Boat Cover Material...Which One Is Best?

Looking for light weight “dust” cover material for boat 
Looking 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. …

What cleaner will remove tree sap from your boat cover material? 
This 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 …

Looking at the comparisons-Hydrofend is not compared-Where does it fit? 
Make a winter storage cover for a boat

What kind of material is used to go around the outside edge of a mooring cover with snaps? 
I 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 …

How can I add a piece of boat cover material to my original boat cover. Needed in order to accommodate the trolling motor. 
How 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 …

60 ft sailboat tropical storage cover  
I 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 …

Aqualon edge or sunbrella for custom boat cover?  
having a boat cover for my 20 foot Mariah. Towing is important . Is the aqualon strong enough to hold up to towing?

What type of reinforcements are used when using WeatherMax80 for a boat cover?  
I'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 …

How do I make pontoon seat covers? 
I 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. …

what is the lightest (weight) fabric for a boat cockpit cover? 
our existing cockpit cover is VERY heavy and difficult for us to use!

I require a long lasting, colour fast marine all weather canvas for a boom sail cover what do you suggest? 
I 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. …

Weathermax 80 repairs 
Over the winter three of areas in the boat cover chaffed on the supporting frames making holes, one about 10inches by 6inches, another about 3inches square …

As far as binding , is it appropriate to bind any canvas with suede , it looks great and is so flexible but I only see fabricators use it in abrasive areas. Why? 
I like the look of suede as a binding, I just dont know if there are reasons why it isn’t widely used in the industry. I am seeking wisdom of the pros …

What is the difference between Aqualon and Aqualon Edge? 
I need a new pontoon cover.

Is there a dye you can use to restore the color in Sunbrella 
Trying to restore the blue color in my boat topl

What is the best material for repairing & re-inforcing tears in Sunbrella boat cover 
My Sunbrella boat cover has a couple of small 3" tears it from my rod holders. I plan on using tear mender glue & an iron on patch. I would also like to …

What is the best material for a Woden boat cover 
What is the best material to use for a wooden boat cover?

Have you ever had any experience with a fabric called Sea Sprae 
Looking to have a custom fit boat cover made that can handle trailering and then double as a storage cover during the winter. Have bids for Sunbrella …

What is Marinetex boat cover fabric? 
Looking to order a new cover.

What is your preferred material for a winter cover? 
Need a fabric that will hold up to high winds, snow, and rain. The boat will be covered for 6+ months, so there is some UV exposure, but this is winter …

What is the best option for waterproff and traveling boat cover 
I would like a cover that will protect my boat while traveling, must be waterproof? what do you recommend?

What material do you recommend for a boat dock canopy? We have an antique wood boat on the water that is under that during the summer months of Minnesota. 
I need a new dock canopy at my lake in Minnesota.

Please suggest best boat fabric for Top and seats for Puerto Vallarta! 
Please advise best fabric for boat top and seats! Boat is an older model but maintained extremely well! Sun rays are intense so we require a very durable …

unsure of best material 
I have a Gregor Sea hawk II 18' center console outboard that I leave year round in Baja CA. Very little rain, but lots of sun, and very strong winds. …

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aqualon edge vs weathermax 80 vs top notch 9 
I'm trying to figure out which would be the best all around boat cover material. Aqualon and top notch 9 are similar in weight where the weathermax is …

I hear that seamark dries out and cracks within a few years. What can you tell me about that? 
Purchasing a new boat enclosure and deciding between sunbrella and seamark.

Sunfish cover.  
I'd like to buy or make a cover for my Sunfish sailboat. It sits in a cradle out in the water and I want to keep leaves, bird poop, and dirt from getting …

Boat covers Bimini. Fly ridge covers 
Vinyl covers with flock type backing. How to clean off mould from the flock ie. inside part of Bimini on fly bridge. Wiping it off makes it a bit better …

Top gun fabric UV resistance and cleanability 
I am looking at"new" 2016 2017 North river boats that are on dealership lots We have had a lot of rain in Eugene and the 2016 has significant mold …

What would be a good material for a grill cover? Covers for my SS grill are no longer available, so I would like to make one that is UV resistant, waterproof, long lasting and durable.  
Grill Cover Fabric

will color transfer from Sunbrella to boat cushions or gelcoat?  
My shop made a boat cover of black Sunbrella. The customer insisted on black and now same customer claims the black color from the Sunbrella is transferring …

Should an enclosure for a pontoon boat be made of 100% waterproof material or breathable material? 
The enclosure on my older pontoon boat needs replacing and I am not sure if it is best to use a fabric that is waterproof or breathable. I like the idea …

what material should I use for my total boat cover? 
I have a 435 Everglades with a fishing tower. The boat is kept in a storage facility and the fork lifts emit a black exhaust residue that settles on …

How do I tell what material my Bimini top is made from. 
I purchased a used boat with existing Bimini top and cover but I don't know how to tell what they are made of for retreating.

