TarponTim Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Question: has anyone replaced there t-top canvas with starboard or a similar material ? I am so tired of replacing the canvas and it leaking and dripping on me. Just looking for some kind of strong and light material that can handle the sun on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Upgrade to Weblon 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 I would think starboard would be easiest but not sure now it would hold up to that much direct sun I have thin fiberglass on mine and live it. Light and seems cooler than other tops where I could feel some radiant heat through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Tim, If you're replacing your canvas often and it is leaking on you all the time, try replacing it with Sunbrella. Water does not leak through it and it will last in the direct sun for at least 10 years. Be careful who you do business with. Many canvas shops will tell you they are using Sunbrella but are actually using an inferior knock-off. If you decide to replace your canvas, have the shop use Tenara thread when they sew the top. It's more expensive than standard bonded polyester but It is really the only thread that will last as long as the Sunbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROZEN Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 2 hours ago, hawg said: Tim, If you're replacing your canvas often and it is leaking on you all the time, try replacing it with Sunbrella. Water does not leak through it and it will last in the direct sun for at least 10 years. Be careful who you do business with. Many canvas shops will tell you they are using Sunbrella but are actually using an inferior knock-off. If you decide to replace your canvas, have the shop use Tenara thread when they sew the top. It's more expensive than standard bonded polyester but It is really the only thread that will last as long as the Sunbrella. Hawg, I don't mean to highjack this thread (no pun intended), but is there a way to tell if my canvas shop really used it after I requested and paid extra for it on my new Bimini? It being constructed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 23, 2017 Report Share Posted July 23, 2017 23 hours ago, TarponTim said: Question: has anyone replaced there t-top canvas with starboard or a similar material ? I am so tired of replacing the canvas and it leaking and dripping on me. Just looking for some kind of strong and light material that can handle the sun on it. see your boat is an 01'. should not have to be replacing canvas if it's sunbrella. should last many many years and waterproof every couple of years (3). my top and covers are from 03' and still in excellent condition as were other tops and biminies I have had in the past. I waterproof only when the water stops beading off. even when water is absorbed it does not leak. when waterproofing, hose down boat and keep hose handy if product gets on anything. it will stain and almost impossible to get off once it dries. as for a hard material, SHIP SHAPE TV had a segment of replacing canvas with a hard material a few years ago. do not recall the product. may be able to look that up or google it. good luck. Did a little google on the subject. seem like STAMOID is a excellent fabric replacement, states better than WEBLON. For hardtop, Pro Trim is suggested, same as hat worn by Rick Murphy a few years back, but may not still be in business. another two products are, AZAK & SUPERBOARD. states STARBOARD not good because of it's rough surface is hard to keep clean and not paintable as the others are and is heavy where as the others are very light. Also read that you can purchase fiberglass sheets or outdoor vinyl sign material and make your own. hope this sheds some light on the subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchern Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 X2 on weblon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyG8r Posted July 24, 2017 Report Share Posted July 24, 2017 x3 on Weblon. Guy on Hull Truth will make you one using your old top as a template, think I was right at $300 out the door including material to lace it up. Got mine from his a little over a year ago, was very happy with the fit and quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarponTim Posted July 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 Thanks everyone. I have Sunbrella and it leaks and i tried treating it with 303 fabric guard also and no luck. I will check into the Weblon anything is better then this. I was just hoping to find a thin strong material that the water would just run off like a starboard material but lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 303 is what I use with no problem, water beads up and sheds off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 25, 2017 Report Share Posted July 25, 2017 I think you are in Broward ? If so , shoot me a Pm n I will put you in touch with my canvas guy . May not be the cheapest , but he is good . 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstPriority Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hey Outlaw. Need your canvas guy. Just got a top and want to replace with weblon. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 I changed mine to weblon. Let the outlaw hook you up! His guy made me a nice top with twice as many eyelets as the top I sent him for a pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernieNC Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 x4 or 5 or 6 on Weblon??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 20 hours ago, FirstPriority said: Hey Outlaw. Need your canvas guy. Just got a top and want to replace with weblon. Let me know. Send me a PM and we will make it happen . 🇺🇸☠️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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