Archive for October, 2008

Outdoor Boat Storage – Surviving the Winter Months

As the cold off-season months approach, boat owners must decide how they are going to store their craft. In addition to deciding where to store your boat, you also have to know how to properly winterize your boat.
Living in a climate with frigid winters dictates that you take your boat out of the water for [...]

Fiberglass Boat Repair: Learn the Basics

Fiberglass boats are vulnerable to certain sorts of damage. Fiberglass hulls can dent, crack and splinter in a collision with rocky shores, underwater obstacles, even a wooden dock. With age, fiberglass halls will form small cracks that can let moisture into the boat, even without a collision. Another common complaint is the blisters that can [...]

Boat Storage Buildings – What Are Your Options?

You have a boat and you need to store it for the winter. There are all sorts of buildings that you can use for that purpose, whether you prefer to store your boat near or away from the water. This article will briefly outline the types of boat storage buildings that are often used, how [...]

Aluminum Boat Repair: Tips to Do it Right

Aluminum boats can suffer a variety of different sorts of damage. Most have to do with leaks and corrosion. Improperly mounted riveting often results in leaks, as will any seam that is improperly sealed or that has a damaged seal. The corrosive properties of water, especially salt water, can make the metal fragile, and will [...]