yacht spray hood

Our sprayhoods are well known for having excellent fit, rigidity and style. By manipulating the shape of the cover panels during manufacture, we create tension to ensure the hood is a whole rigid structure. Additional reinforcement where needed, expert patterning, the latest CAD technology and high quality manufacturing standards all combine to produce the best fitting product on the market.

Upgrades and Additional Options

Osea window upgrade.

This laminated window material offers exceptional clarity and gives clear vision throughout. For those who always leave their sprayhood up and in place, it offers the same great protection of the elements as our standard window material, but with greater clarity.

NB. It is not suitable for those who wish to sail with the hood collapsed, as it should be handled with extreme care.

Tenara Thread

• UV and weather-resistant
• Unaffected by sunlight UV(ultraviolet) radiation
• Unaffected by weather including water or saltwater
• Will not rot or decay

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Practical Boat Owner

• Digital edition

How to make your own sprayhood or bimini as a DIY project

• March 30, 2020

Ann Berry describes how an industrial sewing machine could save you thousands of pounds if your canvaswork is worn out and you want to make your own sprayhood or bimini.

Sun, sea and general weathering had degraded the stitching, attachment points and external canvas work on Aderyn Glas , our Moody Eclipse 33. It was time to replace it all: sprayhood, bimini and bridging piece (that joins the sprayhood and bimini together for use in port) but the cost would run into thousands!

My domestic sewing machine would not have the power or ability to handle the weight and layers of fabric required for items such as a sprayhood or bimini. An industrial machine would be required – they’re much larger, heavier and robust than domestic machines. They have a separate external motor and a metal foot treadle and are set into their own large sewing table, so do take up a lot of room. I store mine in the garage and wheel it into the house when sewing.

The industrial sewing machine has a very large throat compared to a domestic one. This is the space from the sewing needle to the upright control column, allowing for much larger volumes of material, which are also supported by the large table.

The machine I chose was a Highlead: a heavy-duty top and bottom feed lockstitch with a walking foot. A walking foot has teeth on the underside which synchronise with the teeth on the machine gripping both top and bottom layers when sewing. It feeds them evenly through the machine, and is important, for example, with sprayhoods when zips, webbing, Velcro and various edging materials are being sandwiched on or between the canvas layers.

Price was a major factor for me as industrial machines can cost thousands of pounds, even second-hand. Mine cost £500 and was manufactured in 2005 so I felt that I could do the work and even recoup some cost by selling it later if required. Some popular brands are Typical, Brother, Pfaff, Juki and Singer. Machines can be researched through ebay but your local industrial sewing machine company would be a better bet as servicing and backup would be part of the package.

The main items I needed to replace on Aderyn Glas were the dodgers, sprayhood, bimini and bridging piece (this stretches between the sprayhood and bimini to from a solid canopy over the cockpit when in port or anchored, so is fully detachable).

Cost: Sewing machine = £500. Materials for sprayhood and bimini = £534 See also Ann Berry’s article on making a boom tent cockpit cover . How much material do you need? New bimini created by Ann. The width of most canvas and other fabrics is between 140cm and 150cm. When taking measurements I estimate in metres, and cut along the length of the fabric. For example if the sprayhood is 3.5m wide across the cockpit then I would need a 3.5m length of fabric to cover the cockpit width, and as many pieces of cloth as necessary for the cockpit length. A sprayhood is typically made of several different sections: the roof, the front section with the windows, and two side panels usually with webbing straps. In a wide cockpit the width of the roof section will take up most of the width of the canvas so I would not be able to get the window section out of one piece. I’d need an additional 3.5m of fabric. I measured the canvas zip channels and Velcro channels inside the old sprayhood, which attach it to the stainless steel frame and then the side sections. On squared paper I checked that they could be cut from the spare width material left from the window or roof section. If so, 7m of canvas was required for my sprayhood; if not, I would calculate the extra length required. When I’d worked out the length and widths of all the major pieces and their component parts I added an extra metre or so to allow for any errors in measuring. Extra fabric can always be used on smaller projects around the boat, and as coloured canvas is dyed, another batch might not be the same. Edging material, Velcro, plastic lining and webbing are measured directly along their lengths and the total length added up from each major piece being made. Zips are measured exactly, as they only come in specific lengths and will need to be shortened to fit if they are too long. I always replace any plastic fittings associated with the canvas work. If the canvas stitching has degraded then they will have too.

