https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/boat-canvas-repair-blog.html The Boat Repair Blog (site blog) of Canvas Boat Cover and Repair Advisor. All our boat cover repair articles appear here. en-us boat canvas repair Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:31:43 -0400 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:31:43 -0400 canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/water-leak-in-fly-bridge.html8e3edf3b908b2dba4ddbe4bee4aaed04SOS!! I’m trying to help one of my customers waterproof his Sunbrella Helm cover . It leaks rain water into the cabin below. It appears to leak around Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:31:18 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/top-notch-115-compared-to-aqualon-edge.html7609e6d090e890e92048fc341b2836fbI am looking for a material to cover to jet skis and a tender, it will be in direct sunlight all the time and will incur winds so Fabric needs a good
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:16:01 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/can-i-increase-height-of-a-bimini-top.html888efb944944e2c6d01db274c4ecba86I installed an extended ski pylon on my ski boat. The Bimini on my boat 4' long x 36 height and 79' - 84 wide. As you can see in the picture the Bimini
Mon, 2 Jun 2025 21:58:18 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/i-believe-zippers-are-8-is-it-possible-to-have-both-8-and-10-o-same-boat-enclosure.html9065c605e68971d3968eec0a4579bb90I believe zippers are #8. Is it possible to have both 8 and 10 o. Same boat enclosure? Hi Catherine, Yes, it is possible for both #8 and #10 marine zippers Wed, 5 Jun 2024 08:52:00 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/can-the-extender-come-with-retainers-on-both-sides.html67fb2df204c7c440733adaf8cfb73150Can the EZ extend zipper come with retainers for both sides? The zipper works perfectly but the slide comes off. There is no retainer on the zipper. Tue, 28 May 2024 17:34:18 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/looking-for-light-weight-dust-cover-material-for-boat.html2c981bae81238c5fc8d71e9828de5c44Looking for a lightweight material to make a dust cover for a boat that will sit under a boat lift canopy. Does not need to be waterproof or uv proof. Fri, 10 May 2024 22:01:30 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-type-of-zipper-slider-do-i-need.htmle7e3d5313378efa9fc3a201ca3d350dfCurrently have a 2007 Hurricane Bimini cover with a lenszip non locking slider #10 that has broken. Need to replace the slider. The teeth are in good shape.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 20:10:42 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-cleaner-will-remove-tree-sap-from-your-boat-cover-material.html01f0e0078a128ba02499fd504cd8804cThis was a question from Doug in Texas. Doug had a sunbrella boat cover covered with tree sap. The following post was his experiment with removing
Sun, 3 Dec 2023 21:24:00 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/looking-at-the-comparisonshydrofend-is-not-comparedwhere-does-it-fit.htmle9568139c555c82706816a9b0802e2c2Make a winter storage cover for a boat Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:20 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-kind-of-material-is-used-to-go-around-the-outside-edge-of-a-mooring-cover-with-snaps.html84f88ef8ff2bb7a9f76690a40698a98aI need to replace my bow cover and am going to do my own snaps, but I need to reinforce the edges. What is best for this? Guessing a 1 1/2 to 2 nylon Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:09:16 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/need-replacement-separating-zippers-for-the-clear-enclosure-09-330-searay-sundancer.html3965c6e7db268fb2100ef06062fe5f55The zippers for my clear enclosure have ripped on the track that is permanent on the boat from the tower down to the side Do I need an entire new zipper
Fri, 9 Jun 2023 13:35:38 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/hem-pulling-apart-from-cover.htmle6c3315f758a0c5b46b20b99210ce4fbMy tiedown buckle straps have pulled apart from the hem seam on my canopy cover. Is there a way to have these resewn back on? And who and where can I have Fri, 2 Jun 2023 07:44:04 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/how-can-i-add-a-piece-of-boat-cover-material-to-my-original-boat-cover-needed-in-order-to-accommodate-the-trolling-motor.html2ade54617c5cbd74c1297e6a24507da6How can I add a piece of boat cover material to my original boat cover. Needed in order to accommodate the trolling motor. Hi John, How I do it as a Mon, 1 May 2023 20:24:08 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/can-i-attach-the-extender-at-home-on-the-enclosure-panels-before-i-attach-it-to-the-bars-and-put-it-on-the-boat.htmlc3c51a828bc13b52fc2e8498f7d54108I have trouble attaching my enclosure to the snaps due to shrinkage. On your videos all the zippers are installed with the enclosure on the boat up and Mon, 1 May 2023 20:13:54 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/do-you-sell-the-type-of-half-zipper-pictured.html6c678a140fb804c92c9979898ffbd97dWe need a replacement of this. 75.5 in length... Hi Shelly, What you have here are zippers sewn to keder welt. In order to replace those zippers,
