Boat Cover Repair?

[LaqueRatt]

Is there any way to save a 2 year old boat cover that has a small rip in it? Thought I'd padded the corners of the windshield well, but I guess not. Not the most expensive cover, but not a cheapy. Pretty thick. Hate to toss it, but figure the rip will just get worse. I'm thinking tape, but not sure what kind. What about an iron on patch like for jeans?

 

[rolmops]

It would be a good time to see if you can find the receipt or the brand that sold you the cover. At least mine , gives a five year warranty that includes tears.
Also, usually in the bag that it comes in, usually with the straps, there is a piece of material that you can glue on , so you can fix it.

 

[mike_i]

I tried the iron on patches once but they eventually peeled off.

 

[airshot]

While it won't be pretty, get a piece of heavy fabric and some flexible water proof glue. Glue a patch to cover the tear and spread the glue on the outside as well. Made many crude patches over the years and they last, they just look ugly. If appearance is important, see your local canvass shop, they can make nice repairs.

 

[jlh3rd]

I ordered a small roll of marine canvas, white, to patch my custom pontoon cover.
I use the "5200" and Goop makes a marine grade glue. Both appear to work well and so far have gone over 1.5 years outdoor exposure.
I came out to my slip last year to see a rip 2/3 across the width in the back. It does take a beating in the slip on the chesapeak bay.
I took the cover home, cut a patch strip and glued that on the rip. It's holding so far.
I also repair my snaps that tear, and made reinforcing patches where my cover poles go.
yep, not necessarily pretty.

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

Just take it to an upholstery shop. It'll probably only cost about $50 to have it sewn up, and it'll be a much better repair than an iron on patch or glue.

 

[jlh3rd]

if you can find a shop....then find one close......then wait......then repeat when the next repair is needed.
gluing the strip on the inside, use tape on the outside to temporarily hold the rip in place, doesn't look too bad.
repeat, use marine grade glues.