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Insurance Approved Marine Repair Shop In Minnesota

Insurance Approved Marine Repair Shop In MinnesotaAccidental damages occur to boats every year – damages that come from many more sources than a collision. There are damages from storms, damages from hitting docks, from trailering, from hitting rocks and other debris underwater, and many other reasons. Anchor Marine Repair has helped repair all types of damage to boats and the goal of the company is to utilize its state-of-the-art repair facility to fully restore your boat to near-new condition.

Having nearly 50 years of experience, the team of marine repair technicians at Anchor Marine Repair can handle … Read Full Article →

 

New Year’s Resolutions For Boat Owners

New Year’s Resolutions For Boat OwnersThe 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 →

 

Boat Trailer Repair Services

Boat Trailer Repair ServicesThere 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… Read Full Article →

 

Off-Season Boat Repair And Restoration

Off-Season Boat Repair And RestorationThe 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 →

 

No Mechanical Repairs

We provide fiberglass & aluminum boat damage repair, painting, and refinishing. We do not have any mechanics on staff, and cannot provide any mechanical repairs or quotes. This includes things like trailer brakes and wheel bearings. These items should be taken to a certified mechanic.

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