Need a recommendation for Waterproofing

AC2717 · 05-15-2011, 06:59 PM

Hi Guys, Ladies

I am looking to re-spray the canvas for the boat and jetski.
What can you recommend to use, and where can I get it either online or the lakes region

Thank you

AC2717

brk-lnt · 05-16-2011, 07:25 AM

Parafunalia carries some canvas waterproofing sprays. I've been happy with their offerings, can't recall the name/brand right now, but I seem to recall it was one of the common ones.

Sorry for the vague info.

jrc · 05-16-2011, 10:26 AM

If you have sunbrella fabric they recommend this:

http://www.303products.com/

It works great but is a little pricey. I've also used the Starbright stuff, it also seems to work.

NHBUOY · 05-16-2011, 11:04 AM

...have had good results with the 3M stuff...

NHskier · 05-16-2011, 08:03 PM

I've been using the 303 product for the past several years and have been very satisfied with it. You can find it at many marina stores, Parafunalia, etc.

NHskier

Bear Island South · 05-17-2011, 05:52 AM

just curious, how often should you apply the waterproofing?

upthesaukee · 05-17-2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

just curious, how often should you apply the waterproofing?

I would guess that different products have different recommendations, and you will just have to compare the products: cost vs. ease of application vs how often to apply etc..

Grady223 · 05-17-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

just curious, how often should you apply the waterproofing?

My covers are 10 years old and don't leak - Sunbrella. So, I don't know, every 11 years?

jrc · 05-17-2011, 09:49 AM

My sunbrella stuff never seemed to leak in the fabric, but the seams leaked. The first time I coated the whole top as a preventive measure, because the covers looked a little old. After that I just touched up the seams.

When new the water just beads up and runs off, as it ages the water soaks in a little but still doesn't leak. Recoating brings back the beading for a while.

Rattlesnake Guy · 05-17-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

just curious, how often should you apply the waterproofing?

I find that when the level of my wife's complaining out weighs the cost of materials and hassle of application.

Don't tell my wife please.

I am currently just about at the tipping point myself if it ever stops raining.

Bear Island South · 05-17-2011, 08:44 PM

I also have Sunbrella, it is now 4 years old, no leaks. I was thinking more of preventive measures, I'll take Grady's approach.

Rattlesnake Gal · 05-18-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

I find that when the level of my wife's complaining out weighs the cost of materials and hassle of application.

Don't tell my wife please.

I am currently just about at the tipping point myself if it ever stops raining.

Wise guy. We've had the recommended for Four Winns 303 High Tech Fabric Guard for a couple years now. With this last rain, it is obvious that it is time to finally apply it. Our boat is a 2002.

303 High Tech Fabric Guard

lawn psycho · 05-19-2011, 12:22 AM

I found that annual touch up with the spray bottle works best. How long it last depends on if you are in covered slip and if the canvas is allowed to be dried out or stuffed in boat locker all season.

Get a 1 or 2 gallon pump sprayer (can be used for many things like spraying shrubs for beetle control, etc)
Works awesome to get nice even coverage.

05-15-2011, 06:59 PM	#1
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,521 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	Need a recommendation for Waterproofing Hi Guys, Ladies I am looking to re-spray the canvas for the boat and jetski. What can you recommend to use, and where can I get it either online or the lakes region Thank you AC2717 __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

05-16-2011, 07:25 AM	#2
brk-lnt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Down Shores Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 532 Thanked 568 Times in 334 Posts	Parafunalia carries some canvas waterproofing sprays. I've been happy with their offerings, can't recall the name/brand right now, but I seem to recall it was one of the common ones. Sorry for the vague info. __________________ [insert witty phrase here]

05-16-2011, 08:03 PM	#5
NHskier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 284 Thanks: 40 Thanked 33 Times in 30 Posts	I've been using the 303 product for the past several years and have been very satisfied with it. You can find it at many marina stores, Parafunalia, etc. NHskier __________________ NHskier

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jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	If you have sunbrella fabric they recommend this: http://www.303products.com/ It works great but is a little pricey. I've also used the Starbright stuff, it also seems to work.

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Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	just curious, how often should you apply the waterproofing?

05-17-2011, 09:49 AM	#9
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	My sunbrella stuff never seemed to leak in the fabric, but the seams leaked. The first time I coated the whole top as a preventive measure, because the covers looked a little old. After that I just touched up the seams. When new the water just beads up and runs off, as it ages the water soaks in a little but still doesn't leak. Recoating brings back the beading for a while.

05-17-2011, 08:44 PM	#11
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	I also have Sunbrella, it is now 4 years old, no leaks. I was thinking more of preventive measures, I'll take Grady's approach.

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05-19-2011, 12:22 AM	#13
lawn psycho Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: On the move... Posts: 987 Thanks: 113 Thanked 248 Times in 133 Posts	I found that annual touch up with the spray bottle works best. How long it last depends on if you are in covered slip and if the canvas is allowed to be dried out or stuffed in boat locker all season. Get a 1 or 2 gallon pump sprayer (can be used for many things like spraying shrubs for beetle control, etc) Works awesome to get nice even coverage.