As a new boat owner, you’ve relegated the idea of keeping putty
handy into the category of other “silly” ideas. After all, you figure, putty
can’t possibly be so versatile that it can handle all of those repairs it professes to handle…even handling the
rigors of being in water.You’re wrong, of course. Fix Repair Putty can be used
underwater, […]
You’ve
invested a lot of money on your boat, so it’s only reasonable that you want
your boat to look its best. And it’s not going to look its best if the graphics
are torn, faded, or simply discolored as a result of a rough winter.If you’re
a new boat owner and this is your first winter, then you’ll […]
Whether you took too long to slow the boat down and you scrape
the side of the deck, or your vinyl has been out in the water too long, there are
a lot of different ways in which your boat can be damaged. Sometimes the damage
can be very threatening–as in the case of leakage–or it can be […]
Since your boat hangs out in the water, it’s no surprise
that you’ll have to work extra hard to avoid moisture-friendly problems like
mildew. Mildew can be stinky, gross, and lead to a boat that smells musty.
That’s hardly what you want out of your boating experience, so if you want to
keep your boat as fresh as possible, […]
On the surface, a bout of bad weather might seem
like nothing else than a damper on your enjoyable afternoon of good boating and
good company. But when you’re at the mercy of the water, bad weather is much
more than a threat to your good time: it’s a legitimate worry that can
sometimes threaten your life if you’re […]
Sooner or later, our friends in cold climates are going to
have to admit defeat: cold weather is here, and it’s here to stay. For a few
months, at least. And with the cold weather comes the inevitable questions of
how to properly store and maintain your boat when you’re off doing other things
until spring.But while most people […]
Winter isn’t nice to boats. In fact, it can be downright
crummy. For those in warm climates, autumn and winter can mean difficult
weather and chilly, rainy days. For those in cold climates—well, winter means ditching
the boat altogether.But no matter where you live, cleaning your boat before
winter comes is of paramount importance. It will help prepare your […]
For a lot of boat owners, storing your boat is easy. You
pick a boatyard with rack storage or dry racks or, if you have the room, you
use your garage. That way your boat is kept dry and warm all winter long—and
you prevent the long-term exposure to the water, too.But what about those times in the […]
Imagine one day you head down to the marina and see an
officer of the Coast Guard—or a similar authority—next to your boat. He
announces that he has to cite you for polluting the water and, as you can see
by observing the oily film next to your boat bilge, he’s right.The fines for such a violation can […]
When the sky is clear, the water is blue, and the sea is
mostly empty, there are few things as beautiful as a vibrant colored boat ready
to be taken out from the marina. Unfortunately, your boat doesn’t qualify.The good news is that even if your boat has faded in color
over the years, there are still things […]
