Where to buy Canvas by the yard

[Jersey Guy]

I know of an upholsterer who will make me a cockpit or mooring cover if I get him the materials.
Does anyone know where I can get canvas and the necessary supplies to make a cover?

 

[JimS123]

I leave constructing boat canvas to the experts, but I have made numerous "shades" for the patio and the boat as well. (OK, I design, measure, cut and install grommets or snaps and the wife does the sewing.)

At any rate, a gazillion colors and weight grades of sunbrella are available by the yard at a bunch of sites of fleabay. Maybe even amazon as well.

Now, if you truly want "canvas", I have bought many a tarp online, and then cut it up for a cover. My Dad was an expert canvas maker (Navy teachings) and his covers beat sunbrella every day to sunday.

Just google what you want.

 

[Scott Danforth]

start with on-line places like sail-rite or reliatex. or simply google on-line marine canvas

however your "upholsterer" must not operate a shop, as every shop gets a better deal than most people do. expect to pay a lot for cut-yardage

also, you will need to buy an extra yard or two for mistakes (they happen)

 

[Chris1956]

For Bimini tops and navy tops you will want Sunbrella.

 

[Lowlysubaruguy]

Perfect fit will now sell and ship direct to most places. They carry many brands including sunbrella which is a very good material for boat covers.