Marine canvas is the cheapest form of protection for your boat. They protect your boat from dirt, dust and rust. They are useful for any season. They protect the boat vinyl upholstery from the UV effects of the sun, moisture from the winter and rust from rain. These covers can be easily sewn together in the convenience of your home. If you have an idea on the type of fabrics that you need along with its uses, then you most easily put together your canvas.

But if you are not proficient in sewing, you will have to purchase your boat cover or get a customized cover done from a professional. The general idea is that professionals know what they are doing. But is also important to be careful with the end product you receive. You must be aware of the type of fabric that you need and if it is of the best quality to protect your boat. The idea of the canvas is to protect your boat. If your canvas fails to deliver this, then there is no point in investing in a canvas.

Tips For Marine canvas

For your customized marine canvas you have to make sure that the marine thread is polyester or poly-dacron blend. The preferable size is 138. Do not accept any nylon or cotton threads. You can also request the more expensive option like the PTFE threads. They are of high quality and will not rot easily. Investing in the right thread is important because if not they will need re-stitching. When installing snaps you have to look for how secure they are. For this purpose the edges of the boat cover should be reinforced, where a total of three layers will secure the snaps. This is a better option than using polypropylene webbing, as they are not stable and will shrink and fade very quickly. Areas on your boat like cleats and windshields will wear on the fabric, so the inside of the cover needs to be fabricated.

Things To Look For

You need to get a long warranty on your boat cover; they should cover five years or longer. They may cost more, but if you fail to do so you may be stuck with fabric that has rotted away in less than three years. The snaps should have exterior grade caulk. This is important as it prevents water from seeping in. you have to use quality binding to bind the covers, vinyl binding will crack and rot quickly.