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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Imagine docking your boat with total confidence—no stress, no scrapes, just smooth sailing every time. With Sidekick Concepts’ custom docking solutions, you spend less time worrying and more time making memories on the water. Why struggle with hard plastic, non-rotating fenders that are too short to protect your boat and

tags: boat protection, Boating, day boat, Dealerships, Dock, fender, Sidekick Concepts

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Boat Fix to Partner with Zodiac Nautic Group to Offer Dedicated 24/7 Support for New Customers Boat Fix, a leading recreational boating telematics company that provides a combination of on water support, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, theft prevention/recovery backed by 24/7 live support, announced

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Boat GPS, boat protection, Boat Security, Company Partnership, Monitoring Systems

Thursday, June 5, 2025

All of Eldean Shipyard’s Boat Storage Buildings are Powered by the Sun! Eldean Shipyard recently activated its 3rd and 4th solar installations to generate electricity on-site at the marina! The 4 total solar arrays produce the majority of electricity for all 5 of Eldean Shipyard’s heated storage

by: Wade Eldean

tags: boat protection, Community Outreach, Innovation, Michigan, Storage

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Give Your Hull Its Armor: Why Hull Pro is Replacing Bottom Paint on Lake Vessels If you’re still using traditional bottom paint on your freshwater vessel, it’s time to rethink your approach. Bottom paint isn’t just unnecessary on lakes—it can also drag down your boat’s performance and

by: Jo Tran

tags: boat protection, Detailing, Paint, Performance, Restoration, Service

Friday, May 9, 2025

Always in Touch, Never a Drain Whether your boat is at the dock, on a trailer, or moored far from home, one thing remains constant: your connection to it. Boaters across the Great Lakes and beyond are turning to Skyhawk Oversea, a self-powered, wireless boat monitoring system designed to keep you informed—without

by: Carly Best

tags: Accessories, Battery Support, boat protection, Boat Security, Boat Technology, Electronics, Innovation, Monitoring Systems

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

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Norvos Insurance Teams Up with Boat Fix to bring Policyholders Increased Peace of Mind on the Water Boat Fix, a leading recreational boating telematics company that provides a combination of remote monitoring, GPS tracking, theft prevention/recovery and 24/7 live customer support, announced today it has partnered with Norvos

by: Andrew Golden

tags: Boat Ownership, boat protection, Company Partnership, Industry News, Insurance

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Upgrade Your Docking Experience with Stainless Steel Sidekicks Tired of worrying about dock damage and scuffed hulls? Sidekick Concepts has the solution with our premium stainless-steel designs, crafted with you in mind. Appealing to the eye with a strong, sleek, rotating design, our products offer superior boat docking protection.

by: Sidekick Concepts

tags: Accessories, boat protection, Dock, Industry News

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, December 16, 2024

JETBOATPILOT UNVEILS 21ST CENTURY BOAT FENDER JETBOATPILOT, A leader in innovative marine accessories, proudly introduces the FishBone Fender, a revolutionary boat bumper set to take the recreational boat market by storm! FishBone Fender was created to solve problems encountered while using traditional boat fenders. It’s

by: Will Owen

tags: Applicable Everywhere, boat protection, Docking 101, Gift Ideas

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