Canvas tops 2

[Baitwaster]

I been trying to waterproof my canvas top for like three seasons now, I've paid as much as $120 to watch the water bead away from my helm and all the $$ invested in my equp.I did a little research online and found that That 303 stuff is overpriced!!! It did work pretty good though, I read that if you mix 1/3 turpentine with 2/3 soybean oil it will work just fine!!! I opted to try Thompson's Water seal. They have a new product out that is water based so after soaking the top with it...this is where the funny kicks in! I put it in our dryer. You know if it's raining and your working on the boat there's no time to wait 12 hrs. I took it out and water ran away from it like it was on a 500 degree hot plate! The test of time will tell. If nothing else at least the old lady's uniform will be waterproof!!!

[Fishin Dude]

I use that overpriced 303 stuff. Let us know periodically how the Thompson's is holding up.    <'((((><

[Baitwaster]

My local Ace hardware can order a gallon of 303 for $49. West Marine wanted $100+ There's no markup on that eh? So far it held up pretty good, the water doesn't bead off but it doesn't leak either.

[wb]

I bought a gallon of the Pure Oceans waterproofer to try from WM. Was about $45 couple years back. This is the second full year, still beading nicely. My top takes a beating from the sh!tgulls in the slip but so far so good. Still have at least another application left, maybe 2.

[Baitwaster]

Some really heavy rain past few days and...Still dry! And it kinda softened it up like when you put snowseal on work boots. I did shrink the cover though, Tip of the day... DON'T GET IN A HURRY AND PUT IT IN THE DRYER ON HOT!!! Now I need visegrips to snap it on! Wet Lines.