The Best Time Of Year To Purchase A Used Pontoon Boat
Pontoon boats can be among the most popular ways to relax on the water, as pontoons offer more carrying capacity than any other boat of similar size. This means you can have all your family and friends aboard at one time! It’s no wonder that making the decision to buy one can be a little intimidating. There is a vast array of styles and floor plans to choose from and many features that can make choosing the right one for you, a bit overwhelming. Even when you think you’ve found just the right one, a very common question becomes, “When’s the best time to make that purchase?”… Read Full Article →
As the temperatures begin to drop and the nights get longer, the fall season begins to settle in. Some boat owners remain out on the water still, while many use this time to bring their boat out of the water and begin to get it ready for winter storage. One of the most popular questions we get as to storage is where to keep it when you’re not using it. There are several options, and which you decide upon will likely be based on several factors. Budget, convenience, and availability are some of the main considerations when choosing the storage site. Looking to have you boat shrink wraped and stored… 
Torrential rain, lightning, gale-force winds or tornados, hail, and flood damage can wreak havoc on watercraft of all types. Whether your boat is dry docked, docked at a marina, or tied to a mooring, damage can occur anywhere and can be severe. Each year millions of dollars’ worth of claims are filed each year with boat insurance companies in an attempt to recover funds for storm-damaged watercraft. Here at Anchor Marine, we’re offering some pro tips to give your boat the best chance of avoiding storm damage this season:… 
What’s the point of having a boat if it needs repairs and just sits in your garage or driveway, taking up space? Don’t you remember the excitement that you had when you took your boat out on the water for the first time? Well, you can experience those same emotions again. All you need to do is commit to repairing your boat. If you are in the Minneapolis or St. Paul, MN area, you are in luck, because a trusted, affordable, and highly experienced boat repair shop is right around the corner. Our staff at Anchor Marine Repair has a passion for handling boat repairs of all kinds so that we can get you back out on the water in no time!… 
Minnesota: The Land of 10,000 Lakes. Minnesota is known for its lakes, 14,380 to be exact, so you can expect to find plenty of spaces to boat and/or fish! Fishing has long been considered a favorite pastime of Minnesotans. Around the Delano area, there are several lakes that are known for great fishing and boating.
When a fiberglass boat isn’t cleaned and waxed regularly, it loses its shine and takes on a dull, chalky appearance. This is caused by the gelcoat oxidizing and suffering water damage. It doesn’t look very appealing, but the good news is that restoring the shine to a fiberglass boat and returning it to a dazzling finish is straightforward. Here are some tips for restoring a boat’s fiberglass finish.
Are you looking for a reputable boat repair facility where you can feel confident leaving your boat for boat damage repair, painting and refinishing? Are you looking for an experienced boat repair shop that has a staff with a passion for boating, just like you? Are you looking for a boat shop that can help you get back on the water ASAP? Anchor Marine Repair is that place. We are frequently referred to as the #1 boat repair shop in Minnesota for collision and storm damage repair. We will get your back in pre-accident condition quickly so that you can get back out on the water, where you love to be… 
Has your boat seen better days cosmetically? Does your boat work well on the water, but the overall look of the boat is embarrassing? Rather than going to buy a new boat, why not invest in restoring your boat so that it can get back to its original tip top shape? At Anchor Marine Repair, we specialize in restoring boats affordably. This small investment can transform the look of your boat and your friends may not even recognize your boat out on the Minnesota waters once our restoration services are complete… 
While it may be tempting to add a new layer of paint to your boat, you shouldn’t have to do this every time you need to freshen up its look. Instead, concentrate on boat paint restoration. There are ways to restore boat paint with minimal investment. At Anchor Marine, we work with our customers to obtain the finest results… 
Summer is in full swing and everyone’s eager to be on the water. But don’t let your crew be in such a rush that they forget important safety precautions. Taking some of these preventative safety measures will help to ensure that you and your riders have a great excursion, free of accidents.