Marine Accessories

Boat cleaners are an important product to us on your boat after every use if you do not do this you will have a build up of water spots and dirt in the water and it will be very hard to remove if it is not removed after every use.  Keeping your vinyl seats clean is also very important because of sun tan lotion build up which if not removed will stain your vinyl.  Their are a lot of products to help you clean and protect your gel coat and vinyl seats which makes it very easy to keep your boat spotless.

It is very expensive to have your boat detailed which uses up a lot of gas money, so if you start working on your boat now it will have a nice shine on it and everyone around will be asking you who detailed your boat.  Their are a lot of cleaners and waxes on the market but you may want to try Ducky prodects, they are very good and easy to use.  Ducky boat wax is a very good wax and is easy to use.

Their are very few new boats being sold which means we are all keeping what we have and taking care of them or at least we should be.  One of the most important things we should be doing is keeping our boat nice, clean and shining so that other people think it is new.  There are a lot of boat cleaners on the market to choose to help fix our boat so that it has a great appearance, if we keep working to keep our boat looking like new your will find it easy to keep up but if we wait and it gets very dirty it becomes a very big job.

If you put your boat away after the season you probably did not clean it very well, probably all you did was put some water on it wipe it down and maybe put a cover on it and then when the new season starts you take the boat cover off and go boating.  Well guess what this is doing to your gel coat, it has a less shine than it did the  year before and each time you do this it is going to be harder to bring back to its original state.  You can bring your boat back to its original state with many of  the Meguia’s  products that are very easy to use and many of the products are friendly for the environment.  If you take care of your boat before you put it away for the winter you will find that your boat will look very good for and long time and is much easier to take care of.  Meguiar’s Boat Care product are available at many web sites.

Want a finish on your boat that is just ducky, then use Duck products that are quick and easy to use that conditions and protects the boat’s surface from harmful UV rays.  Ducky Boat Wax has and ultra violet brightener in it that will enhance colors while leaving a smooth to the touch finish.  Ducky Boat Wax is non-toxic and biodegradable.

The best way to getting out of going to the mall shopping is to clean up your boat, now you can really milk this because you must use a boat cleaner before you can wax your boat and you must must take care of the vinyl and do not forget you have to clean the boat cover and the put a protector on it, also do not forget the trailer and the tires on the trailer.  Their is a large variety of boat cleaners and many other products to make sure your boat looks like new.

Some boat cleaners and waxes are designed to remove HEAVY oxidation, chalking, fading, minor scratches, rust and exhaust stains; plus provide protection on fiberglass/gel coat. Unique formulation combines a rubbing compound with a special blend of waxes which restore shine and protect in one application. Available in liquid and paste versions.

Their are many things you need to do to put your boat away for the off season such as putting a stabilizer in your gas and making sure the out-drive is water free and that you disconnect your batteries, all of these things is important but do not put your boat away dirty.  You need to remove the water spots and put a good coat of wax on it as well as protect your vinyl by cleaning it and putting protection on it.  Make your boat look like new and you will be ready for your next boating season, their are a lot of boat cleaners and waxes on the market so their is no reason not to protect your boat.

This product can be used in conjunction with Ducky Water Spot Remover to clean exhaust deposits, grease and oils, upholstery, carpet, chrome, windows and other synthetics. It also is absolutely streak free and contains an anti-fogging agent, great for windows and mirrors. Easy to apply, just spray on, and wipe off, it’s that simple. A truly one-of-a-kind all purpose cleaner. Non-toxic and biodegradable, one of the many great boat cleaners.

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1. Wash your boat regularly. And if you boat in saltwater, rinse your boat thoroughly with fresh water after every outing to remove salt residue.
2. Use soaps and use boat cleaners made just for boats to protect your boat’s finish.
3. Change your boat’s oil regularly. Four-stroke outboards, inboards and stern drive boats require regular oil changes. The frequency will vary by model, but a good rule of thumb is to change the oil every 100 hours of operation or at least once a year.
4. Check the propeller as part of your pre-launch routine (If you have an outboard or stern drive boat). Use a deep well socket to make sure the propeller nut is secure.
5. Remove the propeller several times during the season to make sure discarded fishing line hasn’t become wrapped around the propeller shaft. If it has, have your dealer inspect the gear-case, because fishing line can cause gear-case leaks and gear-case service is not a do-it-yourself job.
6. While you have the propeller off, inspect it for nicks, dents and other signs of damage. It’s OK if your prop is massing paint, but send it out for repairs if you find signs of impact. The smallest dent can cause your boat to lose 10% of performance and will burn more fuel than normal.
7. Put a liberal amount of waterproof grease on the propeller shaft and re-install the propeller and hardware in the same order that you took them off, and tighten the propeller nut to the manufacturers specifications.