Waterproofing Boat Cover

[C17LoadSmasher]

Hey all....<br /><br />Just a quick question.. is there any good spray-on type of material I can treat by canvas boat storage cover with to keep it more waterproof? In the recent rains we had here in SC I noticed the carpet was getting very wet inside, and I want to do what I can to prevent mildew. I travel alot and am not always here to remove the cover to let her dry out. I know that there is 'Camp Dry' for tents..was wondering if there was anything along those lines for marine uses. TIA!

 

[trollhole]

Re: Waterproofing Boat Cover

go to a camping store and look for a product called NIKI WAX. BAsically you take it to a laudromat and but your cover in a big washer dump this stuff in and then dry it works great.

 

[singerjr]

Re: Waterproofing Boat Cover

Hey Smash,<br /><br />Real cotton canvas is suposed to breath. I've read articles about sealers rotting the cotton and threaded seems, making the material brittle and shortening its life.<br /><br />If it is cotton it is only designed to be water resistant, not proof and to also protect the boat from UV rays, debris, the kids basketball, ect.<br /><br />If you need water-proof there are water-proof covers you can buy.<br /><br />Just a thought

 

[WOOLY BUGGER]

Re: Waterproofing Boat Cover

I USED TO PUT THOMPSONS WATER SEAL ON MINE, AND WHEN I GOT MY NEW ONE MADE UP THEY TOLD ME NOT TO PUT ANYHING ON IT AS IT WAS ALREADY WATERPOROOFED