Marine-Grade Metal Flake/Poly Flake Restoration
When properly cleaned and maintained, the coating and marine-grade paint that covers metal or fiberglass boats should maintain a great finish. Over time however, constant use, exposure to elements, and just wear and tear on the surface is going to oxidize and dull. If the finish on your boat has dulled or if you find yourself with damage to the boat and now needing a new paint job, consider the marine restoration experts and paint specialists at Anchor Marine Repair in Delano, MN for your metal flake or poly flake restoration project… Read Full Article →
There are an estimated 10 million Americans that use boats and trailers each year. It is not unusual for the trailers to go years without good quality inspections or preventative maintenance. More often than not, owners are merely reactive to issues, as they arise. In 2020 alone, nearly 10,000 calls were received for boat trailer roadside assistance issues. The number of roadside assistance cases can be drastically lowered if owners would perform some basic preventative maintenance measures to ensure the lifespan… 
Boating season is now in full swing. You may have taken your beloved boat out for the first time already or have that on the calendar in the coming days. If you notice a bit of damage that you did not see at the end of last season, or need painting… 
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.
Torrential rain, lightning, gale-force winds or tornados, hail, and flood damage can wreak havoc on watercraft of all types. Whether your boat is dry docked, docked at a marina, or tied to a mooring, damage can occur anywhere and can be severe. Each year millions of dollars’ worth of claims are filed each year with boat insurance companies in an attempt to recover funds for storm-damaged watercraft. Here at Anchor Marine, we’re offering some pro tips to give your boat the best chance of avoiding storm damage this season:… 
What’s the point of having a boat if it needs repairs and just sits in your garage or driveway, taking up space? Don’t you remember the excitement that you had when you took your boat out on the water for the first time? Well, you can experience those same emotions again. All you need to do is commit to repairing your boat. If you are in the Minneapolis or St. Paul, MN area, you are in luck, because a trusted, affordable, and highly experienced boat repair shop is right around the corner. Our staff at Anchor Marine Repair has a passion for handling boat repairs of all kinds so that we can get you back out on the water in no time!… 