canvas material

[ivan saunders]

Hi we have a 2 man canvas kayak that is need of some tlc we are having trouble tracking down exactly what material we need and were to get it in the UK

[Malcolm]

Dear Ivan,
               I have recently purchased 15oz waterproofed canvas from eBay traders at much better prices than Tarps. It has usually come from a trader in Manchester. I found on test that the proofed cotton canvas failed on test after just over two days immersion and indeed witnessed a waterline. After drying and re-treating with Fabsil gold however the canvas was re-attached to  a test frame and re-immersed. It has lasted eight days without a drop spilled thus far and the test is ongoing. Fabsil gold is available online from the manufacturer Graingers. It is intended for boat awnings.
I trust that this is of some help.  
Regards,
Malcolm Tierney

[Mike Crees]

Another way i found many years ago ,was thinned paint to waterproof the canvas....regards Mike  ps the paint must be oil based

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