Anchor Marine Repair Blog
by Anchor Marine | Mar 31, 2023 | Boat Painting, Boat Refinishing, Metal Flake Repair
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… Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Feb 10, 2023 | Boat Painting
Boat bottom paint is necessary if your boat spends a lot of time in the water. There is nothing worse than going out on a weekend and finding that your boat needs maintenance. Saltwater barnacles can be a problem. Barnacles won’t cause any damage to your fiberglass boat’s gel coat, but they can be a problem. Aquatic organisms can cause severe damage to wooden boats by drilling into the wood. Freshwater plants, algae, and zebra mussels will adhere to untreated bottoms. It’s also a headache to scrub it off. A bottom paint that is copper-rich and contains a biocide to keep the bottom clear of unwanted aquatic … Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Jul 10, 2022 | Boat Painting, Boat Refinishing, Boat Refurbishing
Boat bottom painting is necessary for any boat that stays in the water continuously for long periods. Bottom paint, also called anti-fouling paint, deters the growth of aquatic organisms, plants, and algae that damage your boat’s hull, affect the boat’s performance, and add a continuous ongoing maintenance chore. If your boat is pulled out of the water frequently and stored on a trailer, a lift, or a rack, bottom paint is not required. For boats that are continuously in the water for long periods, antifouling boat bottom paint is required… Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Dec 10, 2021 | Boat Painting, Boat Refinishing
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.
There is no amount of polishing or compound will help with your fiberglass and paint if you don’t start off with a clean boat. Be sure to clean off your boat with a proper… Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | May 12, 2021 | Boat Damage Repair, Boat Painting, Boat Refinishing
If your boat needs to be refinished and live in Minnesota, Anchor Marine Repair should be your #1 choice. Anchor Marine Repair has the experience and expertise that have helped us earn the reputation for being the best boat repair service in Minnesota. Your boat is exposed to extreme weather and other forces of nature … Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Mar 22, 2021 | Boat Painting, Boat Refurbishing, Metal Flake Repair
As boating season quickly approaches, now is the perfect time to get your boat repainted and looking fresh for the season. Boat painting is one of the many ways to give your boat new life without the cost of buying a brand new boat. Many boats often look worse than they run. This makes a lot of sense as the paint on your boat comes into contact with sun and water the most. No matter how much time and care you put into your boat, scratches, dings, fading and other flaws are going to happen. So, when you are ready to rejuvenate your beloved water vessel, let Anchor Marine Repair take the wheel. … Read Full Article →