Nordern Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I already bought the patch kit from Otter but I'd like to know if there are any special techniques involved with patching the canvas. Thanks for any input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigslugger Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Use fishing line and a needle to attach it. The fabric glue they give you doesn't work at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Cut circles not squares. The corners on squares catch and peel. The best thing is to patch on both sides with the adhesive they give you. sewing of course would hold best but there are plenty of great canvas glues out there you can use.I used a product, I think it was called Tare Mender, and had good results with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambjm Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I belong to a fishing club and one of the members uses Shoe Goo for canvas repairs and says it works great. I am going to try it on my Otter this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhjr Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Cut circles not squares. The corners on squares catch and peel.Good tip. I've been having some issues with the patches I put on doing that (catching and peeling). When it's time to replace them I'll try the circle trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 This is what I used to repair my fish house. Bought it from Canvas Craft but I have seen it at hardware stores. Works great and sets up fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordern Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thank you all for the good tips. Sorry thing is I still have the Otter in the bed of my truck. I just hate to give up but all of the lakes around me are wide open. Guess it's time to dig out the fishing boat...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opsirc Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I had to repair a hole in my eskimo. used the tare mender, but still sew it afterwards. been a couple of years and still holding strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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