Whether you’re preparing for the fourth of July or if you’re just feeling a little extra patriotic, decorating your pontoon boat with an American flag might be just what you need. Planting a sense of pride, that old star spangled banner deserves a spot where you can wave it as loud and as proud as …
Functional, affordable, and fun, there’s really no question why the inflatable pontoon boat’s popularity has inflated in recent years. And while they come out of the shop with all the bare essentials, there’s a world’s worth of inflatable pontoon boat accessories designed to make the experience even more enjoyable. These nifty little vessels provide comfort and …
Ever notice how boats typically have a different colored paint halfway down the hull? That stuff is called bottom paint, and it’s more than just decorative. This specialized paint helps protect your boat – both cosmetically and functionally. Now, as a pontoon boat owner, you probably do everything you can to make sure your investment is …
It might be your yacht, but that doesn’t mean you have the chops to steer that baby over open water. That’s just the reality. Fortunately these days, yachts have evolved significantly, allowing individuals with little experience to successfully and safely take charge with little fear. But even then, there are some yachts that are just too …
Steel has long been prized for its durability, ideal for large ships that require great strength to carry immense loads. But it wasn’t long after steel boats became popular that boat owners soon discovered one fatal flaw – rust. That’s why fiberglass soon entered the picture as a worthy replacement for steel. Durable, lightweight, and lasting, …
When your boat left the showroom for the very first time, it was probably the shiniest, cleanest, most magnificent watercraft you ever laid your eyes on. But give that baby a few spins on the lake, and you’ll find it looking like a real grease trap. Discoloration, stains, corrosion, and hard water marks – these …
Fiberglass boats are often significantly shinier than any other. It’s the gel coat finish, really. Prior to molding a fiberglass boat, manufacturers lay down a gel coat layer that serves as the boat’s exterior coat. Gel coat works as a protective barrier, and of course, brings that ultra shiny look and feel. Over time though, it’s …
Fiberglass is perhaps one of the most durable materials for a boat. Lasting and durable, this lightweight stuff has often been known to outlive its paint. So while that fiberglass frame might still be water-worthy, the paint on its surface might look like a total mess. When that paint starts to chip and peel, it …
No, that scurrying little shadow was more than just a figment of your imagination. There are few things that are quite as unsettling as discovering that there are rats on board your boat. It’s nothing to be embarrassed about, though – even the cleanest, best maintained boats can have rodents on board. It’s all a …
So, you’ve been enjoying trips out on the lake with your best bud and a few other friends aboard his fancy new pontoon boat. And while you might have been completely content just sitting around as a guest those first few times, you’re probably starting to feel like you might want to have one of …