What else can you make with an industrial sewing machine?

Investing in a machine has been very worthwhile, and though I could resell it to recoup most of the costs, I think I’ll keep it in the short term. I’m having great fun, the boat is benefiting and I’m enjoying my purchase.

The industrial sewing machine has many advantages over my lighter domestic machine. The ability to sew heavier, treated canvas, leather and a wider range of upholstery fabrics opens up a greater range of projects. Here’s what else I’ve made:

• A canvas cover for the forepeak of Aderyn Glas . We store the dinghy under here over the winter. A simple project like that is a good way to become familiar with the industrial machine.
• New dodgers
• A cover for the solar panels
• Covers for the tail of the sail and gooseneck
• Padded seat backs for the cockpit (I plan to make new cockpit seats too)
• A variety of canvas bags, pockets, winch covers and other things I did not even know the boat needed until I let my mind wander while enjoying the sunshine in the cockpit!
• My husband, David, made a cover for our wooden garden seat last autumn out of the spare canvas I’d acquired.

Equipment and experience you will need before you start

To make a new sprayhood you’ll need to have had some sewing practice, experience of measuring, estimating fabric quantities and handling different materials, as they move and slip against one another.

YouTube has many tutorials, and though not necessarily marine-based, they’re still helpful.

There are lots of local sewing courses available, mainly for lightweight dress, household items and quilting, but these are the basic skills you’ll need for any sewing and are fully transferable. If you think you can do it, research it all, ask people for help, take a big breath and go for it!

If you don’t want to invest in an industrial machine, why not start with a domestic machine and take on some projects with lighter-weight fabrics. I’ve successfully made curtains, external shade and window covers, fender socks, a windscoop, re-covered the saloon cushions, and even a dinghy cover (many of these projects have been published in PBO over the years).

Materials you’ll need Double-sided tape Edging material 2m of rope channel Pack of chinagraph pencils (I got through three of them!) Length of stainless steel tubing (to check fit of tubes in sprayhood) 6m of lining plastic 14m grey canvas (covers bimini, sprayhood, bridging piece and dodgers) 2m clear plastic 10 x plastic zips: 4 x 90cm, 2 x 180cm, 2 x 45cm and 2 x 20cm Velcro: 10m x 2.5cm, loop and hook separate lengths. Metal and plastic fittings: 8 x lift-the-dot fasteners, 4 x canvas to canvas press studs, 2 x webbing strap tensioners. Polyester cotton: 1 x large spool 5,000m (plenty left for other projects) Zips, edging tapes, Velcro, thread and some of the other sundries you’ll need to make a sprayhood Suppliers Josh Brown of Severn Sails is a sailmaker and canvas work professional. I gave him a list and he sourced most of my materials. He also gave me some useful pointers and guidance before I started my projects. You can also source these yourself online via kayospruce.com . Fixtures and fittings can be bought from chandleries. Time to make I only work a few hours a day when I am sewing so I would say it took me about 16 hours (four days) for the bimini from start to finish and 20 hours (five days) for the sprayhood. I do spend a lot of time measuring and checking what I am doing at every stage so work quite slowly.

Recreating the bimini – step by step

Accurate measurement is essential. To ensure that every part of the bimini would match up I drew in permanent ink on the old canvas to identify where each element fitted but transferred marks to the new canvas with a white chinagraph pencil which would rub off later.

I used the individual pieces of the bimini, once deconstructed, to draw around and copy the image directly onto the new canvas. I took care to flatten out or straighten out each individual piece. Curved pieces when flattened out take up a greater length.

The bimini has three zipped channels, one central Velcro channel and a Velcro back flap to go around the back stay. This design also has a zip inserted along the whole front face to link to my bridging piece.

When you transfer dimensions from old to new material it’s best to work from a datum. In my case I established a centre line on each piece and worked from there.

1. Place the original bimini right side down onto the new canvas and draw around it. With a white chinagraph pencil, mark the centreline, and the position of the Velcro and zip channels and the backstay opening.

