We pride ourselves at being “in the know” of all things boat care, boat maintenance, and boat restoration related over here at BoatLIFE®. Our blogs serve as a fantastic resource for those seeking information on the latest boat repair tips and tricks, DIY information, boat safety, and boat maintenance know-how. Read on and discover our top blog posts of 2024.
Boat Lifestyle
It has been an interesting year for boaters. With the rise in hurricane and tropical storm activity, to the rise in parts and labor costs, the boating industry has weathered some storms this year. Somehow, boaters manage to come together and pull through, no matter what the predicament. Read about the boating industry’s hurricane response efforts here.
In company news, BoatLIFE celebrated its 65th anniversary this year. We also partnered with Lowcountry Maritime School in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina which teaches boat repair and boat maintenance skills to at-risk and underprivileged youth.
The Paris Olympics happened over the summer. If you missed the action, here is what to know about Olympic sailing.
In other news, our marketing director Maike donned her teacher hat at the Cape Fear Community College in North Carolina. There, she taught aspiring boat builders the ins and outs of using BoatLIFE products like “Git”-Rot® to make repairs.
Winter is a great time to hit the water. We answer all your pressing questions in our cold weather boating Q & A and be sure to check out our wish list for winter boating.
Last but not least, we welcomed Schmitty to the BoatLIFE team!
Boat Repair Tips
Some of our frequently asked questions from callers are about boat repair and boat maintenance. It is important to consider the fixtures and materials that you will be repairing to choose products that are appropriate for any boat repair job.
The importance of neutral curing when choosing a boat sealant cannot be overlooked. BoatLIFE offers only the highest-quality sealants made in our manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.
When it comes to wood rot repair, there is no better product on the market than our “Git”-Rot® epoxy. It repairs dried out, rotted, and weathered wood by penetrating the porous fibers, bringing it back to its original strength. We put together three easy steps to identify rot for any boat. Read our updated how to use “Git”-Rot® for tips on how to use the product correctly.
Boat Maintenance Tips
Owning a boat is a huge responsibility and requires constant attention and maintenance. To simplify things, we’ve rounded up the ultimate boat maintenance guide for your convenience. Boat maintenance is integral to preserve your investment and it does not end with the interior and the exterior surfaces. Maintaining your boat cover investment is integral to maintaining the overall health of your boat.
Boat winterization is a category on in its own. Because it is such an involved topic, we’ve rounded up all of our top blogs on boat winterization so you can find what you need in one convenient place.
Painting a fiberglass boat is always a question we get asked, so we took the guesswork out of it with our post on how to paint a fiberglass boat. With the appropriate tools and accessories, a DIY paint job is within reach. Speaking of fiberglass, replacing fiberglass flooring on your boat is another chore but it doesn’t have to be. We’ve highlighted what labor and products are needed to get the job done correctly the first time.
About Life Industries Corporation
Founded by Mr. Edwin Kehrt on Long Island, New York in 1959, Life Industries Corporation formulates, compounds, labels, packages, and ships various chemical compounds. Parent company to BoatLIFE, RVbyLIFE, and AeroLIFE Industries, the organization relocated to its present home in North Charleston, South Carolina in 1995. Grace L. Schmidt, Mr. Kehrt’s daughter, has been president since 1987. This year marks the company’s 65th anniversary.
