I have a Kelty car tarp that ripped in high winds so, instead of replacing it with another one that is likely to do the same I was thinking of having a sailmaker cut some higher strength material in the same pattern. If anyone can provide a custom canvas/sailmaker that has reasonable prices it would be most appreciated. Thanks!!
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Jr_Explorer
Explorer
SLO Sail & Canvas in San Luis Obispo, CA. These are the folks that make the aftermarket and improved storm cover for the Flippac.
http://www.slosailandcanvas.com/
http://www.slosailandcanvas.com/
My guess is it won't be cheap. Maybe buy a used sail and have it recut.
http://www.minneysyachtsurplus.com
Right next door to Minney's is a Doyle sail loft. I had him make me sails before.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kettenhofen-Marine-Doyle-Sails-Newport-Beach/136314949774349
He also has used sails. Problem with used sails is that they might smell.
Another option is to find somebody who works with canvas. You should be able to find that locally.
http://www.minneysyachtsurplus.com
Right next door to Minney's is a Doyle sail loft. I had him make me sails before.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kettenhofen-Marine-Doyle-Sails-Newport-Beach/136314949774349
He also has used sails. Problem with used sails is that they might smell.
Another option is to find somebody who works with canvas. You should be able to find that locally.
Lemsteraak
Adventurer
You might want to research materials for your application.
Kelty tarps use polyester fabric, which is excellent because it doesn't stretch when wet but has a downside that it doesn't like abrasion.
You might want to look at MSR which uses nylon instead in their designs. Nylon stretches, especially when wet but it is much stronger and handles abrasion better. Might be better for areas where you have high winds. Their edges are curved using a wing design that stands high winds. I haven't used their new stuff but I have some of their older awnings that were designed by Bill Moss. They are legendary for light weight and durability.
I second Sailrite, great resource.
Oh, I don't mean to dis Kelty in any way, I have a couple of their tarps too. Good bang for the buck.
Kelty tarps use polyester fabric, which is excellent because it doesn't stretch when wet but has a downside that it doesn't like abrasion.
You might want to look at MSR which uses nylon instead in their designs. Nylon stretches, especially when wet but it is much stronger and handles abrasion better. Might be better for areas where you have high winds. Their edges are curved using a wing design that stands high winds. I haven't used their new stuff but I have some of their older awnings that were designed by Bill Moss. They are legendary for light weight and durability.
I second Sailrite, great resource.
Oh, I don't mean to dis Kelty in any way, I have a couple of their tarps too. Good bang for the buck.
Stumpalump
Expedition Leader
You can try Dave at Bullet sails. Ask him what he has in odd or leftover material.
http://www.bulletsails.com/
http://www.bulletsails.com/