2. Remove each zip and Velcro channel from the old bimini after marking their original positions. You can then measure and compare between original and new before you sew the new ones in place. Take the detached pieces (eg, the zip, seen above) and sketch the position of the individual elements (such as the zip open and closed ends). Draw around these individual pieces on the new canvas.

3. Amazingly, all eight elements at the bottom of this photo are needed to make the rear starboard zip channel and back flap of the bimini (the original three pieces at the top). Once sewn back together (see steps below) you’ll need to repeat the process for the other two roof zip channels, and the port side flap and zip channel.

4. Edge each piece of canvas with matching grey fabric tape which will protect and neaten the raw edges of the fabric/canvas. Then use double-sided sticky tape to hold the zip in place when sewing it in. This stops adjacent layers slipping during sewing with the machine.

5. A finished zip channel. Complete all the zip channels in the same manner. Use a piece of stainless tubing (the same diameter as your bimini frame) to check the newly cut zip and Velcro sections will have sufficient width to wrap or enclose the tubes.

6. The bimini’s central Velcro channel has Velcro stitched onto the reverse and right sides to allow the canvas to curl around and encase the stainless steel frame. Draw around the canvas strips, cut them to length then stitch the Velcro in place. Here I used quilting clips to hold the Velcro while sewing.

Making the bimini backstay slot

The rear of the bimini has a hole to allow the backstay to pass through it. The canvas in this section has to be cut and Velcro is used to close the gap.

7. Measure the original and cut new pieces to form the Velcro closure.

8. Mark the centre opening on the new canvas for the backstay flap and around the hole. Cut the opening and sew a Velcro flap on to each side – hooks on the lower surface and loops on the upper.

9. Edge the backstay opening and all of the outer edges of the bimini with grey tape for neatness and strength.

How to shorten zips

Choose zips with plastic teeth, as metal will rust in a marine environment. Use the original zip to measure the exact length required, including the end tapes. For the sprayhood, if you’re making new channels, measure the length of gap in which to insert the new zip. This will be from the base of the zip to the top. Mark the final length with a pen, and where to cut.

1. These stainless steel zipper top stops are used to create the end of travel of the zip slider when done up.

2. Use pliers to squeeze the metal clips closed between the teeth on both sides of the zip.

3. Cut away the excess length of zip, above the mark (on both sides), being sure to leave a bit extra to form new tape ends for attachment to the canvas.

4. Use small pieces of plastic material to cover and reinforce the unused exposed teeth of the zip. For additional strength, over-sew the zip end two or three times and double-stitch all zips along their length.

How to make a sprayhood

My sprayhood is a three-dimensional structure fitting over a demountable stainless steel frame. Before disassembly I took lots of photographs to show how the different sections are attached, and labelled each one. The four main component parts are the roof, front window section and two side panels.

The rear section had a continuous canvas tube, with scalloped handhold gaps, into which one of the stainless bars is threaded when the sprayhood is erected each season. I wanted to replace this with zipped channels so the stainless frame did not need to be dismantled to take the sprayhood off – but at the same time I wanted to retain the handholds.

1. The original sprayhood showing the port side panel, with webbing straps, joined onto the roof and window panels, prior to deconstruction. You can see the UV damage to the torn zip.

2. Lay the old roof, right sides together, onto the new canvas and draw around the entire shape. Transfer all channels, zips and handhold positions to the new canvas, allowing for a 5mm seam. Repeat for the front window panel and the two side panels.

3. To make the new zip channels I drew around the originals on the rear of the new sprayhood roof. I cut off the flaps to form the patterns for the separate zip channels, then cut along the centre length of each flap to form a pattern for the new zip opening.

4. These are the component parts that form the central zip channel and there’s a similar set for each of the two smaller curved channels.

5. The two smaller side zip channels, ready to sew back onto the new roof section.

6. The rear of the roof section with the bridging piece zips inserted and the central zip channel attached. The handhold gaps have also been edged.

Fitting the windows

Fitting the plastic window panel into the canvas is tricky, as both materials are slippery and the window can easily become distorted when stitching.

To overcome this, place the old, intact window panel over the new plastic sheet and draw around the outer edge before cutting it out.

Now lay the new plastic window directly onto the underside, or wrong side, of the new, uncut canvas panel. Use double-sided tape to hold it in place while you sew them together.

