PVC or canvas screen cover/canopies?

[Nick2]

Looking to "invest" in some new ones and unsure about the pros and cons of each type of material?

I would be grateful for some enlightenment

Thanks

Nick

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[apollo]

Nick

Canvas is lighter and therefore easier to put up or down. I think there are a wider range of colours too.

However Canvas will not last as long as PVC as eventually it will lose its "Waterproofness" and probably stain.

I think Canvas is slightly more expensive as well but theres not much in it.

What you could do is a compromise, buy full set of Canvas for during the season and a PVC Tonneau to cover it off season.

Hope you and Joanne are keeping well, Cheers Mike

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[KevB]

PVC covers get lots of condesation on the inside. Canvas much better IMHO.

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[Wiggo]

Talk to JB Yacht Services for advice, IMHO. Jim Bowman: 01489 572487
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[andyhythe]

Nick,

On our previous boats (including a Corniche) we always had blue canvas covers made. When we got this one we went for a white PVC and are delighted with it. It's nearly 2 years old now and looks like new. Other boats on our pontoon comment on the hood and it's lack of condensation.

We are in Hythe, come and check ours out. I can recommend the company that made ours. They are local, always showed up on time and finished on time.

Andy

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[itsonlymoney]

From my experience canvas looks better particularly in a dark colour, however pvc is more water proof. I have had both sorts on various boats and currently have a canvas cover for the season and I put my old but waterproof pvc cover on for winter.
Ian

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[BrendanS]

Sunbrella. Woven acrylic. Breathable. totally waterproof, doesn't fade like canvas. Brilliant stuff

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[deborahann]

Take no notice, there all pillocks. Get canvass.../forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[chrism1]

hi just noticed you reply to the above, where was the supplier or fitter in hythe im interested in replacing my cover and live in canterbury.

asistance will be appreciated

chris mulligan

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[PhilF]

PVC is crap

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[Greg2]

We inherited a PVC type canopy, dark blue with the benefit of being light grey inside (makes it very light and airy). Looks great all of the time (no mould, stains ectc whcih canvas is prone to), virtually maintenance free and can be left on all year round. Only problem is condensation inside but only occaisionally and no real trouble.
No competition in my view.

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[ArthurWood]

I agree w/Brendan; Sunbrella is fantastic stuff. I've just replaced part of mine after 10 yr in sub-tropical sun/rain.

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