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Marine Fiberglass Repair Work

Marine Fiberglass Repair WorkFiberglass is often the material responsible for nicks, chips, and spider-webbing on boats. These can be an eyesore and ruin the appearance of either the interior or hull of a vessel. If these cracks get worse, water may seep into the hull leading to serious issues. Modern boats typically consist of fiberglass or laminate decks/hulls as well as fiberglass components like consoles.

Fiberglass is an important material for boat builders. Not only does it make nice boats more affordable… Read Full Article →

 

Marine-Grade Fiberglass Restoration Services

Marine-Grade Fiberglass Restoration ServicesWhen 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.

Fiberglass boats have a protective outer layer called gelcoat … Read Full Article →

 

Why should I worry about a small crack in my fiberglass Boat?

Why should I worry about a small crack in my fiberglass Boat?Most of the nicks, chips and spider-webbing on a boat are found in fiberglass. They’re annoying because they ruin the appearance of the boat’s hull or interior. When spiderwebs and cracks continue to get worse, they will eventually allow water to seep inside the hull. That can spell big trouble. Most boats manufactured today are made with a fiberglass or fiberglass laminate hull and deck, and fiberglass components like the console.

Fiberglass is an essential material in most boats. It offers many wonderful advantages, including making nice boats affordable… Read Full Article →

 

Cracked Fiberglass Boat Repair

Cracked Fiberglass Boat RepairOut on the water, many boaters have the luxury of owning a fiberglass boat. There are so many benefits to fiberglass vessels, it’s hard to pick the best. Generally, fiberglass boats weigh more. For this reason, they are known for being more stable than aluminum boats. For example, when the wind picks up, a fiberglass boat would tend to drift slower and more predictable than an aluminum one. In general, fiberglass offers more comfort as well, in terms of stability and noise. So what happens when the unthinkable happens and your fiberglass boat gets into an accident? Can this strong, durable material be mended, repaired and restored … Read Full Article →

 

Restoring Your Boat Affordably In MN

Restoring Your Boat Affordably In MNHas your boat seen better days cosmetically? Does your boat work well on the water, but the overall look of the boat is embarrassing? Rather than going to buy a new boat, why not invest in restoring your boat so that it can get back to its original tip top shape? At Anchor Marine Repair, we specialize in restoring boats affordably. This small investment can transform the look of your boat and your friends may not even recognize your boat out on the Minnesota waters once our restoration services are complete!… 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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