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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
The material used to make boat covers (sunbrella?) would be ideal. They may have it in a lighter weight. It will definitely hold up to the UV. cu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Keith 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.... Keith, You might try making a cover out of PVC. It's polyester cloth coated both sides with vinyl and comes in many colors, including white.( Same material as many dry bags) Not only will it look better than a polytarp, it is more durable and much better looking. Try "Mauritzon Inc" in Chicago. I use the 18oz "Coverlight" for the skins on my folders, so it's sure to make a good cover for your boats. They may have even lighter PVC for your application, though 18oz is plenty light. Coat is only about $5.00 per yard, and can be sewn or glued. If you glue it, use HH-66 Vinyl cement. Mauritzon Inc. 3939 W. Belden Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 800 621 4352 773 235 6000 fax: 773 235 1479 info_at_mauritzononline.com<about:blank> Tom *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> 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? Of course they will. These polyethilene tarps are also available in camo, if this feels better :-). Being a poly, it can't be glued, but can be sewed or welded. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
HeJ Keith Good and cheap, disregarded yachting sails work real good for any tarping, Most of the time they come for free. Lenze 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. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I bought covers from Jersey Paddler. Not cheap, but very good quality. http://www.jerseypaddler.com/shop/iproduct.asp?category=m_acc:acc_stora&catid=danucvr_dnu PM 3/1/2004 -0600, 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. " At this time I seem to have been only like a boy, playing on the sea shore whilst a great ocean of truth lay undiscovered before me" ---Sir Isaac Newton ********************************************************* John S. March, MD, MPH Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Duke Child and Family Study Center 718 Rutherford Street Durham, NC 27705 919/416-2404 (P); 919/416-2420 (F) Email: jsmarch_at_acpub.duke.edu Website: http://www2.mc.duke.edu/pcaad ********************************************************* *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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