Which material for dinghy cover 
I need material 13` 8" x 6` 8" for making a dinghy cover. Which fabric do you reccomend ? What would be the cost to supply & send ? I would most likely …

Can I reupholster the seating on a pontoon boat with acrylic dyed fabric? 
We would like to reupholster all the permanent seating on our pontoon boat. It is currently upholstered with marine vinyl, however I am interest in using …

where can I get real cotton canvas for a sail cover? 
I need to make a new mainsail cover.

I see no mention of Vortex material. Good? Bad? 
Just ordered a mooring cover made of vortex. Will i regret it?

WeatherMax 80 vs Sunbrella 
What is the weight of each per yard or whatever relevant size? On the Weathermax80 website it indicates a 10 year warranty for Weathermax 80. Is that …

Can a pontoon cmaper enclosure be made with Sunbrella 
I bought a new pontoon boat in 2013. Had a full camper enclosure made, they used Sure Last. The boat is stored inside in winter. The enclosure had 20 …

Heavy vs light for a 41' sail winter cover? 
Looking to make a winter cover for a 41' sailboat. Considering materials. Topnotch and Topnotch 9 seem to be the front runners. It's going to be a lot …

What is your opinion of Poly/Cotton covers? 
Looking for a cover that would be used only when boat is parked on trailer in yard during boating season. Would go cover entire boat down to rub rail …

What can I do to prevent water from entering my boat? 
I have a Baja 240 Islander. This is a 24 foot long open bow boat with 7 foot wide by 4 foot long (approximately) vinyl cushion covered engine compartment …

How do you stop the puckering on Weathermax seams? 
Weathermax seams are puckering on our cover as its sewn -the fabric looks great but when sewing across the weave the fabric puckers. Sewing with the weave …

Can boat covers that can be used in heavy snow fall areas 
I need to cover my boat so that snow won't get into it. This area of NY usually shrink wrap the boats. After paying for it 3 times, you baught a fairly …

can you wash a marine grade polyester fabric boat cover 
can you wash a marine grade polyester fabric boat cover without losing the waterproof quality ?? Thank you There are two types of polyester boat cover …

I have a bass buggy 18 ft 2000 year 
The mooring cover is in good shape but the forest green color has faded badly the size of cover is 16x10 how can I restore the color to somewhat darker …

Non Moving Boat Cover 
What if I promised never to use my boat cover for towing or moving at all. Are there lighter weight materials that would last as long or longer? Lighter …

Need a new trailering cover for my '89 Thundercraft Nova.  
I am on the hunt for a new boat cover for storage/trailering. I still have the original canvas cover, but its no longer any good .I've called local places …

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Pontoon cover dropping blue dust on the boat  
I have a Two year old 24' Tahoe cascade pontoon boat it came with a blue cover. This is the third season for the cover. It is leaving blue Dust all over …

Boat cover 
A friend of mine is looking for some type of fabric or something that while he is out to sea fishing with his kids or something he can cover the front …

Should you wrap your boat cusions in plaice before covering them with Sunbrella fabric? 
I am recovering boat cushions with Sunbrella fabric. Would you advise covering the foam cushions with plastic first? If so, what would you use to secure …

Why do you not list Sunbrella as one of your favorites? I am considering having a cover made locally and was going that route. How do I know I am getting Sunbrella? Thank You 
Full Pontoon Boat Cover for summer use. I have had issues with previous 2 covers building up moisture underneath. Sunbrella is a great fabric, in fact …

Tyvek covers? 
Tyvek is advertised for car, RV and aircraft cargo covers. No mention of boat covers. What is the reason for this? Has anyone tried using it for boats? …

Top Notch - 'Marbling' problem. 
I am a licensed aircraft engineer and custom aircraft cover maker from the UK and specialise in making light aircraft covers and engine intake/exhaust/storage …

is sun-dura available by the yard anywhere? 
Would like to buy sun-dura to make a bimini top, but cant find it for sale Melanie, Sundura is a boat cover material being offered by Carver boat covers. …

