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 →
It is very easy to get engulfed in finding just the right gift for everyone else, your boss, your co-workers, your friends, your family, your spouse, etc., but this Christmas, don’t forget about yourself. 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 paint job, what more practical gift can you think of? Let the boat restoration professionals at Anchor Marine Repair bring your boat back to its original glory! … 
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:
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: