Keeping a boat teak decking clean and maintained can be a difficult task. Still, it is undoubtedly one that should be done regularly, not only to ensure it stays looking great but to ensure that the non-slip properties of a teak deck remains just that, non-slip. Here are our top 2 tips on how to ensure your teak deck remains shipshape. Don’t scrub the deck Traditionally, sailors were told to ‘scrub the deck’, but this is not true with a…
New boat owners are likely to be unsure on the frequency of servicing their boat and there really isn’t an easy answer to this question. All boats are different and maintenance can depend on many things such as the age of the boat, how well taken care of it is/has been and how frequently it is used. The best time to have a boat serviced is at the beginning of a season, after it has been put away during the…
Narrowboats are very popular in Europe especially England, France and Germany where they are predominately used on the river. They are like homes on the water in many ways, so yes they certainly do require regular maintenance. This includes vacuuming, cleaning windows, wiping surfaces, oiling furniture and painting, but then of course there are bigger jobs involved, such as lifting the beast out of the water and having it sanded down and having the underside repainted completely so that is…
Owning your own boat comes with many benefits, however, during the winter months, sailing the waters isn’t as attractive compared to the warmer months. Instead of sailing your boat, you may want to take this quiet time as an opportunity to improve your boats interior. Like homes, boats need regular maintenance and interior updates to keep them looking the best way possible. There are many ways you can improve your boats interior, including re-upholstering the seating to updating the curtains….
Have you ever thought of upgrading or modernising your boat? There are so many ways in which your boat’s interior can be upgraded and transformed and we’re going to guide you through some of the main options. The first thing you have to do is to replace the interior lining. Old linings always tend to peel off over time and if you haven’t had a new lining for some years, you’re bound to see a lot of wear and tear….