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:42:19 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/concerned-about-how-hot-it-gets-inside-the-flybridge-enclosure.html55518dc2c6d5b71584e9c7bd93361015Our boat stays in the water all year and in the summer we make sure the fly bridge enclosure is closed prior to leaving the boat. My concern is how hot Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:22:19 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/how-do-i-get-the-10-zipper-pull-onto-10-coil-zipper-that-was-cut-to-length-without-damaging-it-so-it-opens-and-closes-correctly.htmlfa60d5f785c7793bcaf2a877c6b9b57dI am attempting to replace a zipper on a boat cover but don’t know how to get the zipper pull onto the cut length zipper so it will zip and unzip properly? Sat, 4 Feb 2023 20:28:46 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/60-ft-sailboat-tropical-storage-cover.htmlc31ce02c6ebb1e9209362665cf4849a6I have been using 14 oz vinyl tarps and they don’t last 2 years and store bot extra heavy duty don’t last 4 months. I use 16 by 20 tarps tied to the life Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:07:35 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/is-there-a-way-to-attach-the-rear-bimini-tube-to-a-mizzen-mast.htmlf1ecb842e66246ed3b29805369020047I'd like to eliminate bimini straps so access to the cockpit and sheet winches is clear. I'd like to attach the rear bimini tube to my mizzen mast and
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 17:34:39 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/how-can-i-stop-the-zippers-from-opening-i-the-wind-while-underway.html9b699731e984797a953bfcbb6def4ed6Zippers on Bimini top opening in the wind while underway Hi Mark, Yes, there is a way to stop your marine zipper from working itself open while underway Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:20:46 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/how-to-repair-very-large-holes-in-a-likenew-canopy.html4cf09fce7fb857ea2fe6c0e11355cfb8What a cute name Cover Girl! Rats chewed a few holes 12 plus in diameter in a like-new pontoon canopy. I thought of iron on patches but can't find them Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:04:39 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/tie-down-pontoon-boat-cover.html6e52dc60b4105619c3aa419dd13db343Looking for a solution for tying down the pontoon boat cover while storing on the water. Hi Jan, Your best solution is to install eye straps or lashing Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:49:44 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/1-14-bimini-frame-onto-a-1-rail.html358e66d5ff72566e72dc074bfe8fa7dbCurrent bimini and rails are 1. Qwest pontoon. How can I install a new 1 1/4 bimini frame on my 1rails? Hi, Your correct that most of the mounting hinges Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:40:15 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/looking-for-plastic-washers-that-are-flat-on-one-side-and-curved-to-fit-around-125-diam-tubing.html9665880899403cc2aed722cc7e03f650I want to attach a rail to my Bimini tubes by screwing or through-bolting through the tubing and through the Bimini cover material. Just looking for the Tue, 3 May 2022 21:56:17 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/allen-key-not-fitting.htmlaf526537d58a7fd6dfa235e80e63939eMy Allen key does not fit the screws to just my canopy so the two side curtains can go out properly how do I get the screws out properly thank you Mik Tue, 3 May 2022 18:28:32 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/help-finding-quick-release-deck-curtian-hold-downs.html36255789b043db166a66aa9e9c34034aI want to replace these curtains hold downs but can't find them anywhere. I attached a photo. Thanks
Sun, 3 Apr 2022 08:07:54 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/aqualon-edge-or-sunbrella-for-custom-boat-cover.htmldc0e4c0fe1a00307aeeed625c503028fhaving a boat cover for my 20 foot Mariah. Towing is important . Is the aqualon strong enough to hold up to towing? Sun, 3 Apr 2022 08:02:52 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/bimini-strap.html6247bb54c25ae4ead4f1181a1446bf97Our bimini strap guide will teach you every thing you need to know and purchase your replacements straps here.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 16:14:57 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-causes-the-marine-vinyl-to-turn-brown-when-i-unrolled-mine-after-storage-my-clear-panels-had-turned-opaque-in-many-areas.htmld625d5101340c3e81d2e3c85732c7354What causes the marine vinyl to turn brown? When I unrolled mine after storage my clear panels had turned opaque brown in many areas. They were rolled Mon, 7 Feb 2022 19:32:30 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/Houseboat-canvas.htmldf75265daeecec94c8b334c0b87c5c4dBuying houseboat canvas is expensive, so before you buy, consider these points.
Tue, 1 Feb 2022 23:49:11 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/boat-straps.html5ec3c2ddea3faf815b21e316675d92cbAbsolutely the best boat straps made in the USA. Superior heavy duty polyester webbing straps for all your boat strap needs. Made to last!