Only carefully cut out the canvas aperture once the plastic is in place.

1. Sew the new window onto the reverse side of the panel. It’ll help with the next step to first cut a small guide hole in the centre of each window panel.

2. Having marked the window aperture (allowing for a seam), the small hole now gives access to cut around the canvas to reveal the window underneath.

3. Cut small nicks in the canvas around all the curves in the windows then fold the material back underneath to form a neat edge. Hold the fabric flat against the plastic.

4. Sew around the whole of the window sections, from the front, to firmly attach the plastic into the window cut outs. I used quilting clips to hold the backfolded edge in place while machining.

5. I lined the front lower edges of the sprayhood with plastic material to prevent wear to the canvas from rubbing on the coachroof, then attached the new webbing strips (not forgetting to incorporate the clips before sewing).

6. Here are the four sections of the sprayhood prior to being joined back into one three dimensional structure.

7. Sew the sections, right sides together, with a single seam, and then over-sew a second layer of stitching on the right (or outside) of the canvas for additional strength.

8. The final sewing task is to secure the prefabricated bolt rope tape into the base and sides of the front window panel. The bolt rope slides into a permanent plastic fitting on the coachroof and holds the sprayhood down at the front of the cockpit.

9. Reassemble the sprayhood on the boat before making a hole for the mainsheet. A laser pointer from the pulley block to the winch accurately positions it.

Sprayhood – bimini bridge

To cover the gap between the sprayhood and bimini when we are not sailing we have a bridging piece, which is attached with zips.

My detachable bridging piece joins to the sprayhood by the three front zips (the gaps are where the sprayhood handhold are) and then to the bimini by the one long rear zip

Originally published in PBO Aug19

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Explore Tecsew’s extensive Sprayhood Gallery to discover a world of bespoke craftsmanship. featuring OEM designs supplied to top UK yacht dealerships and custom solutions crafted for private clients worldwide.

Utilising advanced 3D CAD technology, CNC cutting, and precise Laser scanning that, we deliver Sprayhoods that set the standard for fit, performance, and aesthetic appeal. Experience the difference that precision design and a commitment to quality can make for your yacht.

Tecsew’s proprietary technology, combined with precise boat model scanning, enhances the design and performance of their Sprayhoods, ensuring a superior fit and functionality.

Tecsew has been at the forefront of Sprayhood design since 1984. Their commitment to innovation is evident in the wide distribution of their Sprayhoods, reaching as far as Australia and across continents from Europe to South America.

Highlighting their dedication to quality and precision, Tecsew provides detailed product photography for easy self-fitting and is recognised as a preferred supplier by UK yacht dealerships. Their versatility in Sprayhood manufacturing includes custom designs and adaptations for existing setups, ensuring every yacht owner’s needs are met with expertise.

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We also show designs for replacements for certain production boats – what we call recovers – where the existing frame and fittings are utilised. These boats will have more than one design, but we can usually supply measurements to check we have the correct design on file.

View details of our full range of products and services relating to Sprayhoods and talk through specifications with us, and also discover our dedicated Sprayhood Customisation and Extras page to learn more about our ability to tailor to your every notion.

Contact our enthusiastic, friendly team of boating experts on 02392 556548 to discuss Sprayhood designs and your specific needs today or visit our contact page or use the form at the bottom of this page to submit an enquiry.

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Our standard sprayhoods are made from marine grade acrylic, with 2 windows and provisions for 2 frames with push through sleeves.

Additional windows: £35

Zip sleeve: £15 per meter

Drop down zip window: £60

Frames made from 316 stainless steel, 19mm x 1 mm thick tube bent to suit boat on site: £120+VAt + deck fittings if required per hoop.

Spray hood shown below is a far larger and more complex hood with 3 bars, zip sleeves, side windows, handle bar sleeves, halyards cut outs and lots of hull fittings.

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We pride ourselves in making well fitting covers. These are usually always given personal attention on board. We will visit your yacht to measure up or take a pattern to ensure a perfect fit, then revisit to install the cover on board.

Our covers are manufactured in acrylic canvas for Sprayhoods, sail covers and spray dodgers. For winter covers and larger heavy duty boat covers Topgun a durable polyester fabric is used.

