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How To Clean A Fiberglass Boat Deck
You take great care to ensure the interior of your boat is clean, not to mention the obvious sections of your hull that show to the world. But what about your deck? Is it possible to clean it safely without spending too much time on back-breaking labor? As it turns out, there’s plenty you can do—so long as you [...]
How To Clean Pontoon Boat Sides
When you own a pontoon boat, the temptation is to focus most of your energy on the aluminum—and rightly so. The quality and appearance of the metal on your pontoon will have a dramatic effect on how it looks and performs. But what about those other defining portions of your pontoon: the boat sides? In this guide, we’ll walk [...]
How To Clean A Boat Windshield
When you picture cleaning your boat, what do you imagine? Most people imagine scraping barnacles off the boat, or doing something complicated to clean its hull. Yet many people forget that the boat has a windshield, just like a car, and that this windshield needs attention too. Here’s a quick guide on how to clean a boat windshield.What You [...]
How To Clean A Boat Hull In The Water
When we tell you to imagine cleaning a boat, what do you picture? In all likelihood, a lot of chores. Primary among those chores: bringing the boat out of the water so you can clean and dry it in open air. But what if you didn’t have to retrieve your boat from the water to clean its hull? What [...]
How To Clean Boat Fenders
Your boat fenders aren’t just there to protect your boat. They also influence the quality and appearance of the entire boat itself. If you want your boat to look and perform its best, you’ll need healthy, clean boat fenders. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your fenders in great shape.Understanding Boat FendersYour boat fenders are there to [...]
How To Restore Boat Paint
It’s important that your boat run its best if you want it to feel like new. But what about looking like new? That’s the result of one thing: the quality of your boat paint. Yes, it’s important to take care of your boat upholstery and keeping the entire boat clean. But if your boat paint doesn’t look its best, [...]
How To Clean Algae Off Your Boat
It doesn’t take long before you realize that owning a boat isn’t exactly like owning a car. Thanks to the marine environment—not to mention its physical limitations—you can’t exactly drive your boat through a car wash. That’s why the accumulation of algae on your boat can lead to some confusion. So how can you clean algae off your boat? [...]
How To Clean An Inflatable Boat
Image sourceAn inflatable boat is all about convenience. It’s a simple, portable, and easy way to get yourself out on the water to enjoy a great time. Until it comes time to clean it. Suddenly you find yourself lost. You have no idea how you’re supposed to clean this type of boat without letting it get dirty again. Fortunately, [...]
DIY Boat Lettering Guide
Your boat is more than just an object. It’s also representative of an outdoor lifestyle. You might want to customize your boat to reflect your values, your taste, and maybe even your love of boating. One problem? Custom boat lettering can be expensive. That’s why we’ve prepared this brief DIY boat lettering guide to introduce you to the concepts [...]
How To Seal An Aluminum Boat
An aluminum boat is a clean, effective way to enjoy the open water. But the quality of your aluminum is obvious to anyone looking at it—especially if there’s an issue. That’s why you’ll have to know how to seal an aluminum boat by using the right techniques and a few helpful products along the way.InspectionThe first step is to [...]
