Off-Season Boat Repair And Restoration
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 →
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!… 
Minnesota: The Land of 10,000 Lakes. Minnesota is known for its lakes, 14,380 to be exact, so you can expect to find plenty of spaces to boat and/or fish! Fishing has long been considered a favorite pastime of Minnesotans. Around the Delano area, there are several lakes that are known for great fishing and boating.
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.
Are you looking for a reputable boat repair facility where you can feel confident leaving your boat for boat damage repair, painting and refinishing? Are you looking for an experienced boat repair shop that has a staff with a passion for boating, just like you? Are you looking for a boat shop that can help you get back on the water ASAP? Anchor Marine Repair is that place. We are frequently referred to as the #1 boat repair shop in Minnesota for collision and storm damage repair. We will get your back in pre-accident condition quickly so that you can get back out on the water, where you love to be… 