Tips on canvas maintenance?

[colhel]

We've just had a new sprayhood and stackpack fitted. Any tips on keeping the canvas tip top for as long as possible?

 

[pvb]

I use Boracol on mine, a couple of times a year.

 

[simonfraser]

Patio clear and water proof it

 

[Malish]

There is a review article of various potions for cleaning canvas in May 2018 YM - they favour Fabsil Universal Cleaner

 

[colhel]

Thanks All

 

[johnalison]

Take them off in the winter. If you want to keep them in the winter, use the old ones.

 

[colhel]

The old ones were only fit for the bin unfortunately. Could I cover them with a clean tarpaulin?

 

[colind3782]

The old ones were only fit for the bin unfortunately. Could I cover them with a clean tarpaulin?

That's our plan for the new sprayhood when we leave the boat. Whether the tarp survives the wind is worth a €5 experiment.

 

[Steve The Seagull]

Take them off in the winter as soon as possible and get them laundered by a sail loft ot canvas maker. You can do it yourself but make sure you use the right products and get them properly dry before putting away.