: I'm looking for some info on Dan's Pink Jaguar in how well the
: fabric used for the top is holding up to fading/bleaching out by
: the sun. I love the look of the Jaguar print and want to do
: something similar (maybe not pink) for my SOF. I'm using a nylon
: skin with Corry's goop and will try to saturate the two
: materials together. I've done a few tests with different fabrics
: on the nylon and I seem to get a good seal. My only concern is
: the print/color fading out over time. Any suggestions?

Hi Don,
Lena's "Pink Jaguar" is a year old and there has been little to no change in color. It looks brand new. We had it out a many times over the summer and store in the garage when it's not being used. I've done 4 other boats using the printed cotton/polyester with great results. One caveat: I laminate it with epoxy that's been stabilized for UV exposure (often used on surfboards) and then further protect it with a clear urethane. Certain colors also are more prone to fading. Best to take your sample and leave it outside in the bright sun for a month or tow, or bake it for a week or so with a UV lamp. I have no idea how Corey's Goop would protect it.
Dan