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Friday, May 2, 2025

Get There. Get Hooked. Get Cleaning. Docking can be stressful, especially when the wind picks up or the current isn’t cooperating. The last thing you want is to be fumbling around for the right tool. That’s where the Shurhold Boat Hook shines. Paired with any Shurhold Handle, this multi-use tool is designed to be

by: Barry Berhoff

tags: Accessories, Cleaners, Innovation, Maintenance, Polishes & Waxes

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Time-Tested Spring Boat Launch Checklist from BoatUS Are you putting a boat into the water this year? Whether it’s your first year or 50th, the recreational boat owner’s advocacy, services and safety group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), has help on how to start the boating season off right

by: Scott Croft

tags: Boat Ownership, Boat Protection, BoatUS, Do It Yourself (DIY), How To, Industry News, Maintenance, Service & Repair

Friday, March 21, 2025

Get your boat ready for the water this season with expert tips from AkzoNobel’s Interlux® brand. Why Spring boat maintenance matters Much like a car or home, regular maintenance keeps your boat performing at its best, both above and below the waterline. As the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to refresh your

by: Interlux

tags: Boat Protection, Cleaners, Do It Yourself (DIY), Maintenance, Service & Repair

Monday, August 26, 2024

Snap & Zipper Lube: No Aspirin Needed Anyone who has fought with a zipper that won't close or a snap that's stuck knows the headaches it can create. The remedy is Snap Stick from Shurhold. This water-resistant lubricant and protectant is easy to apply and was designed specifically for outdoor plastic and metal hardware. Unlike

by: Martin Flory

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boat Protection, Great Lakes, Lubricant, Maintenance, Polishes & Waxes

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the Fall (September/October) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. With the arrival of fall, our thoughts turn to football and apple cider, but before we forget about our boats, let's make certain we check it out very well and ensure we are ready to go at the first signs of warm weather in

by: The Professionals of Henry H. Smith Co.

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Maintenance, Propellers, Winterization

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