floydraser Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I visited the Owl on Saturday morning and was very disappointed to find this: I managed to crawl underneath it to get into the boat and get the pump so it's just about OK for now. Has anyone any recommendations for repairing these tarpaulins? I've found this at Screwfix:https://www.screwfix.com/p/everbuild-dpm-polythene-joint-tape-black-20m-x-75mm/713fr Cheers, Floyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 We used that gorilla tape as a temporary repair for a few weeks while waiting for a new canopy to arrive. It did the job well but longer term I couldn't speculate on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Clean both sides and apply tape to both inner and outer surfaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 With respect, Tape wont last longer than 5 mins, You can take it into a trimmer and get it patched (Maybe while you wait as many are looking for work this time of the year) but they may not do it if its UV damaged and not sewable (Looking at pictures, I'd be a tad worried it is). Even with a repaired or new canopy though you need to resolve the problem of the water sitting there as it will just tear again, it really needs a canopy pole (and the right pole as so its designed not to fall over: https://www.marinesuperstore.com/deck-hardware/other-rope-hardware/trem-telescopic-awning-support) placed in the right position and reinforcement sections sown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Thanks for all the replies so far guys. Yes Jaws, I think it may well be a bit UV damaged but I'm hoping I can another summer out of it until I can get the boat to a stage where either I don't need a waterproof cover, or I love it so much I'll pay for a new one. I discovered this problem of the water pooling as soon as I bought the boat and installed supports forward of the main saloon. It's been fine for the last 12 months but I think it happened this time because at the last visit on New Years Eve, the top of the roof was wet and I struggled to get full tension in the cover. Then we had a nasty spell of bad down poors and once a pool starts thats it. I think if it doesn't pool again soon I should get away with it until next visit because the tear is in a part with no stress. I was wondering if anyone has tried the T-Rex Waterproof tape? It's expensive but Screwfix don't stock it although they do stock two other T-Rex tapes. They do the Everbuild stuff instead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 i use the green waterproof duct tape they sell at lidls (i usually buy it when i see it) it held a wing mirror on my car for over two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawsOrca Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I think the everbuild stuff is their own brand stuff and if it's anything like their gaffa tape its pretty unsticky, Gurellia tape is pretty good though, But none of these will really stick to the material as the material will have bits of moss and moisture making a slippy slimy non stick surface, if not and depending on the fabric it may/will have waterproofing which is like silicon based so it will just peel off, you may get the tape to stick to itself so if you put on the inside of the fabric and the outside it may hold together via the strands of thread but guarantee it wont stick is just a waste of money. I guess you could try a proper fabric repair tape (https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15893071/mcnett-tenacious-tape-15893071) but sugguest you try to clean the fabric and maybe even sand lightly with sandpaper first But I used to see these every day when I was at Trimnet.. Best way is just to get it patched properly with Fabric (Should only cost like £40 a patch) but either way you will need to put a good support pole in (and tie it in so it dont fall over/move) as it's own weight makes it sag and a little bit of rain is all it needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WherryNice Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 If the pooling of water is a persistant problem you could install a drain at that point, tarpaulins direct sell them(I think!-it's early!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annv Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Hi Get a telescopic support pole from Bailey & Stone stick a velcro tape on top and cover they will supply these this will stop it slipping/moving in wind but still removable when on board. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 9 hours ago, annv said: Hi Get a telescopic support pole from Bailey & Stone stick a velcro tape on top and cover they will supply these this will stop it slipping/moving in wind but still removable when on board. John Thanks John. Sometimes the answer is right under one's nose isn't it? I have a couple of those telescopic poles, they say they are for holding up cupboard units for installation. I broke one trying to lift the Owl's canopy with it! Still works though and would do the job nicely. I also have another one of those Aldi "workmates" I could use. There's a good downpoor forecast this week so we'll see if it pools again easily. If it does then I'll definitely be installing one or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Peter, upside down plastic dustbin You then have a holder for the cover when you take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigem Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 If you are considering replacing the cover in the near future just keep patching it with Gorilla tape and save your pennies for a new cover. By the looks of your cover it is badly affected by UV and it is possible that if a proper patch was sewn on, the cover would rip again where the stitches are. Obviously, as stated in previous posts you will have to support the area that fills with water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks Mark, I like the dustbin idea but it would have to be something like a wheely bin to get the whole cover in! It fills the area next to the rear cabin on deck when folded up. Minigem. I agree, and I'm going to look for something like the iron on stuff they use for lorry tarps as I wouldn't trust new sewing. Although the present Mrs Raser has 8 sewing machines! Don't ask. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I'm a thinking the present Mrs Raser has a problem, has she spoken with the doctor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: I'm a thinking the present Mrs Raser has a problem, has she spoken with the doctor? The problem is they are small enough to have more than one. Likewise, I don't know a motorcycle enthusiast who only has one; it's usually about 8 on average. Says me who used to have 4 cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBerkshireBoy Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 1 minute ago, floydraser said: The problem is they are small enough to have more than one. Likewise, I don't know a motorcycle enthusiast who only has one; it's usually about 8 on average. Says me who used to have 4 cars! I can relate to that being past owner of 2.5 Kawasaki Z900's but 8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 I had 5 Z650's at one point in various guises plus a couple of trailie bikes, one's never enough! Being good now and sticking to two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 My Brother in Law is clearing out his shed of old motorbikes I'll see if I can tempt anyone here. There's an Austin 1100 in there somewhere too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetAnne Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, floydraser said: My Brother in Law is clearing out his shed of old motorbikes I'll see if I can tempt anyone here. There's an Austin 1100 in there somewhere too! An Austin 1100 eh? That could come and live next to my Austin Allegro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Austin 1100? Best leave it where it is. Biggest pile of rust I ever owned - and I've owned a few! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 1 hour ago, JanetAnne said: An Austin 1100 eh? That could come and live next to my Austin Allegro! Complete with Quartic (is that right?) steering wheel I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted January 29, 2020 Author Share Posted January 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, Regulo said: Austin 1100? Best leave it where it is. Biggest pile of rust I ever owned - and I've owned a few! Didn't you ever learn then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 10 hours ago, floydraser said: Although the present Mrs Raser has 8 sewing machines! Don't ask 10 hours ago, OldBerkshireBoy said: I'm a thinking the present Mrs Raser has a problem, has she spoken with the doctor? Of course she has, he was in stitches ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 since she has all those sewing machines a new cover for the boat must be on the cards - just so she has an excuse to use them all and justify the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regulo Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 8 hours ago, floydraser said: Didn't you ever learn then? It put me off of those, surely! . It was my one and only 1100, the rest were Fords, a couple of Montegos, 3 Rovers and a few odd-bods. All were complete rust-buckets. Then I discovered Volvos. 3 in 25 years, and not a sniff of rust on any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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