Boat Repair After Impact, Storm Or Wear And Tear
On an old TV show from the 1960s, a man and his son are shown out on a lake in a boat, enjoying the day fishing. To add a bit of comedy to the show, the pair discovers that their little rowboat has a leak. They scramble to shore before sinking and end up with nothing more than wet shoes and pant legs. Of course, if something like this happens in real life, we might not be so quick to see the humor in the situation. As boating season approaches, it is time to make the necessary repairs to ensure that our boats are ready for the water. … 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:… 
As we approach the end of our warmer weather months and prepare for weather that creates the stereotypes of Minnesota in the minds of people who live in warmer weather states, boat owners are beginning to think about putting their boats away for a few months. Anchor Marine Repair can help you achieve peace of mind about putting your boat away this season. When you spend time out on the water, it is almost inevitable that you will strike, or be struck by, some kind of obstacle. It could be debris from some other boat owner’s collision, the remains of a dock that collapsed long ago, or another boat owner’s irresponsibility … 
Dealing with a boat collision can be extremely stressful. Not only are you left to worry about the damage to your boat that has occurred, but you’ve got to figure out the best way to handle the damage financially. Hopefully, you have boat insurance. The insurance claim filing process, however, can be difficult. Our team at Anchor Marine Repair took notice of this and has placed a strong emphasis on being boat repair insurance advocates for our clients whenever it is needed. Not only can we repair your boat to better than pre-accident condition, but we can make sure… 
After a prolonged period when it felt unsafe—and actually was unsafe in some ways—to spend time with others who you did not live with, the signs are finally pointing to life getting back to normal. If you are a boat owner and/or water enthusiast, the news is even better for you because the safest place to be, even during the tail end of a pandemic, is outdoors. We are right in the middle of boat season. Our boats can be a source of relief from life’s many stresses, and after spending so long in the grip of a global health crisis, that may be truer than ever. If your boat has been damaged, and this has limited your ability to get out on the water…. 