Help! Ripped shanty

[ag2053]

We pulled the shanty out last week and found the material ripped close to the base where it connects. The material is shredding. Has anyone had success mending rips like this? What should I use? I think the old "repair-all" duct tape will let go in the cold! By the way, it's a 2 person shappell.

Short of fixing it, has anyone got a small shanty for sale?

[Steve J]

I have a friend who ripped his Shappell 3000 dx. He bought a canvas repair kit that they sell in Meijers or Target in the camping section. I think it was made by Coleman. It woked great but his rip was not near the seam where the canvas meets the plastic base

[dugfish]

make sure shanty & duct tape are warm before applying
works well on mine it is a 2 person shappell.
just my 0.02
doug

[Magnet]

Patch it with duct tape on both sides and then stitch it around the edges with 8 pound mono. You'll need a canvas sewing needle. That's how me and my buddies have always done it.:)

[Stormrider]

I have used (3M spray adhesive) avalible at local auto parts just make a patch out of some material or I cut up one of those cheap blue tarps for my patch make sure it is warm and dry I find this is a perminate patch. I patched my shanty 7 years ago and it is still a good repair.

Stormrider

[gordob]

I patched my Shappell w/ Duct tape on both sides. I have also had the fabric coming off the sled base and have used a staple gun to reattach it w/ good success.

Good Luck!

Gordo

[bgoodenow]

So if the duct tape and material are warm, the tape holds? That's great to know! Have a friend who was offered a 4-man shanty for FREE just because mice had chewed holes in it. We were wondering how to go about getting it repaired. Your tips may have saved us a bunch of time and money! Thanks!

[med123]

I would also think that hot glue or some type of rubber based glue would also be usefull but I have'nt actualy put this theory to use.

I would deffinately get the shanty and at least try to repair the holes. You don't get offers like that very often. Nice guy...

[dugfish]

tried the hot glue gun:mad: :mad:
works ok until it gets cold then it comes apart:eek: :eek: :eek:

[deepwoods]

I had an old Shappell shanty that was pretty well beat up. I finally broke down and bought a new one and gave my old one to a buddy. He called Shappell direct and bought a brand new covering. He said it was kind of a pain to install but when he got done it looked like brand new. The cost was a lot cheaper than purchasing a new one. You may want to look into that.

[COHO]

i have a shappel 4000 and have fixed holes and long tears with duct tape 4 or 5 times now, bring it in the house and get it warm before you start and it will hold just fine. i have one spot that was fixed 4 or 5 years ago and it is still good. what i do is put the tape on both sides . it think where i taped it it is stronger that anywhere else. i also have fixed it where the fabric meets the base with staples and then cover the spot with tape. hope that helps for both you old and new shanties

[salmonslammer]

Buddy of mine used marine adhesive 4 years ago and it still holds up...

[trout]

What type of material are we talking about?
If it's canvas or cloth, go to any fabric store and get some fabric glue.
Use the type that permenent weather proof etc.
There used to be some call "tear greez" (sp) or similar.
Just cut a oversized patch and apply the fabric adhesive to both sides and stick.
Easy fix for canvas or cloth.

[TrailFndr]

I have a Shappell 300dx, its the black cloth material, When I ripped it 2 years ago ( caught the auger blade in the wind right in the door) I used black Iron-on patch repair, such as you would use for Jeans ect.. available at Jo-anns in larger size ( 6x13) it holds Great and is easy to use, By Ironing on it heats and seals in one easy step.

If you have the Plastic type material this may not work as the iron may melt it

[yoyobob]

Duct tape when applied to a clean warm surface will hold quite well.
However be aware that not all duct tapes are the same.
If you buy cheap tape you will get cheap tape.
The 200 mph duct tape that NASCAR uses is not bought at the local drug store.
Pay the money and get quality tape from 3M.
It may not be a permanent repair but it can get you through this season and keep things from getting worse.

[kingfisher 11]

I have done the same as others. I use duct tape on both sides and stitch it with fireline. Never had any problems afterwards. I now have a tear at the foor where it connects. That maybe a problem there. It looks like it is stapled to the floor. No biggy, the tear is not big enough to worry about.

[Burksee]

I have patched "canvas" many times using these two methods:

1) Iron on patches for clothes/jeans.

2) 3M spray adheasive and "cotton" cloth, I use old tee shirts.

-Good Luck!

[ag2053]

Thanks guys! The duct tape worked great! Now I just gotta get rid of this stupid cold so I can go outside and play again. This morning when I went to work it was -1 degree.....Maybe I'll wait just a little longer!!!

good fishin'!

Barb

[FIP]

If the cover is beyond repair you may want to take a look at Ebay. Sombody has been selling new covers for people who want to cobble together a shanty. If the size works out maybe they could be used as replacements.

[Cold-Foot]

time to buy a new shanty dude.
I've fought a rip at the base on my porta-shanty
for 2 years and I finnaly cried (UNCLE).
Unless you take it to a place they re-cover boat
tops and have a new piece sewed in your fighting a loosing battle.Mine was 7 years old when I determined it was to far gone to save it as compaired to buying a new one.

Give the ol girl up and let it die on a good bonn fire
and drink to the good times you had it it.

life goes on.