Bimini Top Seam Sealer

[Markerboy1]

From day one the seams on Crestliner Supper Hawk Bimini-Top leak during heavy rains and was wondering if anyone has had this issue. I was thinking of using a tent seam sealer. Anyone have a recommendation or brand/source

Thanks

MB1

[kenais]

I've used Seam Grip Seam Sealer on everything from tents to waders and it works great. It stays flexible when cured and is permanent. I used it on a tent in '93 and the seams have been trouble/leak free since. Its important to take your time and follow the instructions. I like to throw some baby powder on it after it cures so that it isn't tacky.

The brand is McNett and you can find it any camping store.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Man, where is my mind? Every time I see this post I think it says bikini top

[CAMAN]

If the water is just wicking through the thread I would give it a good thick coat of a spray-on silicone based water proofer like Camp Dry.

If its coming through the needle holes, then you will probably need to use a seam sealer. Seam sealers are urethane based and will yellow over time and look like cr@p, so I would stay from them unless absolutely needed.

A tip for all to know about marine tops, if it is at all wet, DO NOT TOUCH, it disrupts the fabric fibers and will make a greater possibility for it to leak. Let it dry before doing anything to it.