Canvas And Seat Repairs
There are many repairs on marine seats and boat covers which you could easily carry out with the help of a few instructions using some simple materials. This could help you save time and money. By making sure you take care of small damages you could prevent it from escalating to a more costly repair or one which would eventually require replacement.
Some common materials required:
- double-sided adhesive tape
- Scissors
- Marking pencil
- Ruler and measuring tape
- Straight pins
- Fabric (canvas and seat covers)
- Vinyl laminate
- Tools – screw driver, wrench, saw, etc.
When it comes to repairing marine seats it is important to consider aspects such as the current seat style, any modifications required, the availability of space, and any storage requirement which should be added in. You should also note that you would require some mounting hardware such as nuts and bolts. These could easily be obtained from the common hardware store and you could also remove and save them from old parts.
Canvass repairs would include replacement of bungees. Firstly you will need to remove the broken bungee by prying off the back piece using a screwdriver and then sandwich the canvass between the male and female sides. Replacing pulled or damaged snaps and removing and replacing missing or rusted grommets would also be similar. It is best to always choose corrosion resistant stainless steel products for this purpose.
When To Consult A Professional Repairman
There are many professional repair service providers specializing in different areas. There are some instances in which repairing damages in your boat canvas or seats would be very time consuming and require expert knowledge. It is then best to consult such a service provider. This would not only save you the time, it will also help you save money in terms of having less errors to correct and increase the usage time by using quality materials and finishes.
Repairs such as zipper replacement often requires the work of a handyman. If a zipper has separated from the slider it involves some complex work. Also once the teeth in the zipper degrades (common in plastic zip types) it would need to be replaced. Zipper replacement requires an industrial-grade sewing machine. As it would need to penetrate through the tough material used. It would also require special high-strength thread for the purpose. Similarly replacing clear vinyl, or repairing a split between the canvas and clear vinyl would also require such equipment.
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