I have saved enough Sunbrella to make a regulation sail cover. However,
because I have Dutchman sail flaking system (which I'm not totally happy
with. Subject or an earlier Post!), I want to make a 'trial cover and give
it a couple seasons to see how everything works out.

I have already made a cover out of the 'blue tarp' and albeit crappy
looking, it has served for two winters. This material and the opening for
the Dutchman lines has let enough rain water in and settle into the sail
folds. Thus I have greenish stains to clean off each spring.

I have my own sail/canvas machine and can knock out a cover in a day if
don't have to worry about mistakes or wasting expensive Sunbrella.

(besides, I usually end up making everything twice. )

Does anyone have any experience with covers made out of the (relatively)
superior silver tarp material??

The only possible problem I could imagine, is the in-ability to breath. I
always make my covers loose so that air circulates under and around the sail
folds.

Is there any problem with stain or dye transfer with these silver tarps??

Thanks,

Steve
s/v Good Intentions