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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

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The Ultimate Yacht Decking ICA Group's latest innovation, Nuteak XT, is poised to revolutionize the decking industry. Building upon the established success of their Nuteak line, Nuteak XT introduces a significant advancement: A teak-like installation with PVC welding, offering unparalleled speed, durability, and a compelling

by: Shade Kloppers

tags: Accessories, Comfort, Decorative, Retrofitting, Service & Repair, Yacht

Friday, April 28, 2023

Mississauga, ON: Yacht Solutions Inc. introduces Sea-Speed, a revolutionary bottom paint for boats combining superior performance, durability and antifoul protection. Environmentally friendly with unmatched hull performance, Sea-Speed is the only manufacturer of a hard finish made of Silane - Siloxane marine coating new to the marine

by: Gregory Marlo, Yacht Solutions

tags: Boat Dealer, Boat Protection, Boating News, boating technology, Hull, Paint, Service & Repair, Yacht

Saturday, November 26, 2022

No matter the challenge, you can be unstoppable. But you’ll need a partner that knows how to get things done. For over a century we’ve been the trusted provider of service and parts for commercial vehicles, heavy machinery, and industrial equipment. It’s our business to exceed expectations for enterprises and

by: W. W. Williams

tags: Service & Repair

Monday, September 12, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the Fall (September/October) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. In 1968, an innovative marina operator in Minnesota needed a way to keep his marina ice-free during the harsh winter months. Through his determination and countless hours of trial and error, he developed a motor that could be

by: Andy Gillis, Kasco De-icer Product Specialist

tags: Education, Service & Repair

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

When boats break down or run aground, many recreational boaters use the free BoatUS App to request TowBoatUS on-water assistance. It’s the only on-water towing app with the ability to link the captain of a recreational boat with the closest local TowBoatUS towing captain, eliminating the need to call to BoatUS national

tags: Service & Repair, Software & Apps

Friday, December 24, 2021

BoatersList.com is a new technology platform specifically developed and rolled out for boaters and water enthusiasts of all types. The concept was started when two friends were traveling by boat from Mexico to Florida. Entering different ports, the two, Capt. Cody Williams and Capt. Martin Kroesche, were discussing the need for a site

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Lifestyle, Service & Repair, Software & Apps

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

The experts at Dometic Marine give us step by step tips on how to make sure your boat's steering stays in tip top shape. 

tags: Boating 101, Do It Yourself (DIY), Service & Repair

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Boat Keepers has a great future ahead of them, with such dedicated and driven upcoming legacies, the future of the company looks very bright.

tags: Feel Good Story, Kids & Pets, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, Service & Repair

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