30 yrs ago boat canvas was white and had snaps. The material was a thick but soft material. Usually see it used on some saddle bags for motorcycles. What is it and is it available anymore? 
Just looking for something that was very soft and pliable that they used to make boat bimini tops out of. What was it and is it still available? You …

I have a 20x30 Tan Canvas tarp that I am thinking of using to cover my white 19' center console. Will using this stain my hull? I have the boat under a dry storage area. 
I installed a bew T Top and my Sunbrella cover will not fit. I have a large 20x30 tan canvas tarp that I am using as a cover and would like to know if …

Is there a light colored fabric that will live long in the tropical sun? 
We carry a plastic Walker Bay dinghy upside down on our deck. It is ruined from sun exposure, we have replaced it with new and want to cover the new dink …

good day. we need to replace the travelling cover for our Fazer boat.  
Is ripstop 400 UV a suitble material for boat covers No ripstop is not a suitable fabric for boats. The sun will ruin it in no time. If your looking …

Sunbrella boat cover and soaking wet carpet 
Seeking your advice: Our boat is always tied up at the dock, 24/7, with the mooring cover on and snapped in place. And the carpet inside is always soaking …

What do u know about 1200 Superior Guard?  
Im trying to find a cover for my 25ft Pontoon boat. On line I found something called 1200 Superior Guard sold by: BuyMarineCovers.com. Says its Rugged …

can i use marine vinyl to drape and protect my cushions 
Im just looking to drape a material over our new front bow rider cushions to protect from SO FL elements. Boat is 15 yrs and just redid all cushions. …

learning how to make a boat cover 
My son wants me to make a boat cover. Do you have any suggestions on learning how to do this and what is the best type of sewing machine to use? Thank …

I am looking for a mold and mildew resistant material to cover pontoon boat seats 
I cover my seats with blankets. I use boat heaters also. I am looking for a mild and mildew resistant material to have fabricated to my pontoon cover. …

reinforcing material 
What is the black reinforcing material around the inside edge of my pontoon boat cover. I would like to sew a 3 inch piece all the way around because …

1999 Crest DL pontoon 25ft snap on boat cover 
Hello, We have an 1999 Crest DL Pontoon 25ft. We are looking for a snap on cover in a waterproof fabric. Do you provide samples of these fabrics mentioned …

what about shark or seal skin covers? 
trying to decide on the product to buy looking at all options and you did not mention these products?? These are fabrics the manufacturers use and …

Where can I buy these fabrics in bolts 
Custom cover for a back patio. Need canvas to drape over a pagoda. Feel free to contact me directly, I 'm in Buford GA Cover Girl Marine Canvas …

Is there a snap available where one piece of Sunbrella can be snapped over another.  
I would like to eliminate the rain water running down the windshield and leaking into the bow of the boat. I believe what you are talking about is …

Do I need to have a tent-like cover on my pontoon boat? Or will individual covers for the furniture do as well? What about the carpet? 
I just bought a used pontoon boat with a brand new tent-like cover with snaps and poles. It is a major effort to take it off and, especially, to put it …

15 ft 8 jon 
I bought a 1648 mt lowe jon boat I have installed a 36 inch shaft minnkota bowmount trolling motor on front side of boat would tell me what heavy duty …

Pipe rap  
What type of material would you recommend I use to make Bimini top pipe raps protect my new isinglass You could match the boat cover material you have …

I am planning on making a boat cover using Top notch 9. What type of material should I use for reinforcing potential wear spot on the cover. 
I am planning on making a boat cover using Top notch 9. What type of material should I use for reinforcing potential wear spot on the cover. Hi Gerry, …

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Thread Quality 
What is the BEST thread for sewing Sunbrella fabric for a boat cover / Bimini top? Hello Mr. Couch, Bar none the best thread is Gortex lifetime thread. …

Best material for covering a restored wood baot 
Have restored a 1932 Hacker. 12+ coats of varnish. The current HackerCraft mfg recommends Surelast for a boat cover. I have a new Sunbrella but they …

Wat is the best outdoor storage boat cover fabric. Water proof , high UV 
I wa confused when Sunbella gave a 10 yr then on the plus a 5 year. Truly what is the best outdoor material for a boat cover. Well it depends on what …

l cleaned my boat covers and now they are sticky to the touch. How do I resolve this?  
I cleaned my boat covers to remove mold and mildew stains. I had to use some bleach. They came out looking pretty good, but are very sticky to the touch. …

what material do you recommend for making fender socks? 
What is the best material for fender covers? That is a bit of a tough question. Sunbella is thought to scratch your hull over a period of time. Most …

