New Year’s Resolutions For Boat Owners
The team of repair technicians at Anchor Marine Repair want to wish all boat owners a very happy holiday season and a joyous New Year. During these winter months, many boat owners have dry docked their boats and are in for the season. There are a few things that we feel would be great New Year’s resolutions:
As Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes (14,380 to be exact, but who’s counting?), there is no shortage of lakes and waterways to explore. You might be surprised to learn that boating is much better at a lake just down the road, or that the fish are much more plentiful at a lake in an adjoining county. Expanding your knowledge of the waterways will allow you to fully enjoy the amenities your boat has to offer from swimming/diving, to skiing, to fishing, or just sunbathing on the deck of your boat… Read Full Article →
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.
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… 
During the holiday season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the process of shopping and spending money on others, but don’t forget about yourself! If your boat needs restoration work or a good cleaning, what a perfect gift to give yourself! Let the professionals at Anchor Marine restore your boat to its original luster. Here are some things to consider when planning for a boat restoration:
Do you have a special place in your heart for your boat but are willing to admit that it could use a big facelift? There’s no reason to get rid of your boat if it is working well mechanically. Rather than giving up on this special boat that needs some enhancements, why not give your boat a fresh look? At Anchor Marine Repair, we specialize in boat painting and restoration services that are designed to get your boat back to tip top shape… 
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!… 