Get a firm grip on the side of your boat while cleaning your fiberglass boat hull in the water or boarding safely with a boat suction handle It’s always a bit tricky to try to scrub the hull of your boat while in the water. Usually you are struggling to stay afloat while cleaning the water...
Category: Boat Maintenance
Green Boat Cleaning Tips
How to clean your boat while also protecting the environment by using eco-friendly products and techniques (Guest Post) Boating can be an absolutely wonderful experience. Going out to fish, waterski, explore, or just relax can be a highlight of any weekend or vacation. So why do boat owners have so many complaints, and where does that...
Green and Eco-Friendly Boat Cleaners and Soap Products
Biodegradable boat cleaning supplies are less harmful for the environment and are good choices for responsible boaters that want greener boating products As boaters it is important for us to protect our most valuable resources – the environment and the water sources we enjoy. Choosing green and environmentally friendly cleaning products for our boat is...
Options for Marine Boat Deck Carpet Replacement
Review of best options for new boat deck carpet – from low-cost outdoor marine grade carpet with DIY installation to high quality custom fit snap-in boat carpet SPONSORED POST Boat Carpet Outlet offers a wide variety of marine grade carpeting, Marideck vinyl, & other flooring options perfect for bass boats, pontoons, & more. Replacing worn...
Boat Upgrade Projects that Add Value for Comfort and Future Resale
Improve boating comfort and convenience with boat upgrades ideas that also improve the resale value of your boat Maintaining your most valuable recreational asset is important for optimal enjoyment and future resale value. It always amazes me when I see boat owners that neglect their boat’s condition and never make any upgrades to the boat’s...
Spring Boat Maintenance Products and Boat Prep Tips
Get your boat ready to launch for the boating season with these recommended spring boat maintenance products and preparation tips for your boat As the spring thaw begins, the shrink wrap and blue tarps get peeled away so that boaters can begin the tasks of spring boat maintenance and preparation. Spring commissioning can be a...
Chesapeake Bay Rivers Frozen Early
Extreme cold weather freezes rivers – Sassafras, Elk, Susquehanna, Chester, Patapsco – on the Chesapeake Bay in early December Boat owners in Maryland and Delaware getting a late start winterizing their boat – or even pulling their boat from the water for winter storage – were surprised to see that many of the rivers along the Chesapeake Bay were...
How to Winterize Your Boat Cabin Interior
Some basic winterization steps to reduce winter dampness and mold in a cabin interior when your boat is wrapped up for winter storage I decided to offer some tips on how to winterize a boat cabin interior, because I would never claim to be an expert in winterizing engines. That’s my husband’s job… he comes down the...
Blue LED Lights to Upgrade Boat Lighting
Adding low voltage, energy-efficient blue LED lights, LED rope lighting or underwater lights is an easy upgrade on a boat Upgrading our cockpit lighting with blue LED lights was one of the most dramatic – yet simple – updates we have made to our boat. Not only are LED lights energy-efficient, but they give your boat a definite...