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The frames can be jointed for ease of stowing. The frames are set up to the desired shape and patterned over, to produce a polythene duplicate of what is required. This means that you can see the hood and or enclosure before it’s made up in the fabric and make sure that windows and doors etc are where they are best suited for your use on board.

We then return to the boat to install the covers, to align fasteners and correctly tension the hood.

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Winter covers are usually made to measure, fitted once for rig slots, mooring line access, doors and areas of chafe reinforced. We return to install finally ensuring the boats well wrapped up for the winter.

Sail Covers and Dodgers

Sail covers and dodgers are made out of a breathable acrylic canvas, allowing the sail to breathe when under cover. Coated fabrics are not used for this application as they can encourage mildew and rub off. Coated fabrics are only used where maximum water resistance is required.

Please remember that we also valet and reproof all types of covers as part of our valeting service. Regular valeting will ensure your covers are checked and prepared for the coming seasons giving you the maximum life out of your investment.

All our covers carry a three year guarantee against failure in materials and workmanship.

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Yachting Monthly

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Best canvas cleaners: We test 10 options for getting your sprayhood clean

• Theo Stocker
• March 12, 2021

We test 10 of the best canvas cleaners, plus two budget options, to find the best product to get your sprayhood and sail covers back to their best

The canvas cleaners tested by the Yachting Monthly team. Credit: Graham Snook

As boats emerge from winter with algae-green sail covers and sprayhoods, the Yachting Monthly team go in search of the best canvas cleaners.

At the start of the season, if your boat has lain neglected through the damp, cold winter, it may have taken on a tinge of green.

Nowhere more so than on her sprayhood and sail cover is the blight of mildew and algae to be seen, growing profusely on the damp and dirty surfaces. It’s time for a spring clean. When we came to clean the neglected-looking canvas of a Sadler 32, we discovered a bewildering array of canvas cleaners on offer.

There are well over half a dozen canvas cleaners on the chandler’s shelves, as well as a few everyday household products that are rumoured to do the trick.

As we were playing around with chemicals, safety of use and their environmental impact was important. Worryingly, some were marked as ‘extremely hazardous to skin, eyes, and marine life.’

A few canvas cleaners were clear winners, doing what they claimed within a short space of time.

Looking to clean canvas seats? Check out YBW’s guide to the best boat seat cleaners .

Best canvas cleaners available right now

Credit: Graham Snook

Euromeci Yachtline Muffa Net

Specifications Size: 750ml Active Ingredients: Sodium hypochlorite, active CI. <5% Use: Spray on

The instructions for Muffa Net, having been translated, were vague.

Despite warnings of ‘extreme danger to eyes, skin and marine life’, the solution was to be sprayed straight from the bottle to saturate the fabric before leaving it to soak and then rinsing.

We disliked the idea of the bleach-based solution becoming airborne and getting into lungs and eyes, so proceeded with caution.

It removed a fair amount of dirt, though some scrubbing was required to lift the dirt off the canvas. This was the strongest bleach solution we tested.

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Renovo Boat Canvas Cleaner

Specifications Size: 500ml Active Ingredients: Non-ionic surfactant Use: Brush onAfter a quick brush off, the fabric was dampened with water before the neat Renovo Boat Canvas Cleaner was ‘painted’ on to the fabric using a brush.

We left the solution for 45 minutes before giving it a scrub and rinse.

It was a slightly more involved process than some of the other cleaners, requiring a few more stages.

Results were reasonable but seemed more reliant on the scrubbing we’d done, as dirt was still visible where the grooves in the pontoon had prevented the fabric from being properly scrubbed.

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Starbrite Fabric Cleaner & Protectant with PTEF

Runner-up in our test

Specifications Size: 1 litre Active Ingredients: Non-ionic surfactants, EDTA, d-Limonene, PTEF Use: Spray on

A simple cleaner to use, we sprayed this on, gave it a scrub and rinsed it off.

It is advertising as safe on marine fabrics and did not come with any major environmental warnings.

It is not bleach based and appeared to have much less impact on the colour of the canvas than other products.

It produced impressive results, even where the fabric was less well scrubbed.

Also laced with PTEF, or Teflon, it is designed to reduce UV damage and to repel dirt, although we weren’t able to test this claim.

