If your boat has been painted too many times you will find that the paint is building up to the point of no return. With too many coats the layer closest to the hull will…
Keel Repair Done Right
Over the years we have done a lot of keel repairs. Many we do are actually reworks of badly done repairs. Any repairs to the keel must be at least as strong as the surrounding…
The right product for the job
We see a lot of problems with boats that come in for service. The photo above shows some corrosion found on a boat. Our best guess scenario is that copper based bottom paint was used…
Beneath it all
A good bottom job is hardly just slapping a coat of paint on. There is much prep to be done to the bottom and the related gear. We use a check list that we adhere…
The Power of the Propeller
The prop, in conjunction with your engine, is the muscle of your boat. It is amazing the amount of difference there is when a prop is conditioned properly. The prop is tuned for a combination…
Trim tabs for your boat
Most of the larger boats that come into our marina for service have trim tabs. If you don’t have them on your boat, it would behoove you to find out why many manufacturers are installing…
Boat Upgrades : Additional Lighting
One of the best investments you can make for comfort and safety as well as enhanced resale value is additional lighting. From the factory, most boats are inadequately lit for normal living. For very little…
Do you need a bow thruster?
The short answer to this question is no. People have used boats for centuries without them. But on the other hand, do you need electric lights – no, you don’t. There are alternatives, but if…
Selecting a bottom paint
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the marina is which is the right bottom paint to use. It is also one of the hardest to answer because the proper material…
Stuffing Boxes
The stuffing box is the last line of defense between the water and your engine room. It allows the shaft to be in two places at once – inside the boat and outside the boat…
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