sandydlc
Active Member
This is more of a cautionary tale for boaters who have canvas and isinglass on their boats.
When we purchased our 2010 450 DA last month one of the major issues it had from a cosmetic standpoint was the isinglass that had been completely ruined by the previous owner. Here is a picture:
http://amzn.to/1UtEwJP
Apparently the previous owner had put the isinglass away when it was wet and where the isinglass pieces were touching, then he left it in the aft storage trunk. Needless to say when he retrieved it, the isinglass was partially stuck together, cracked in one panel and scratched beyond repair.
One of the conditions of sale was to replace the isinglass which was finally done just a couple of weeks ago. Look at the difference:
http://amzn.to/1Y1fwYG
We're obviously not going to repeat the previous owners' storage habits but I'm wondering what CSR members are doing to preserve and maintain their isinglass in a pristine/like-new condition. We already know about Plexus for cleaning/polishing it but I'm wondering if storing it flat or rolled is recommended? I'm thinking about purchasing some microfleece or other fabric to layer in between the separate sheets of isinglass. Just wondering what others are doing?
Thanks!!
Sandy
When we purchased our 2010 450 DA last month one of the major issues it had from a cosmetic standpoint was the isinglass that had been completely ruined by the previous owner. Here is a picture:
http://amzn.to/1UtEwJP
Apparently the previous owner had put the isinglass away when it was wet and where the isinglass pieces were touching, then he left it in the aft storage trunk. Needless to say when he retrieved it, the isinglass was partially stuck together, cracked in one panel and scratched beyond repair.
One of the conditions of sale was to replace the isinglass which was finally done just a couple of weeks ago. Look at the difference:
http://amzn.to/1Y1fwYG
We're obviously not going to repeat the previous owners' storage habits but I'm wondering what CSR members are doing to preserve and maintain their isinglass in a pristine/like-new condition. We already know about Plexus for cleaning/polishing it but I'm wondering if storing it flat or rolled is recommended? I'm thinking about purchasing some microfleece or other fabric to layer in between the separate sheets of isinglass. Just wondering what others are doing?
Thanks!!
Sandy