08/15/2026
“This boat owner spent almost $5,000 replacing a dodger that did not have needed replacing.”
⚓ Captain Aurora Explains: Before You Replace a Leaking Boat Top, Try This
This blue dodger was leaking badly. The owner spent almost $5,000 to have a new one made — even though there was nothing structurally wrong with the old one. It just leaked.
The old dodger simply needed to be properly cleaned and waterproofed.
We treated it with Canvas Shield, and the leaking stopped. Proper maintenance can extend the useful life of marine canvas for years — and postpone an expensive replacement.
Learn how to clean and waterproof your marine canvas properly and watch the complete step-by-step video:
https://www.auroramarine.com/main/ask-the-skipper/how-much-canvas-shield-and-fabri-klean-do-i-need-to-waterproof-a-boat-cover/