That old standby, Practical Sailor, did some testing on different fabric waterproofing products. 303 Fabric Guard came out on top, even over Scotchgard. The #3 spot was taken by StarBrite waterproofing, if I recall. The main problem with some waterproofing agents, like Thompson's WaterSeal, is that they are silicone-based. If they don't work out, you can't put anything else over them, and any overspray on the boat will leave a surface that nothing else will stick to. I'll stay with my 303 thanks. It's available at West Marine Canada if you absolutely can't find it anywhere else, but I have seen it on lots of other store shelves. It is also available through Ace Hardware, if you have a local outlet.
On 18 October 2013 06:38, Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Just a couple more notes on waterproofing canvas. > > It takes at least a half gallon to treat Touche's two biminis (forward and > aft) and the mainsail cover. I lay the mainsail cover out flat on the pier > for spraying. > > I use a handy little 0.5 gallon pump sprayer like this (from Walmart) and > keep it in my dock box: > > <http://www.thehydrosource.com/flo-master-pump-sprayer-5-gallon.html> > > Try not to get it on the deck. No damage, just looks weird when the dew > and rain beads up in random spots. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > On Friday, October 18, 2013 8:15 AM, Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > I buy MaryKate Fabric Waterproofer by CRC from my wholesale supplier. > Still isn't cheap. I buy it by the gallon. > > I see it on eBay for $35 a gallon. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > > On Friday, October 18, 2013 7:37 AM, Robert Abbott < > robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: > > Dennis: > > Where are you buying the Sunbrella 303 cleaning solution? > > > Bob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > > > On 2013/10/17 10:29 PM, Dennis C. wrote: > > I apply waterproofing, either 303 or equivalent, to my canvas every year. > Use a small 0.5 gallon pump sprayer from Walmart. Helps keep the canvas > clean and waterproof. I think it extends the life of expensive canvas. > > Pay now or pay later. > > Dennis C. > Touché 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 17, 2013, at 8:18 PM, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I've washed mine in the home washer. It's 15 ft long but cleans up > fine. I should spray it afterward with a waterproofing, but haven't yet > after 10 years. > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > Atlantic City, NJ > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Robert Abbott" <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Sent: *Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:54:03 AM > *Subject: *Stus-List Wash Main Cover > > I'd like to wash my main cover over the off season. Any and all > suggestions on best practices to do this appreciated. > > Bob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 -84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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