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Quick and Easy Boat Maintenance, 2nd Edition: 1,001 Time-Saving Tips

Sandy Lindsey (Paperback) International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press 2012-08-10


Price: $18.00 $12.24

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Refurbishing heavy canvas: What product can I use to re-waterproof a heavy canvas boat cover.?

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.

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How do I seal the seams on a custom boat cover?

I'm currently making a boat cover for my sailboat. I'm using canvas because I have the material readily available to me. I'm concerned that my seams may leak. I plan on coating the cover with waterproofing spray to help shed water and leaves. The seams will be under stress and I'm looking for something other than the waterproofing in a can in which to seal the joined pieces and still afford protection from leaks. If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated.


Triple stitched, flat felled seams in canvas should not leak without any sealant. I have a cover from the below link for last NINE years in year-round sun & it is still in good condition. Cover was 6 or so years old at least when I got it but was winter stored under cover.

http://thesailorstailor.com/

They may have example of the above. Also if the canvas is not UV protected you are wasting your time & energy.
Sell the canvas & buy the cover....

SafeGuard Premium Boat Cover 16-18 ft - Black
SafeGuard

Price: $109.00 $79.00

QUICK RELEASE tie down buckle straps, max beam width of 94"
DOUBLE STITCHED ROT-PROOF thread , 5 year warranty
SHOCKCHORD hem

need a cover made for our boat?

does any one know of a good shop in the cleveland area that can make a custom boat cover i have the original cover but it needs to be redone people keep saying take it to the amish they do wonderful work with canvas but i don't know where to look any body know of anything located here in ohio middlefield geauga county


Just look in the phone book for a canvas shop.

Safeguard Premium Boat Cover 14-16 ft - Navy Blue
SafeGuard

Price: $99.00 $69.00

DOUBLE STITCHED ROT-PROOF thread , 5 year warranty
QUICK RELEASE tie down buckle straps, max beam width of 90"
UV and MILDEW RESISTANT


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    Custom boat cover and discount boat cover

    For a true boating enthusiast, custom boat cover could provide benefits far beyond the expectations.  Not only it keeps your favorite boat free of dirt, rain, and moisture, the effect is also long term protection from sun burns and environmental pollutions including mildew. 

    Conversely you can opt for discount boat covers if you are trying for the budget boat cover.  They may not provide as much benefits as your custom boat cover.  Yet the benefits would be quite substantial.  In the end of it you will be the winner with longer life span for your boat. The major difference would be in the life span of the boat cover itself that would probably be less than your customized cover.

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