Wanted Navy blue canvas patch

[James Byford]

Hello,

I'm doing some refurbishment of my dodgers (not yet tackled the sprayhood and stackpack) and I have one eyelet missing, which appears to have been ripped out. I need to put a patch of canvas on first, to strengthen the area, before putting on a new eyelet.

I also have a small rip in one which could do with a small patch cover.

Does anybody have any old, navy blue canvas they have lying around which they have replaced, but not yet thrown away? I'm after a few patches, about 5 inches square.

Happy to pay for postage.

TIA
James.

 

[Jeff Williams]

Sailmakers usually also make dodgers and spray hoods. You may find one locally that has an oddments bin of leftovers.

 

[James Byford]

Sailmakers usually also make dodgers and spray hoods. You may find one locally that has an oddments bin of leftovers.

Yes, I did think that. Will be my next stop, although I'm based in London so limited options.

 

[Mark Cady]

Unless you know the manufacturer of the materiel and its colour it may not be Navy Blue. Most sailmakers will sell you a small offcut but there are a surprising amount of Blues from each manufacturer looking at photos doesn't help much.

Mark

 

[James Byford]

Hi Mark,
I had the same thoughts and have no idea who the manufacturer was, however, I'm half hoping most navy blues will be similar enough, and a second hand patch may be faded enough to blend in more than new.

James.

 

[Micky Barnes]

James, I have my old Kemps manuctured blue sailstacker. Was keeping it in case it was useful for repairs or making outboard cover,etc. I have cut an 18" square of the material and will post it to you. I see your email address in the Handbook and will send an email. Micky

 

[Maggie Cameron]

You could request samples from manufactureres