Boat Canvas Repair
Have a small rip in your bimini that’s bugging you? Or can’t see through your old double polished isinglass? We offer boat canvas repair services in Chicago for many different items:
- Boat Covers
- Boat Tops
- Canvas
- All types of Fasteners
- Zippers
- Binding
- Restitching
- Eisenglass/Isinglass Windows (aka “the plastic window”)
The first step in repairing your boat canvas is to contact us to discuss what work needs to be done. A minor repair such as restitching Velcro or replacing a zipper on an enclosure panel is a quick and easy fix. For more complex boat cover or canvas repairs, we prefer to visit you at your boat to review the necessary repairs. We’re in each of the ten Chicago harbors on a weekly basis in the summer. Whenever you do any kind of repair to your boat cover, top or canvas, you’ll extend the life on an important investment. These repairs will also make your boating experience more enjoyable too.
We understand there’s a limited boating season here in Chicago. Our goal is to complete canvas repairs in a timely manner so you can get back to enjoying the warm months.
Chicago Boat Canvas Repair During the Winter
The winter months are the best time to get needed repairs done so you start the summer with one less item on your to-do list. Contact us in the fall before you prepare to haul out your boat. We’ll visit your boat for a complete inspection of your canvas pointing out any problem areas and solutions providing an itemized estimate onsite. Once your boat has been stored for the winter, drop off your canvas and let us know what needs to be done.
What About Upholstery Repairs?
They aren’t on the list because they are typically tricky and less cost-effective than a total re-do. For example, if a seam rips on a cushion, it may start out very small. Usually, the problem comes from degraded thread. So, if you paid money to repair that small rip, within a year more seams would probably start to split. If there’s a cigarette burn in the middle of a cushion, we would want to redo the piece affected. A patch would not work for a few reasons: it doesn’t look great, it’s less waterproof, there’s more potential damage to the foam, and it looks terrible. We want your upholstery to look its best and last as long as possible.