We have used the same heavy oiled canvas tarp cover on our boat for 14 years,
and it is still good to go (although will need to have the stitching redone
next year). These are available from Defender. Sunbrella does not fare well
with abrasion we have found.

Larry DeMers


Graham wrote:

Canvas winter covers are expensive and rot out in about 10 years (Quoted
C$1400 for a 36x22). Cheap woven plastic tarps wear out in a year or two
(Can buy similar size for C$100 - $200)

Has anyone used any other type of cover? One would think that here would be
some type of synthetic fabric that would outlast canvas yet still have it's
weight and abrasion resistance.