Tyvek

[Tipiguy]

I am very curious if anyone has experimented using Tyvek house wrap to cover a canoe instead of canvas? It is much lighter, waterproof, and would require almost no filler. It is very strong and is paintable. It also will not mold and is paintable. I imagine it may lose its "breathability" if painted but is much cheaper than canvas. I realize that it is not a traditional material but after a nightmare removing fiberglass at least this material will easily be removed if it fails.

Anyone experiment with it or if I decide to do it I will be the crash test dummy?

Tipiguy

 

[JClearwater]

If you want something lighter than canvas use dacron. Use the search function at top right to find out all about it.

Jim C.

 

[Rob Stevens]

I don't think Tyvek would be very durable.

 

[pklonowski]

I would also wonder if Tyvek would have enough stretch and give to work with the compound curves of the canoe. But what the heck, try it & see!

 

[Gil Cramer]

Try Tyvek, and let everyone know how it works.

 

[Rick L]

don't forget your life jacket

 

[Tipiguy]

don't forget your life jacket

I always wear a vest.