Re: [Paddlewise] sun cover

Do you want a close fitting cover?
A hard top on the trailer would probable be better than any cloth cover
but cloth covers will work and are used widely on bigger boats.

A breathable fabric is good and the best is Sunbrella. It is not cheap
but it looks great and will last for many years. It can also be bought 
in a piece long enough to make a one piece cover and can be sewn easily
on a home machine.

One source of material and instruction how to use it is;
http://www.sailrite.com/

If you use blue tarp or similar, it is better to keep it from touching
the boat to prevent condensation damage.

michael

Keith Wrage wrote:
> 
> I'm considering keeping my boat on the trailer this summer for ease of use
> - hopefully I'll paddle more that way!.  Wondering about a sun cover for
> it.  I'd hate to use one of those dreadfully ugly cheap blue or green
> plastic tarps but....will these protect my boat (plastic) from UV / heat
> damage?  How about 8 oz canvas - light colored?   Local home center has
> canvas drop cloths that are 4 x 15 - would need two to get the needed
> length but would be inexpensive.  I don't care if it stays dry - just have
> to keep the sun off.
> 
> Thanks for any suggestions,
> K
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