Bimini repair

[josepr]

I just got a hold of a Stamas with a full bimini.(I am a new boater by the way,very new)<br />It was out in the elements for some time.I looked it over and for the most part it looks good. It looks like it has a heavy grade canvas. The problem is that my friend was setting it up and pulled a little to hard on it makeing a small rip near one of the corners.<br />1- How can I repair this<br />2- Is there anything I can do to recondition it ? It seems a little dry.<br />It seems good for the most part. I will take care not to over strech it in the future.

 

[Franki]

Re: Bimini repair

Take it to a tent manufacturer/reseller they have repair kits and a liquid to treat that stuff, some boat outlets may have the same...<br /><br />the best repair is a stitched repair, but may not be necessary, there is one kit that uses a glue of sorts to stick a patch over the rip.. (on whatever side is less obvious..) then you buy a tin of this stuff you paint on the canvas, it will reseal and protect it against UV damage.. <br /><br />Ask the tent people, they are usually the most knowledgeable when it comes to canvas.<br /><br />my bimini is not canvas its some sort of thick treated vinal, so I have a completely different method of fixing it.<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Frank

 

[josepr]

Re: Bimini repair

Thank you for the reply !!