What is the best cover material to use if you are storing a ski boat inside a fully covered boathouse on a lift? 
We are on a lake in Central Virginia, and the summer gets hot with high humidity levels. In this case, the boat cover is primary used to keep the dust, …

What did they use back in the 60's 70's before these new products. for a bimini and enclosure? 
No problem really, just curious. I've been learning to make boat stuff for the last few years in my spare time for myself, not others. So far I reupholstered …

Are you familiar with windstorm brand boat covers? 
Hello Tammy, I have recently acquired my first boat and am looking to purchase a cover for it. Seeing as it's a classic (1978 cobalt I/O Tri hull, …

What product breathes the best? 
I store a deck boat in a carport-like storage facility. I'm having a mold problem on the inside of my covers. I've tried several types. The cover primarily …

What fabric do you like better Weathermax 80 or Aqualan? 
I make pontoon covers just looking for better options. Thanks Mike Hi Mike, I've had this question asked twice this week, so it must be important. …

what is the best material for towing 
What material is best for towing. Stretch resistance and abrasion resistance in areas where the cover will rub on the gelcoat. Also which fabric will not …

you recommend Top Notch but say that you like any type of Acrylic but the Top Notch listed is coated polyester. That seams to disagree with itself ? 
Find the strongest longest lasting dryest least fading material for a boat cover. Hi Chris, Top Notch is in the polyester family and sunbrella is in …

Mold on coated surface of Sunbrella Plus Oyster 
Our canvas maker installed Sunbrella Plus instead of the Sunbrella we requested. Color is Oyster. After 2 months the coated side of the Plus fabric has …

I have mildew/mold on my boat curtains and around my boat windows, do you have any suggestions on how to treat this problem? 
Mildew/mold problem on my boat I see you ordered a few different products Tina. I like your choices. Iosso mold mildew and stain remover is very good …

Have you ever heard of a boat cover scratching or wearing paint off (AwlGrip) from a boat's topsides? 
I am trying to choose a fabric for a winter storage cover for a 44' newly-painted painted sailboat. I'm scared that a fabric could chafe and mar the (very …

can i put a 18oz vinyl tarp over my 22 foot boat thats covered to make it 100% waterroof. 
the cover i have lets water in So why not throw a vinyl tarp over it. Hi John, My biggest concern for covering a boat cover with a vinyl tarp is abrasion. …

is a polyester tarp a good choice to toss over a parked pontoon for protection from sun, water, and mildew? 
Just bought a 22ft pontoon with trailer and motor, need an inexpensive cover to protect it from the elements when parked. Live in piedmont NC . Especially …

compact boat cover 
I just purchased a 2007 sea ray 20 ft. sundeck. i am looking for a cover that is light and compact.also needs to be easy to put on at dock (elastic bottom)high …

How do you treat old canvas that is no longer water resistant? 
Canvas on my 24' Sea Ray Sun Deck is no longer water resistant. I want to treat the canvas with the best product for making the canvas water resistant …

Your best 2 material picks. 
I need a custom mooring cover for covering a 21' bowrider to the water line. Water proofing not needed since in a covered slip and on a lift. Draw string …

what material do you suggest as covers for seat on a pontoon  
Making my own covers for the seats on our pontoon boat. In general Marine grade cushion vinyl is the way to go with pontoon seats. The darker the color …

Dowco Climashield Plus 
Is this a good Fabric / Cover? Not much info other than polyester using Dowco Colorlok fibers. Hi Mike, Polyesters as a whole, such as ; Dowco Colorlok …

how do 50/50 poly cotton fabrics hold up?  
please see question above? Hi Bob, Poly cotton can hold up very well in the north. Not so great in the south. Back before current fabric making technologies …

How to replace snap studs on boat window 
im in the process of fixing and restoring my boat canopy and the snap studs on the window are either corroded off or loose so i want to replace all of …

I used a household mold cleaner on my tan canvas Bimini and now the canvas is hard and brittle. Is there a treatment that I may apply to the canvas to restore softness and suppleness to it? Thank! 
I used a household mildew cleaner on my tan canvas Bimini and now the canvas is hard and brittle. Is there a treatment that I may apply to the canvas …

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Fabric tarp restore color 
Hello We recently purchased a used 2000 Kennedy pontoon paddle boat. The seating plastic is fine but the tarp and Bimini tarps are faded. Paddle boats …