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Fabsil Universal Cleaner

Best on test

Specifications Size: 300ml Active Ingredients: <5% non-ionic surfactants, benzisothiazol Use: Dilute 100ml in 5L of water

Designed to be used on any outdoor fabrics, including tents and garden furniture, this product was quick and easy to use.

It is also claimed to maintain water-repellancy but we were not able to test this accurately.

The canvas was first dampened, and then lightly scrubbed with the solution before being rinsed.

It was quickly apparent that the green mould was largely dealt with and the canvas was back to its original blue colour.

This was hands down the easiest to use and most effective of all the products.

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Starbrite Sail & Canvas Cleaner

Specifications Size: 300ml Active Ingredients: <5% non-ionic and cationic surfactants, EDTA, d-limonene Use: Dilute 1:4 with water

The cloth must be dampened before the solution is applied and given a light scrub and then a rinse.

It worked well, assisted by a bit of elbow grease.

On all but the most stained parts of the cover, it left the fabric a nice bright blue colour, so it was certainly doing something.

The addition of a natural cleaning agent such as Limonene seemed to be effective without being too harsh, although I can’t vouch for how kind it is to the fabric.

Iosso Mold & Mildew Stain Remover

Specifications Size: 340g Active Ingredients: Pentasodium tipolyphosphate Use: Dissolve 1 scoop per litre of water

Iosso is a non-chlorine based cleaner that claims to tackle stains as well as mold and mildew.

The instructions specified applying with a sponge, leaving to soak for 15 minutes before giving the canvas a light brush and rinsing.

Most of the green colouring was removed, but the darker stains were not removed.

It is possible that this cleaner is kinder to the fabric than other products, and may well be better at removing mildew if left to soak.

Wessex Sail Cleaner

Specifications Size: 750ml Active Ingredients: Tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetraacetate, alcohol ethoxylate Use: Spray on

Wessex Sail Cleaner is sprayed on and wiped clean and does not need rinsing.

It is a non-bleach-based product so is entirely safe on your stitching and is also biodegradable.

Having given a generous spray, this scented cleaner smells like school corridors the world over.

Having left it to soak for a few minutes, we gave it a wipe and a good amount of grime came away, but it needed a bit of a scrub for tougher stains and did not leave the fabric looking particularly clean.

This might be more effective on more waterproof sail cloth; it tackled the worst of the dirt, but did not wipe totally clean.

Everbuild Sugar Soap

Best Budget Buy

Specifications Size: 5o0ml Active Ingredients: Methyl isothiazolin, benzisothiazol, <5% non-ionic and anionic sufactants Use: Spray on

A cleaning product readily available from DIY stores, sugar soap has been around for a long time as way of removing almost any kind of dirt from around the house.

It is inexpensive, and worked moderately well, as long as it was scrubbed well.

It was easy to apply using the spray bottle, or it could be dissolved in water and applied by sponge.

It rinsed out easily, although it does contain biocides, so potentially less good for the environment, should it get into the water.

Yachticon Sail and Canvas Cleaner

Specifications Size: 5o0ml Active Ingredients: 5-15% soap, <5% non-ionic sufactants Use: Dilute 50ml in 3.5 litres of water

A long-acting product, this is designed to be sponged on to the canvas as soaked for up to 12 hours or as long as possible, although it shouldn’t be allow to dry out.

It should then be brushed before being rinsed.

We were able to test this over a few hours, though not the full 12, and found that the canvas dried more quickly than expected.

It was a more involved process than other cleaners, and produced moderately good results.

Perhaps if it had been kept soaked for 12 hours, better results would have been achieved, but we questioned whether this was a practical expectation.

Brinton Patio Magic!

Specifications Size: 2.5 litres Active Ingredients: 5-15% benzalkonium chloride Use: Dilute 1:4 with water

This is the product that the forums can’t recommend highly enough.

Not a marine-specific product, it is reputed to keep mould and growth away on all surfaces.

Once concern is the very clear warning that this product is extremely hazardous to marine life, skin and eyes.

If it is going to be applied, it should therefore be done on the hard.

It doesn’t contain bleach, however, so is safe on that count.

It is brushed or sprayed on to dry canvas and then left to dry for a latest five hours.

In our test, the algae turned from green to white and was clearly killed.

