Canvas Boat

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 ...

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: $79.99 $39.89

Includes specialized heads for properly setting a variety of common fasteners; hole punches
Plus supply of high-quality brass grommets in two sizes, aluminum & steel rivets, chromed snaps
Easily repair canvas & tarps - replace snaps, grommets and rivets with professional results

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

Price: $69.00 $68.00

Handsewn washed canvas upper
Siped rubber outsole for traction
Leather insole

I have a sailboat and all my canvas coverings are blue and I would like them to be black they are in really good conditions so I do not want to buy new ones is there anyway that I can dye them to black?

you can buy canvas dye at a good marina.

2009-04-29 11:19:38 by K

i am trying to make a waterproof canvas for a boat and dont know where to go to buy the material - if someone can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it very much

Heres a start Good Luck

2006-05-16 05:40:29 by mariascullion2003