You might want to check with the folding kayak crowd. Even if yours is not a folder, many of the non-folding boats were made by the same companies. New skins can be quite expensive. For more info on folding kayaks, check the link below.

: I have a custom made, 45 yr old, canvas 16 ft.kayak. Recently the skin was
: damaged when I had it stored outside. While drywalling the garage we had a
: hail storm.The storm shredded the skin.
: I live in SE Wisconsin. My insurance carrier is telling me to get an
: estimate.
: Any suggestions? Please e mail if you can help. THANKS!