The canvas did not come clean, but in time it may have done.

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Which were the best canvas cleaners on test?

There is a wide range of canvas cleaners on the market.

In general, targeted products that are designed for the job perform better than generic cleaning products, although we were surprised by how well sugar soap performed.

At under £4 per bottle, Everbuild Sugar Soap was our best budget buy.

A number of the products contained bleach, which kills the mildew and algae spores but risks weakening stitching, so we would prefer not to use bleach-based cleaners on canvas.

Most products contained some form of surfactants and also biocides.

Clearly these need to be kept out of the water and off the skin where possible, particularly the more aggressive products such as Patio Magic , though this is effective over a long period of time.

Fabsil Universal Cleaner worked quickly, easily and effectively with a minimum amount of fuss, without visibly fading or harming the canvas at all. It was also fairly inexpensive and as a result of this, it became our favourite product.

A close second was Starbrite’s Fabric Cleaner & Protectant with PTEF . This seemed to work better than the company’s simpler Sail & Canvas Cleaner .

With a spray bottle it was easy to use, left the canvas clean without having to scrub too hard, and had the added benefit of protecting the fabric in one product.

Whatever product you use, it is definitely worth reproofing the fabric.

It won’t make it totally waterproof, but it’ll help keep your canvas in the best possible condition throughout the entire season.

How we tested to find the best canvas cleaners

The 10ft-long sail cover was removed from the boom for ease.

The algae had grown heavily on the external underside of the sail cover, and less so on the drier upper sides.

We marked out 13 equal stripes across the width of the sail cover and labelled them, assigning one product to each strip.

Given the hazardous nature of some of these chemicals, we wore waterproofs, wellies and gloves, and spread a plastic sheet under the sail cover to stop leakage into the sea.

We then followed the instructions on the packaging as closely as possible, taking care to avoid contaminating adjacent sections.

Where scrubbing was prescribed, this was done for two minutes.

We then hung up the cover to dry and compared before-and-after photos to establish which had produced the best results.

Of the 13 spaces, three were control sections using common household products: non-biological washing powder, washing-up liquid and plain water.

Care for canvas

Make sure you always read the instructions. Credit: Graham Snook

Before setting about cleaning, I sought the advice of some experts.

Gosport-based Tecsew specialise in canvas for boats, from cushions to cockpit tents.

Try to turn your boat occasionally, the north-facing side will suffer worse growth

Director John Bland shared his advice for caring for canvas:

• Clean your canvas in situ. It’ll be an easier job so is more likely to happen. Even just a quick brush with some water will keep organic matter off and prevent growth.
• Avoid bleach-based products where possible as bleach weakens fibres, particularly stitching, shortening the life of your covers. Bleach is effective, however, as it kills the spores that cause mildew.
• Keep your canvas as dry as possible because mould and algae thrive on damp cloth. Turning your boat occasionally will help dry out both sides: the north side will have worse growth.
• On the hard, keep your boat away from trees: the shade, moisture and organic matter from plants and animals makes growth much worse.
• Canvas is permeable to prevent condensation and is not meant to be fully waterproof. Reproof it with acrylic canvas proofer once you’ve cleaned it to help water bead up and run off, and to stop dirt sticking.
• Don’t get these products on the vinyl windows as they will mark and damage them. If you do, wash off quickly.

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At Kalechesmeden, we have extensive experience in making coatings and canopies for boats, and we can also make sprayhoods, which are a type of canopy primarily used for sailing boats.

We can make sprayhoods in many different sizes and the quality is of the highest. So, do you have a sailboat that needs a new sprayhood? Then, we can help you!

In addition, we can supply you with new frames for your sprayhood if you need them. We offer frames in galvanized aluminium or stainless steel.

However, we will, in most cases, recommend aluminium tubes, as these are lighter than the stainless steel type. At the same time, stainless steel tubes can mirror the sun, thereby creating "brand marks" in the window material.

Beautiful sprayhood in high quality

We value quality and design really highly. That is why we make every effort to ensure that our sprayhood is of the very best quality, and fits perfectly with your sailing boat.

It is important that a sprayhood is of high quality and made of strong material because it must handle heavy wind loads, as well as the weather, when it is in front of the boat and the screen is covered.

