Keeping Your Boat Looking Brand New
If you have ever owned an automobile that was as much about the outward appearance as it was about the practicality of transportation, you likely have a similar belief in place about your boat’s finish. Sure, boats can provide practical transportation, but for most boat owners, their enjoyment comes from the ability to be out on the water. For some, the motivation is to move slowly to their favorite fishing location. For others, the motivation is to find a body of water where they can press the accelerator and get their boat moving at speed, maybe with a water skier or two behind it… Read Full Article →
Not everyone loves boating, but those who do love boating tend to have a real passion for it. So, when something goes wrong and prevents you from getting out on the lake or water when you want to, disappointment, frustration and maybe even some choice words… 
On an old TV show from the 1960s, a man and his son are shown out on a lake in a boat, enjoying the day fishing. To add a bit of comedy to the show, the pair discovers that their little rowboat has a leak. They scramble to shore before sinking and end up with nothing more than wet shoes and pant legs. Of course, if something like this happens in real life, we might not be so quick to see the humor in the situation. As boating season approaches, it is time to make the necessary repairs to ensure that our boats are ready for the water. … 
The automobile may be the most frequently used machine on the planet. It is functional and, safe to say, nearly impossible to live modern life without. Despite its overwhelming practicality, most automobile owners still take a measure of pride in its outward appearance. We wash our cars not so much to protect the finish, but to ensure that it looks good when we drive it. Boats came before automobiles, of course, but boats are not used as extensions of the owner’s personality in the same way that cars are. Boats are more vulnerable than automobiles because they are constantly under attack by the elements, and water is one of the most destructive of the elements. … 
One of the best adrenaline rushes out on the water is taking a ride on a jet ski. If you can’t enjoy a thrilling ride on your jet ski because it is currently damaged, don’t let it sit around any longer. Anchor Marine Repair has the repair professionals that can get your jet ski back in the water!
Now that spring has finally arrived and winter has officially ended, it’s time to get back on the water. Before your boat can hit the waves again, there are a few tasks you must accomplish first: checking fuel systems, cleaning pumps and cables/batteries; however, many boat owners neglect inspecting structural aspects as well as general cleanliness of their vessels.
Your boat is one of your biggest investments, and not being able to use it when desired can be frustrating. If your vessel has been damaged or is not water-ready for the season, Anchor Marine Repair is here for all your boating needs. As an all-inclusive shop for all marine needs, we specialize in fiberglass repair, metal flake repair and aluminum boat repair for vessels with structural damage due to collisions or storms. Our staff has an enthusiasm for boats that rivals that of many of our customers – each technician on staff having been part of our team for over a decade! Our expertise, skill set, and passion have served our customers directly… 
Fiberglass is often the material responsible for nicks, chips, and spider-webbing on boats. These can be an eyesore and ruin the appearance of either the interior or hull of a vessel. If these cracks get worse, water may seep into the hull leading to serious issues. Modern boats typically consist of fiberglass or laminate decks/hulls as well as fiberglass components like consoles.
An old joke about boaters says that boats are like holes in the ground for money. Nowadays, however, with today’s tough economy few people have money to waste, many boaters want every dollar to count. New pontoon boats can cost upwards of $20,000+ but restoration of an older pontoon boat is possible at a fraction of this amount – as low as 10% of the new price! Most people would rather invest in a well-restored pontoon boat than paying outright for one brand new vessel.
It is very easy to get engulfed in finding the perfect New Year’s resolutions, then there’s sticking to them. If you find your boat in need of a good cleaning, some work on those cracked and torn vinyl seats and surfaces, or restoration of its… 