[C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini

[Judy and/or Rick Luce]

There are less expensive products out there. I got mine from the folks 
locally who rent party tents.  They said to wash with bleach 1/4 cup per 
pail and NOT to use detergent which will cause the material leak and to feel 
limp.

Rick, #488

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <drshoffner at aol.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini


> Dennis,
>
> I recently used the WM brand of canvas water proofer on my boat, and it 
> works as advertised.  It comes in a spray can, and one can treated my 
> dodger, mainsail cover and  pedestal cover with none to spare.  It's 
> pretty pricey (no surprise with WM), but effective.
>
> Mike Shoffner
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Harris <dharris02 at vol.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 10:40:04 -0500
> Subject: [C320-list] Waterproofing Bimini
>
>
> After being contiuously up since 2000, my bimini does not shed water well, 
> with water leaking through fabric. Have any of you re-treated your canvas 
> work to regain it's waterproof characteristics? If so, what did you use, 
> and how was it applied? Are there commercial companies that do this and 
> what would be typical costs? Thanks.
>
> Dennis Harris C320 #694
>
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