Even though the sprayhood is not intended as a shelter for you to can sit and relax under, we are also able to make a cockpit which can be connected to the sprayhood, so you can use more areas on your boat.

In addition to design and quality, we also see it as a natural part of our work that you, as a customer, must be fully satisfied. Therefore, we deliver sprayhoods only at competitive prices, we always comply with our agreement and we deliver the work on the agreed date.

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Do you have a sailboat which needs a new sprayhood? Then we are absolutely the right people to contact.

You can contact us on phone (+45) 49 20 11 44 or send us an e-mail through our offer form: you will find our offer form by clicking here . Tell us your boat's dimensions and we can offer you a great deal on a sprayhood. Find some inspiration for your new sprayhood by clicking here .

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​We offer canopies and other covers for all boats, with unique fit and elegant design. If you are missing a cover for your boat, we measure it up, so that the boat can be protected throughout the winter. We deliver quality work at competitive prices and always comply with agreed terms and delivery times.​​

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​We have a large hall in Elsinore where you can leave you trailer boat if you would like us to create a new canopy for your boat. That makes it easy to get a new cover, canopy, cushions and more, even in bad weather. If this might interest you, please don't hesitate to contact us by phone: (+45) 49 20 11 44 .

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These Sprayhoods are available for the Dabber, Lugger, Longboat and Coaster in Acrylic Canvas or Weathermax

The sprayhoods have Alloy frames, for a surcharge we can supply a stainless steel frame instead

We can supply the canvas only, if you already have the frame.

• PVC/Poly Colours: - Red - White - Blue - Green
• Weathermax 80 Colours: - Navy (Standard) - Forest Green (Surcharge) - White (Surcharge) - Burgundy (Surcharge)
• PVC/Poly: This is a heavy duty PVC on Polyester, which is easy to wipe down and keep clean. The colour choices are Red, White, Blue or Green.
• Weathermax 80: This is a new material to us, and we are pleased with the look and feel of it. The Weathermax 80 has several benefits over the PVC, it is lighter to handle, more flexible when taking off and putting on your boat, has a UP Factor of 50 and mildew resistant, so would be ideal for sprayhoods, tents and covers. The colour choices are Navy (Standard) Forest Green, White and Burgundy are available at a surcharge of £50.00. The life-span of each is much the same.

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Essential for regatta sailors! Compact, sporty design, the sprayhood is designed to protect the entrance to the companionway and the skipper during watches from seaspray.

Small, light, and fitted with wide windows, it allows for navigation with the hood open and optimizes racing gestures and time.

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This nice little open boat or cove boat needed some shelter. Rather than build a solid cuddy the client wanted a folding fabric cuddy, usually called a Sprayhood. The beauty of this is that the sprayhood can be dropped flat in seconds to give more deck space or erected to give shelter. This one is made in Navy Blue Coated Acrylic Canvas and has two Clearview pvc windows for good vsiability. As well as that, we made a detachable cover for the rest of the boat to help keep the boat clean whilst on it’s trailer or mooring. If you want to bring your boat to us for a similar job then please contact us on 01736 754659.

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...we specialise in high quality made-to-measure boat covers, spray hoods, dodgers, stac systems, sail covers, Biminis, tonneau covers in fact ANY covers for your boats whether sail or power. We make sails, and have a great repair facility for fast turn arounds for both sails and covers. We undertake upholstery and much, much more! We are based on the UK East Coast at Woolverstone Marina on the River Orwell and our workshop has just been extended so that we are able to keep pace with our ever expanding workload. All of our products are tailor made to your specific requirements and as part of our service, we offer an on-board consultation .

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Of course we don’t just make sails and boat covers, we have the facilities to make almost anything. This year for instance we have made Hot tub covers, various Shades for architectural purposes, swimming pool covers, gazebos, strange tepee type covers, stage props etc etc. We are able to quote and manufacture Stac Pacs, Sail Covers, Dodgers and Dinghy covers, by using our downloadable forms. Please go to our enquiry page for details - distance is no longer a problem!

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MARINE: SPRAYHOOD RECOVERING

Instructions on sequence for recovering an existing sprayhood to give an idea of the project involvement.

The information given is a guideline only, based on the most common sprayhood construction.

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