I believe zippers are #8. Is it possible to have both 8 and 10 o. Same boat enclosure?

by Catherine
(Bordentown NJ USA)

I 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 to be on a boat.
The reason that happens is the canvas was originally supplied by a production manufacturer such as Great Lakes Boat Top and they use #8 in their manufacturing process. Then over time the zipper ages out and has to be replaced. Boat owner then takes it to local canvas guy for the repair or does it himself and chooses the better, stronger and longer lasting #10 zipper.

So if you’re replacing zippers or considering EZ-Xtend zippers then you will want to check the pull on each zipper to make sure they match before ordering what you need to move forward.
Good question, thanks for submitting it.
Happy and safe boating!
Tammy

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