How Do You Make A Kayak Cover?
Severe weather and persistent exposure to the sun will damage your kayak. Though kayaks are made of durable material, such as polyethylene plastics and coated fiberglass, prolonged exposure can reduce their durable exterior and shorten a kayak’s lifespan. If you store your kayak outside, protect it from the elements by making a basic kayak cover. Step 1 Measure your kayak’s length, width and height. Add 4 feet to the length measurement. Multiply both your width and height by two, add 2 feet and total the numbers. Multiply (length + 4 feet) by (2 x width + 2 feet x height + 2 feet) to determine your tarp’s minimum size. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5016869/193719_Full.jpg’); }); A complete tarp snap kit. If your kayak will be frequently exposed to the sun, purchase a heavy-duty silver tarp for increased UV protection. If your kayak will be mostly in the shade, a standard
