Spring Is Almost Here — Is Your Boat Ready? As the ice begins to thaw and longer days return to our Michigan lakes, it won’t be long before boats are back on the water. But before that first launch, now is the perfect time to take a closer look at your canvas. Winter storage can be tough on marine fabric. Covers that looked “fine” in the fall often reveal worn stitching, cloudy vinyl windows, stretched seams, or small tears once opened in the spring sun. Left unaddressed, the

Owning a boat means enjoying time on the water—but it also means maintaining the materials that protect your investment. Your marine canvas is constantly exposed to sun, wind, rain, salt, and movement, so it’s natural that wear and tear will occur. The good news? Most boat canvas issues are completely preventable with proper care and periodic maintenance. Here are the five most common marine canvas repairs  we see—and how you can keep your canvas looking and performing its be

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