Tue, 1 Feb 2022 13:17:29 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-type-of-reinforcements-are-used-when-using-weathermax80-for-a-boat-cover.htmla15496457ca9e08a5e625766bbb19844I'm looking into using WeatherMax 80 as a boat cover in Florida. I was wondering if it is common to use Dacron tape as the bottom reinforcement on the Mon, 31 Jan 2022 17:42:02 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-fit-a-new-enclosure-.html56dc4459de62e33fc3129c066ed9c152Hello and thank you for this website. Thanks for all the forums and information. We are making a new house boat enclosure and I have heard so many opinions Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:32:25 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/how-do-i-make-pontoon-seat-covers.htmlbf9614cf2a8240c8f62434db12bb60b4I want to be able to cover the seats of my tritoon while docked, without the burden of the boat cover. I have a 24 ft fish n fun tritoon, pictured here. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:44:38 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/change-to-bimini-top.html5763e89443a0441173a4a34ae927cec2I have an 22’ 86 Boston Whaler Revenge WT with a fully enclosed canvas cockpit. I’d like to remove or alter the top canvas and use a Bimini top. The original Thu, 26 Aug 2021 21:03:11 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/can-i-travel-down-the-road-with-a-sun-top-camperback-and-side-windows.html97c4416898c2044008fc5278827db71dI would like to be able to travel down the road with my top up but I am not sure it is the best option. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:10:36 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/i-am-looking-for-replacement-knobs-that-fit-over-the-nut-that-tightens-and-loosens-my-front-bimini-support-arm.htmlfa24af9a589004acdf4329ad316aad8eI am looking for replacement knobs that fit over the nut that tightens and loosens my front Bimini support arm. They are cracked at the base and will Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:05:17 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-tool-is-used-to-crimp-the-bimini-pole-around-an-inside-eye-ends.html349706433716ff73b4be2f98c085d2a6I am trying to replace a couple of bent bows for a 2005 Cobalt 240. The existing bows have inside eye ends that were crimped and allow the inside eyes Thu, 8 Jul 2021 19:50:38 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/where-do-we-purchase-support-posts-for-our-pontoon-bimini-top.html95f31b4dc531a2c61f27a463a108370bWhen we had another Bimini top made by Lowe so that we could cover our entire pontoon, it did not come with support posts. When we bring it down to fold Thu, 8 Jul 2021 19:43:31 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/where-can-i-order-replacement-poles.html9d77ed46176da8a464f45a25d6105f0bWe have a 2006 300 Sea Ray Sundancer that is missing the support poles on the small Bimini top that covers the front of the cockpit. The Harvard that attaches
Fri, 4 Jun 2021 17:17:33 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/side-curtains-on-a-2014-monteray-ss-bow-rider.html9f199b713f684bd3fe35120ba5683a71Good day I have two pieces of my side curtains that I just tried to put on my used 2014 MONTEREY BOAT .. Both pieces are very new and they look very stiff Tue, 1 Jun 2021 08:16:21 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/what-is-the-lightest-weight-fabric-for-a-boat-cockpit-cover.html0a25f7e5837d2fdfbe94b7fe3f76a230our existing cockpit cover is VERY heavy and difficult for us to use! Tue, 18 May 2021 20:10:16 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/my-boat-cover-keeps-ripping.html90d416d64988187275f7b8a9254d5473... and it always starts where the bimini deck hinges chafe it. Other than sewing in extra fabric at the chafe points, is there a cover or something that Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:32:06 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/installing-a-bimini-cover.html430f4baf9c6a4805480d3ec31f0a75c8HI I am fitting a Bimini cover to a Flybridge and I want to avoid drilling any holes. So my query is can I use 4 Hinged Jaw Slides to receive the 4 Nylon Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:53:52 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/unsure-of-zipper-size-unsure-if-slider-is-metal-or-plastic.htmla7ef095df60439ce9f0ca6a9c0c17b27Can you determine the size that i need from the photos sent? If they are wrong size can they be returned? Thankyou
Tue, 6 Apr 2021 14:11:00 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/i-require-a-long-lasting-colour-fast-marine-all-weather-canvas-for-a-boom-sail-cover-what-do-you-suggest.html07ed6226739471806088626b75056abeI require a long lasting, colour fast marine all weather canvas for a boom sail cover what do you suggest? The canvas must also be abrasive resistance. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:19:03 -0400 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/i-am-trying-to-find-an-enclosure-for-my-1999-grady-white-272.html5caa217a5e2885107d3da22bbea4b3f5Where can I find a place that will either make an enclosure for my 1999 Grady white 272 or where can I find a used one I’m in Montgomery Alabama any info Wed, 17 Feb 2021 20:04:04 -0500 https://www.canvas-boat-cover-and-repair-advisor.com/any-chance-your-ezxtend-boat-zippers-work-with-soft-top-jeep-windows.html9967f164ebcbd21f865914e478efada7sometimes my jeep windows are really difficult to zip closed b/c it's just a really tight fit. I have to pull hard to get the 2 sides close enough together Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:24:06 -0500