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 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… 
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:… 