILEX. If you are going to use any of these harsh chemicals thoroughly wet the canvas with fresh water first. Again, try to use a weak solution, adding more bleach only as necessary to get results. As soon as the stains fade rinse with large quantities of fresh water. The bleach will probably hurt the waterproof finish of the fabric and it will also decrease the life of the polyester thread used in construction. Be sure to treat with a canvas water proofing.
Here’s a good trick to prevent mildew growth on canvas. Get a pump spray bottle and fill it with 50% white vinegar, 50% water. Whenever you wash down the boat (and after heavy rains) spray the canvas with this solution – especially the under side of dodgers and biminis. The vinegar won’t hurt the canvas but will prevent mildew growth.

Good Luck - Boat Safe!

2008-11-11 04:33:19 by spangoztango

I found a good web site at http://boatcanvasrepair.yolasite.com. Are there any other good sites that have repair material in different colors for under ten dollars?

I would look for a tent repair kit. Basically, you want something waterproof and tent material is waterproof.

Most newer tents are nylon but you can still get canvas tent repair kits at a store that sells camping supplies

2009-06-18 08:06:06 by Grant