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Straight answers on choosing, sizing and installing marine gear, written to help you buy the right part the first time.
If your boat lives in the water, pick an ablative (self-polishing) bottom paint for most uses. It wears away slowly, keeps exposing fresh biocide, and does not build…
Read the guideMatch the polish to the metal. Use a metal polish or metal wax on stainless steel and chrome to remove the brown "tea staining" and leave a protective…
Read the guideClean marine vinyl with a vinyl-specific cleaner and a soft brush or microfiber, rinse, then apply a UV protectant every few weeks in strong sun. Avoid bleach, ammonia,…
Read the guideFor the brown or yellow stain along your waterline, use an acid-based hull cleaner (most use oxalic or a similar mild acid). Apply it out of the water…
Read the guideIf your gelcoat is dull or chalky, you need to remove oxidation first with a compound or polish, then protect it with a marine wax, sealant or ceramic…
Read the guideBuild your kit around one telescoping handle with interchangeable heads: a soft brush for gelcoat, hulls and glass, a medium brush for non-skid decks, and a stiff brush…
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