Col
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Covers on new boat leak like a sieve, it's acrylic canvas ( 2 months old ) The zips + seams are the problems. Any one recommend a good proofer that doesn't stain or discolour canvas?
Leaky covers
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PGD
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3M make a silicone one that a mate of mine said was very good, he had the same problem on his Sealine. Can't remember exactly what it's called though.
Peter
Not everything is black and white if you prove otherwise you’ll get run over on a zebra crossing
Peter
Not everything is black and white if you prove otherwise you’ll get run over on a zebra crossing
BarryH
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Grangers seam sealant is good. Its a brushable type that is applied to the inside of the seam. We buy it in 5ltr cans and it lasts bloody ages. Downside tho is that i does discolour after a while.
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
G
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Re: Ahhhhh
And all the traditionalists scorned my plans (on my recent post) to redo mine in PVC (waterproof) instead
of canvass.
cneighbour
And all the traditionalists scorned my plans (on my recent post) to redo mine in PVC (waterproof) instead
of canvass.
cneighbour
Col
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Re: Ahhhhh
I'm afraid they're poorly made, but as they came with the boat, I have no choice but to try and made a silk purse etc:
If I were to replace, they would be acrylic canvas, but made by JB - they don't leak.
I'm afraid they're poorly made, but as they came with the boat, I have no choice but to try and made a silk purse etc:
If I were to replace, they would be acrylic canvas, but made by JB - they don't leak.
G
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Re:Hi Col
Sorry about this whats JB in full Col ?
cneighbour
Sorry about this whats JB in full Col ?
cneighbour
coliholic
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Err well is it the cover that's new? Or boat? Or both? Either way really I'd go back to manufacturer\supplier and complain and say "Oi this new cover leaks" and get them to fix it.
After all would you buy a new car and if it leaked try to fix it yourself?
After all would you buy a new car and if it leaked try to fix it yourself?
Col
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Re:Hi Col
JB yacht services did my last covers. Superb job.
If your interested, his No is 01489572487. Speak to Jim, he is based Southampton area
JB yacht services did my last covers. Superb job.
If your interested, his No is 01489572487. Speak to Jim, he is based Southampton area
Col
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Col, reasons: - boat is used, not new, the covers came as a freebie, not included in inventory, so no come back. In any case, covers were made in Spain.
BarryH
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Well ther you go then! It only rains on the plain in Spain! Doh! don't you know anything.
Ha! Watch the rebuffs come thick and fast
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
Ha! Watch the rebuffs come thick and fast
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
Col
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I know, I know! NM
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BarryH
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Re: I know, I know! NM
Or on a serious note. If the grangers is no good. I can get hold of a seam tape the is heat sealable. Wont work on the zips tho! They don't unzip after its been done! You may snigger but its happened!! I would stick with the grangers tho. prob about the best.
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
Or on a serious note. If the grangers is no good. I can get hold of a seam tape the is heat sealable. Wont work on the zips tho! They don't unzip after its been done! You may snigger but its happened!! I would stick with the grangers tho. prob about the best.
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
G
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I've had exactly the same problem and you're not going to like the answer. After 18months of having the supplier/maker return to re-stitch, heat seal, heat tape etc, etc, we finally had new covers made (we came to an understanding). The heat tape works for a while but comes off in the heat of the sun - even in the uk.
I got some temporary success with using the sprayon waterproofer available from camping shops but you need to keep on applying it regularly (be careful some stuff stains the fabric.) The new covers are fine - they used a different technique for the seams and fitting the windows.
Dave
Dave G
I got some temporary success with using the sprayon waterproofer available from camping shops but you need to keep on applying it regularly (be careful some stuff stains the fabric.) The new covers are fine - they used a different technique for the seams and fitting the windows.
Dave
Dave G
Col
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So, Grangers ok but stains, which is the non staining one you mentioned?
boatone
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Try rubbing a candle along all the seams on the outside of the cover so that the wax gets worked into the stiching/holes. I presume the zips are in the sides so not so much of a problem but again rub the wax into the stiched sides of the zips.
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G
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rub it on the zips, too. Stops the salt gumming them up... (I know, I know, it's far too practical for this forum. I'll go and beat myself with a rolled up copy of PBO for an hour or two)
G
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Not sure of the name - its last year - Febsil or something like that rings a bell. Try Millets or a camping shop.
Dave
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Dave
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Col
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Couldn't find grangers, so used Boatones candle , once I'd worked out not to use the lit end ;-)
So far great improvment ( this W/E's weather ) still a bit of a leak in the worst places, but I can live with that
Thanks.
So far great improvment ( this W/E's weather ) still a bit of a leak in the worst places, but I can live with that
Thanks.
BarryH
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If you want some grangers seam sealant, give me a shout I can let you have some.
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
Wha'dya mean "I'm always playing with this engine" its the only way to get it to run!
