Matthew put a 6" hole in my Yamaha mooring cover - any tips to repair?

[Smassey22180]

I consider myself lucky to only have this damage. We are less than a mile from the ocean. I had a 4" thick 10' long branch call across the bow. It fell across the bow rails and bent them down 1mm or so. They should bend up easily.

The hole in the cover is in the bow by the port bow rail. It is a small triangle that is no more than 6"x6". The cover is only 10 months old. I plan to buy a tarp on Amazon (all local will be sold out), cover with the tarp for as long as it takes to get it fixed, and take it somewhere to get professionally repaired. Is this the best way to repair?

thanks

 

[Zarrella]

Professionally stitched would be best. Should not cost much either.

 

[Andy S]

One thing another member recommended, sorry don't remember who, but their suggestion was to use iron patches which to me seems like a very good and inexpensive way to fix the cover.

 

[captras]

I have used the iron on patches on my old boat cover and they worked well. Maybe not as permanent as professional stitching, but effective. I suggest putting them on both sides of the cover for extra strength.

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Awesome products...just pick the correct application.

https://www.tear-aid.com

 

[Ronnie]

I've used both tear aid and iron on patches successfully. If you are concerned about the look use tear aid on the outside and an iron patch on the inside.

 

[4x15mph]

i have also used both tear aid and iron on patches. I used the iron on for my OEM cover (sail cloth) and I have used tear aid for vinyl repair. They have both worked well