There are two materials used that are similar to what you describe. The
first is Weblon, which is rather heavy, but strong. The newest product is
called Stamoid and is a product of the Forbo Corporation, which has its US
headquarters in New Jersey. Stamoid is available in two weights, the lighter
being coated on just one side and the heavier being coated on both sides.I
think they normally recommend the heavier weight for biminis. It is very
strong while being rather light in weight. It comes in about a dozen solid
colors. Most marine custom canvas shops are familiar with it. I think you
may even find a web site using the name Stamoid.
We noticed quite a few biminis at the Miami Boat Show done with this
material and it is beautiful as well as very waterproof. We are having
biminis made of Stamoid for a boat being built in Canada.
If you have trouble finding it, let me know and I will check with our canvas
shop.
Vic McCloskey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Myrna or Bob Siegel" thesiegels@erols.com
To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 7:07 PM
Subject: TWL: fabric for flybridge top and enclosure
have seen a form of Sunbrella which has some sort of vinyl-type finish
bonded to inside so it is leakproof. anyone with expeience/knowledge of
this or similar fabric?
There are two materials used that are similar to what you describe. The
first is Weblon, which is rather heavy, but strong. The newest product is
called Stamoid and is a product of the Forbo Corporation, which has its US
headquarters in New Jersey. Stamoid is available in two weights, the lighter
being coated on just one side and the heavier being coated on both sides.I
think they normally recommend the heavier weight for biminis. It is very
strong while being rather light in weight. It comes in about a dozen solid
colors. Most marine custom canvas shops are familiar with it. I think you
may even find a web site using the name Stamoid.
We noticed quite a few biminis at the Miami Boat Show done with this
material and it is beautiful as well as very waterproof. We are having
biminis made of Stamoid for a boat being built in Canada.
If you have trouble finding it, let me know and I will check with our canvas
shop.
Vic McCloskey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Myrna or Bob Siegel" <thesiegels@erols.com>
To: <trawler-world-list@samurai.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 7:07 PM
Subject: TWL: fabric for flybridge top and enclosure
> have seen a form of Sunbrella which has some sort of vinyl-type finish
> bonded to inside so it is leakproof. anyone with expeience/knowledge of
> this or similar fabric?
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>
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