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Waterproofing for canvas cover?
The custom made canvas cover for my runabout is no longer waterproof, but is otherwise clean and serviceable. Can anyone with experience recommend a brand of waterproofer that will restore the cover without risk of damage to a freshly varnished boat? I'm afraid that waterproofing liquids that use petroleum or mineral spirits for a vehicle would mar or fog the varnish.
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Sunbrella make a waterproofing to reseal there canvas.
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I have used Thompson's Water Seal, ( Deck Sealer) It is a paraffin wax
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I've used a product called 303 Fabric Protectant with excellent results. It is recommended by Sunbrella for their fabric, and by the Boston Whaler crowd. I used it on standard canvas. It is either aqueous or alcohol based, and I applied it to the cover off the boat, but once dry it shouldn't be an issue for your varnish.
1960 18' Continental
1970 Boston Whaler Sakonnet w/ Bearcat 55 outboard
1970 Boston Whaler Sakonnet w/ Bearcat 55 outboard
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I have used Camp Dry by Kiwi.
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1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
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1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
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1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
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Re: Waterproofing for canvas cover?
Thank you all for your recommendations. I'll check the web for information on each of these products to see what would be best for cotton canvas.
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