by Anchor Marine | Oct 31, 2022 | Boat Renovation, Boat Repair
The fall months are full of boat owners working to moor up or bring their boats in for the season. Many will simply trailer their boat, cover it, and leave it until the weather begins to warm up again next season. The best thing to do however, is to thoroughly inspect your boat structurally to ensure that any damages are taken care of, as the off-season is the best time to get any repair work or restoration done.
First off, inspect your trailer thoroughly: Many boat owners just assume that their trailer is fine and free of defects. They pull their boat out of the water and plan to trailer their boat all winter long. What happens if one of the tires is dry-rotted… Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Aug 29, 2022 | Boat Refinishing, Boat Refurbishing, Boat Renovation
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.
Fiberglass boats have a protective outer layer called gelcoat … Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Aug 10, 2022 | Boat Renovation, Boat Restoration
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… Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Apr 11, 2022 | Boat Renovation, Boat Restoration
If your boat remained in storage all winter, it might be time to make some repairs to your marine vinyl before launching your boat on the water. While you’re cleaning your boat’s interior, take note of any fading or cracks in the marine-grade vinyl surfaces. If you see any problems, they will need to be fixed.
Marine vinyl is water-resistant and built to withstand the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays. It lasts longer than other types of vinyl and does not fade as quickly. It’s also stain-resistant and holds up to frequent cleanings, which helps keep your boat fresh… Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Feb 10, 2022 | Boat Renovation, Boat Restoration, Insurance Boat Repairs
Anchor Marine Repair provides the best structural repair services available to Minnesota boat owners. We specialize in the repair of structural damage and boat renovations and do not provide mechanical repairs. When it comes to structural repairs, there is not a boat “injury” that we cannot fix. Our collective experience and hard-earned expertise in structural repair is unmatched in the boat repair industry. We are proud of this fact, and state it confidently because it is a statement of truth, and this excellence results in the great satisfaction of our customers…. Read Full Article →
by Anchor Marine | Jan 20, 2022 | Boat Renovation, Boat Restoration, Insurance Boat Repairs
Anchor Marine Repair was the number one source for boat repairs and renovations long before we built our enormous facility where we perform those repairs and renovations. Once we established our business based on professional expertise and fantastic… Read Full Article →