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Sunday, October 25, 2026

Dr. Shrink, Inc., the worldwide leader in shrink wrap film and installation supplies, is introducing EnviroShrink™, a new earth-friendly shrink wrap designed to deliver the same performance professionals count on while providing a smarter solution after disposal. Built for everything from marine storage to industrial

tags: biodegradable, Dr. Shrink, Environshrink, shrinkwrap, Winterization

Friday, October 23, 2026

I am writing this on a hot summer day and dreading the coming dark months. In about six weeks everyone is going to start hauling for winter lay-up. Now is the time to make some critical decisions about how you’re going to protect your baby from the snow and cold before spring launch finally arrives again. Like all responsible

by: Bruce Kemp

tags: Boat Care, Boat Cover, Boat Winterization, Sailrite, Winter, Winter Boat Care, Winterization

Friday, August 8, 2025

Dr. Shrink, Inc. Celebrates 33 Years in Business Dr. Shrink, Inc. was started by Mike and Jill Stenberg in Manistee, MI in April of 1992. Mike and Jill had a related shrink wrap installation business in Traverse City, MI that they had started in 1986 which they sold in early 1992 after seeing a niche in

by: Angela Jolly

tags: Boat Cover, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Maintenance, shrinkwrap, Storage, Winterization

Monday, December 2, 2024

10 Steps to Keep a Sterndrive Engine Running Longer Most owners of sterndrive and inboard gas engines assume that these engines will keep on running for pretty much as long as their car engine – after all, aren’t they derived from the same blocks? Unfortunately, that’s usually not the case, and they are a lot more

by: Boattest.com

tags: Engine Care, Ethanol-Free Gasoline, Proper Ventilation, Winterization

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

Friday, February 25, 2022

Follow these 5 midwinter checkup tips for boat owners

tags: How To, Winter Upkeep, Winterization

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Great Lakes Boat Top gives us some tips for preparing your boat for the harsh winter season. Avoid unnecessary repair bills this spring with these helpful tips.

tags: Canvas & Upholstery, Winterization

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Keep your boat safe from the damage that winter can bring to it with Kasco De-icers. Learn how they work and why you need to protect your boat from the damage ice brings.

tags: Accessories, Winterization

Sunday, August 29, 2021

Our writer, Dan Armitage, gives us some great winterization tips for the upcoming off-season. Make sure your boat is ready & save some $$ too!

by: Dan Armitage

tags: Do It Yourself (DIY), Winterization

Saturday, January 30, 2021

Sacrificial anodes matter in freshwater too. Find out why with this article by our writer Dan Armitage.

by: By Dan Armitage

tags: Sacrificial Anodes, Winter Upkeep, Winterization

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