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Boat Flooring Options

When you look at your boat’s floor, do you think “hmmm, not such a good look?” If so, it’s time to switch out your floor. But what to get? There are many types of boat flooring, each with advantages and disadvantages.

In this article, we’ll look at several of the most popular Boat Flooring Options and give you some context to help choose the right material for your needs, your vessel, and your budget.

Why Choosing the Right Boat Flooring is Important

It might not seem like it, but boat flooring is critical for a variety of reasons. It not only allows you to decorate your boat according to your preferences but it also protects some portions of the boat from damage. And in certain cases, the right boat flooring also helps to prevent those on the boat from slipping and damaging themselves!

A steady grip can life and death.

Best Anchor Windlass 2021 Electric Windlass

Motor Boating, Sailing

The windlass makes operating a boat so much easier. This age-old invention has helped bring up anchors for centuries.

Today’s anchor windlasses are electrically operated and designed to quickly drop and lift your boat’s anchor into the ocean. Depending on the size of your boat and the quantity and types of anchors you have, you may need one or more windlass.

Anchoring your boat is often one of the most dangerous parts of boating. If you ask any experienced sailor, almost all of them will have at least one story of the time they sliced their hand open tossing the anchor, or got off-balance and busted their behind on the deck.

A mechanical windlass allows the anchor to be instantly dropped or withdrawn from the boat just like a winch. No more sketchy balancing acts on the tip of your boat!
In today’s article, we’re going to take a look at some of the top windlasses on the market. We’ll start with the best anchor windlass, the Lewmar V700.

How to Remove Boat Decals! 3 Methods

Motor Boating

With proper maintenance, you can keep a boat running for a long time, but the elements will begin to take a toll on your watercraft’s appearance sooner or later. After a while, your boat starts to collect decals: registration, boat name, etc. Over time, you may want to get rid of them and start over.

But how to remove boat decals?

Unfortunately, since these decals are designed to be as durable as possible to withstand the harsh marine environment, they are often difficult to remove without damaging your boat.

In this guide to removing boat decals, we’re going to take a look at some of the techniques that you can use to remove boat decals with minimal effort and damage to the underlying surfaces.

Types Of Boat Steering Systems

Motor Boating

Design and appearance is not the only thing you should take into consideration when selecting your boat. An important component that you should also take time to think about is the steering system for your boat. With a wide variety to choose from, it can be difficult to choose which system to go for. This article looks at several of the most common types of boat steering systems and covers the basics of each.

With this post, you’ll learn what the different boat steering systems are, how they work, and the advantages of each of the steering systems.

How to Reupholster Boat Seats

Motor Boating, Sailing

Boat seats take a lot of abuse. They’re used in the marine environment, and they’re exposed to way more of the elements than, for example, car seats. We ask a lot of our boat seats: they need to look great, feel comfortable, and last forever.

But the reality is that all of that saltwater, sunlight, fish, ground down jean fibers, bait, hooks, and more.

If it’s time to reupholster your boat seats, you’ve come to the right place. This article is an overview of how to reupholster boat seats. It covers everything you need to know.

Pun definitely intended. Now let’s get started!

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How to Clean Boat Upholstery

Motor Boating, Sailing

When was the last time you cleaned your boat? Did you also remember to clean the upholstery? Boat cleaning isn’t only limited to the exterior because you also need to give some love to its upholstery. After all, it is the part of the boat you come in contact with the most.

Boat seats and upholstery are made from tough materials that can outlast even the harsh marine conditions. However, if it is not properly cared for and maintained, it can deteriorate faster. One of the best things you can do for your boat upholstery is to clean it and keep it clean.