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Before you start folding, make sure the canopy is clean and dry. Check for dirt, pollen, etc. If there is any, gently brush it off. If you want to do a more thorough cleaning, you may clean the cover with warm water and a very gentle soap; anything harsh, such as bleach, will ruin the water repellant formula. Removing the cover takes two people, so grab a friend and let’s get started.
As summer comes to an end and the weather is getting cooler, it's time to start thinking about the fall clean up around the cabin. Part of that clean up includes the ever difficult folding of the boat lift canopy cover. At an average of 24 ft long and 15 pounds it's not like folding a bed sheet. Here are the steps we suggest for folding your canopy cover for storage. We do stress that it’s important to store things correctly so they aren’t damaged for future use. This includes canopy covers.
Step 4: Bring one end of the folded cover to the other, as if you were hanging a towel. Starting at the fold, tightly roll up the fabric, pressing out air as you go, until you reach the end. Store the cover in a dry, safe location for next year’s use.
Step 4: Bring one end of the folded cover to the other, as if you were hanging a towel. Starting at the fold, tightly roll up the fabric, pressing out air as you go, until you reach the end. Store the cover in a dry, safe location for next year’s use.
These instructions also apply to ShoreMaster’s curved canopy covers; the folded ends do not have to be a straight line. Just tuck the corners as well as the ruffles on of vinyl covers as best you can. If you need assistance determining which canopy system is best for your boat, feel free to contact us for further information and guidance. here
Step 2: Begin horizontally folding the cover, much as you would a sleeping bag. Fold approximately 1 ½ feet of cover at a time. Smooth out the fabric with each fold or two. Stop folding when you reach the halfway point.
Step 1: Place the frame on level ground. Position a person at each end. You also may lift the cover off the frame and lay it flat on the ground.
Step 3: Fold the cover in the same manner from the opposite side. Fold one side over the other when the two sides meet. Smooth out the fabric.
Before you start folding, make sure the canopy is clean and dry. Check for dirt, pollen, etc. If there is any, gently brush it off. If you want to do a more thorough cleaning, you may clean the cover with warm water and a very gentle soap; anything harsh, such as bleach, will ruin the water repellant formula. Removing the cover takes two people, so grab a friend and let’s get started. here
The air is getting cooler and the days shorter and as the leaves change and drift to the ground we accept that the season is drawing to a close. As much as we may wish for just one more, sunny weekend to get out on the water, the turning earth has other plans and those nice fall weekends are disappearing fast. Winter will be here soon and there are a few housekeeping chores to take care of that will make next season all that it should be. If you have a boat lift without additional accessories such as a canopy, boat lift motor, or a solar charging kit, then your job is to simply get the lift up on shore where it will be safe from ice flow. However, if you do have some or all of these accessories then you should take care to remove and store these before the weather shifts.
If you have a vinyl canopy cover then the cleaning and storage of the canopy will require that you first remove the canopy from the lift. Once removed, spread the canopy out on a flat clean surface; grass is fine but you should avoid damp or freshly mowed areas as this may increase the work you end up doing. Use a vinyl cleaner, that is recommended for your material, or, better and safer yet, use warm, soapy water and a soft bristled brush to gently clean the surface. Rinse well and allow the canopy to dry. Once the material has thoroughly dried you may want to apply a vinyl protectant with a cloth or paper towel and allow this to dry as well. Before applying any chemical cleaner or protectant to your canopy, you should do your homework. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer and inquire about the proper product to use. here
To store the canopy, carefully fold the canopy in on itself several times until it resembles a strip 18”-24” wide and then roll the canopy into a roll that is manageable. Many canopies will come with their own storage bag but if yours did not, take care not to store the canopy in a plastic or otherwise un-breathable material. The canopy should be allowed to “rest” in a protective bag or box that allows for proper air movement. If the bag does not allow the canopy to breathe, then moisture could accumulate and promote molds and mildew in the off season, ultimately making your canopy’s life-span shorter. The stitching and seams that hold your canopy together should be kept as clean and dry as possible to avoid the failure of these areas from exposure to moisture, mold and dry-rot as the years roll by.
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