Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

[Jacalore]

Anyone have success rejuvenating an old boat cover? Water seeps thru. Is there a spray or a conditioner that can re-waterproof a cover? This is a Cabela cover, feels like cotton duck. Thanks.

 

[redneck joe]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I've used the spray on stuff from WalMart. Clean the canvas well, completely dry, follow the can instructions.

for a light to medium rain for an hour or two kept everything dry. Really heavy or extended would seep thru somewhat. That was about 4 seasons ago.

 

[cannonman]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I've seen some stuff at Home Depot...maybe a Rustoleum product. It claims to waterproof anything. Might check it out.

 

[agallant80]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

3m makes something. Last time I did this I went to Gander Mountain and asked them They pointed me to where in the store all of this stuff is as. Dicks has it too.

Check out this thread.
http://forums.iboats.com/boat-topic...-topics/how-waterproof-boat-cover-408160.html

 

[ricohman]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I've tried using wash in Nikwax on a newish cover. I used a 60 gallon plastic drum.
Not much success as it turned out spotty. And I can't imagine spaying it on a 22ft cover.

 

[Challenger604]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I use 303 Fabric Guard Waterproofer. Its recommended by Sunbrella. Ive used it for a few years now. Every other spring I clean the cover with a mild soap and let it dry good.Then use a garden spray pump to evenly coat the covers. The stuff is about 100 deer per gallon so its not cheap. However it brings the cover back like new.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I use 303 Fabric Guard Waterproofer. Its recommended by Sunbrella. Ive used it for a few years now. Every other spring I clean the cover with a mild soap and let it dry good.Then use a garden spray pump to evenly coat the covers. The stuff is about 100 deer per gallon so its not cheap. However it brings the cover back like new.

That is the recommended product and I use it , it holds up for several years. I just bought 2 gallons at 45.00 per gallon.

 

[greenbush future]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I need a new cover and would like to buy one that already has water proofing built into it. The sun and hot clod temps of Michigan are tough on any product I've ever seen, bought, or used. I know going cheap will get me exactly what I have now, a wet boat. The cover is a good investment, retreating the cover is also a great idea if you want it to protect your investment. 303 sounds like the winner here.

 

[JASinIL2006]

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303 is great stuff!

 

[BRICH1260]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

ditto- 303

 

[BigDfromTN]

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Back when we had a canvas side pop up camper.

I got a product from a "Do It Center" that was labeled for canvas. Thompsons Water Seal is NOT labeled for canvas.
That product worked good and kept us dry for several years.

Im sure the 303 product is good too. They seem to make some good products for this industry.

 

[ricohman]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

Well, I am going to have to try that 303. Seems well endorsed here.

 

[jbetzelb]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

I have used 303 and it worked good. I have also used stuff made for canvas tents i got at Cabellas and it worked just as good for less money. I would guess Iboats has a version of canvas sealant.

 

[Jacalore]

Re: Possible to Re-Weatherize a Boat Cover?

303 looks like the winner. Thanks all.