Clam's Canvas Problems

I bought a Clam Kenai in the middle of Feburary and the black spray is coming off fast is this normal?

I once had a zipper problem with my 2 year old clam guide. I called and they sent me a new canvas. All they asked was that I cut out the problem area and send it to them. Seemed fair enough. So My customer experience was good.

I think the key to stop the problem is to buy a thermal ice shack with no spray because my dad has a Jason Mitchell two man that he has had for 2 seasons now and he has had no problems. So for next year I plan on buying a thermal ice shack with no spray it sure drives me crazy I have to buy another ice shack for next year and I have to dish out more money after I just spent a lot on this one why can't you buy an ice shack for cheap anymore and it can't be great quaility!

I have an Otter T600 Cottage brand new that is doing the same thing. Not as bad as the Clam though..I think all shacks wear off that black coating on the inside. Some worse than others.

More problems stupid cheap clam I bought this ice shack to use for years not just 3 months and if I can make any recomendaion for anyone buying an new ice shack do not buy a clam.

More Problems this time the seams! And sorry about the date on the photos I don't know how to set it.

Darn it all to heck...

a spray can of flex seal works to fix the black coating that wore off

Actually there is a full thermal Nanook I should of bought a thermal one for duability, I know because my dad has a Jason Mitchell two man and he has had no problems like this even though he uses it all the time. I probably might sell this one and save up money for a thermal one man ice shack once I get a new canvas I tell you what I will never by a shack with black coating on the inside again.

No current option without the black coating on the Nanook. The only options Clam offers without the backing are the full thermal options (Jason Mitchel line-up). Like I said, I have the ProTC with the thermal top. I like it because when you are running a heater you don't get the condensation on the roof material that eventually drips on your head.

OK, so I have been shopping around at Fleet, Gander and Cabela's and I was steering more toward the Clam Nanook because of the low-profile sled. The Frabill version has this huge clobbering sled that would never fit in our vehicles. I've watched TONS of review videos on Youtube, but of course, you can't find a comprehensive review of any of their shacks without Dave Genz being the reviewer. Is there a model without the blackout material on the inside? Also, should I opt for the Thermal model if it means durability? I'd like to hear how others who have these models have fared! Thanks!

i had similar problems canvas problems with my clam hub shelter. i used a product called plastidip on my canvas. never got the canvas warrantied but did get a new hub pole and grommet kit from them on warranty. their customer service was pretty easy to deal with. i agree with most on here, i dont think their quality is what it used to be. that goes for frabil too. i have a one man shack made by shappell and have nothing but good things to say about it. good price and made in america. check them out.

I have a ProTC and they warrantied my canvas this winter when the seam pulled apart at the corner of the bottom hoop. It took awhile to get the claim approved but overall it went smooth and the canvas was on my doorstep two days later.

I called up clam today and they said do a warranty claim with pictures online on their website and they might give me a new canvas.

FYI, A 15 year old Clam or Frabil will be better than todays.... So comparing a 15 year old product to a 2 year old product is senseless. Even Otter has slid a bit. The newer may have improvements, but also have their cheep flaws.

It's not just a clam issue. I have 2 buddies that purchased new Otter shanties and first trip out this season same issue.