.... put a big hole in my boat cover. Went down today to see if there
was any damage. Found the cover torn where I had it propped up to
'tent' it. The 20+ inches of snow, with no wind to speak of, just
wouldn't fall off the cover and the weight caused it to rip.

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?
--

Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

John H

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John H
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.

On 12/21/09 7:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.


For about $125 or so, Herring the idiot could have had a guy who knows
what he is doing build a virtually storm proof shrink wrap cover for the
boat he rarely uses. Typical "canvas" boat covers keep dirt and UV off
your fiberglass. They are not storm covers.

On Dec 21, 7:30*pm, Harry wrote:
On 12/21/09 7:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. *Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.

For about $125 or so, Herring the idiot could have had a guy who knows
what he is doing build a virtually storm proof shrink wrap cover for the
boat he rarely uses.

Hey! Harry finally finds a niche in which he can give expert advice.
It's in the "Rarely Used Boat" section of the NG.

I've heard it said that there's a place for everyone...

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:11:47 -0800 (PST), Jack
wrote:

On Dec 21, 7:30*pm, Harry wrote:
On 12/21/09 7:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. *Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.

For about $125 or so, Herring the idiot could have had a guy who knows
what he is doing build a virtually storm proof shrink wrap cover for the
boat he rarely uses.

Hey! Harry finally finds a niche in which he can give expert advice.
It's in the "Rarely Used Boat" section of the NG.

I've heard it said that there's a place for everyone...

Harry is such a smart guy. I should have asked for his advice before I
bought a boat, cover, camera, car, house, stocks, etc., etc.
--

Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

John H

"John H" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:11:47 -0800 (PST), Jack
wrote:

On Dec 21, 7:30 pm, Harry wrote:
On 12/21/09 7:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.

For about $125 or so, Herring the idiot could have had a guy who knows
what he is doing build a virtually storm proof shrink wrap cover for the
boat he rarely uses.

Hey! Harry finally finds a niche in which he can give expert advice.
It's in the "Rarely Used Boat" section of the NG.

I've heard it said that there's a place for everyone...

Harry is such a smart guy. I should have asked for his advice before I
bought a boat, cover, camera, car, house, stocks, etc., etc.
--

Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

John H

Lesseee... my boat is on it's 3 winter, so at $125 per winter, I'd be up to
$375 to cover my boat with throw away covers. That's not very liberal
eco-friendly btw. However, I spent $400 on a quality cover when the boat was
new, and so far it's been perfect. Next winter I'll have saved a cool
hundred bucks. I like that ROI.

--Mike

In article , naled24511
@mypacks.net says...

On 12/21/09 7:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.


For about $125 or so, Herring the idiot could have had a guy who knows
what he is doing build a virtually storm proof shrink wrap cover for the
boat he rarely uses. Typical "canvas" boat covers keep dirt and UV off
your fiberglass. They are not storm covers.

**Jackass Alert**

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:23:22 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John H
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.

Good idea. I found a couple shops in the area that make boat covers,
so they should be able to repair one. I'll make some calls tomorrow.
--

Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

John H

"John H" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:23:22 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:05:18 -0500, John H
wrote:

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

If it is canvas it will need to be sewn to have any strength. Any
sailmaker or canvas shop should be able to do it in a few minutes.

Good idea. I found a couple shops in the area that make boat covers,
so they should be able to repair one. I'll make some calls tomorrow.
--

Have a Super Christmas and a Spectacular New Year!

John H

Any upholstery shop can do the job.

John H wrote:
.... put a big hole in my boat cover. Went down today to see if there
was any damage. Found the cover torn where I had it propped up to
'tent' it. The 20+ inches of snow, with no wind to speak of, just
wouldn't fall off the cover and the weight caused it to rip.

So, I need a good way to repair about a 1' by 2' section of boat
cover. Might try iron on patches, if they come that big. Don't feel
like investing another $400 for a new cover now.

Any suggestions?

I'd skip the iron on route and pay $25, or so, to a canvas shop to sew a
*reinforced* panel in it's place. That will save you from future
headaches. Putting a small, folded, towel on the top of the prop rod
will also help.

Rob