From restoration to renovation, here you will find tips and advice on all things marine.
Our marine posts will have something interesting and inspiring for everyone.
Do you need to protect your hull, keel or ballast from rust and corrosion? Marine CIP (Corrosive Inhibiting Primer) is a rust inhibiting primer which can be over-coated with the paint of your choice. Perfect for using above or below the water line, Marine CIP contains the anti-corrosive properties of Marine Oil. This enables it to stabilise the surface […]
We are very excited to announce that we have a range of new products added to our Marine Care range and other additional finishes on a previous finishing product! Whatever your marine care need, we are sure we will have a product for you. Whether you want to enhance what you already have, or if your boat […]
We have recently received some photos from a happy customer that used Polytrol to revive their narrowboat – did you know that Polytrol can be used on boats too? What is Polytrol? Polytrol is a deep penetrating oil which restores the original colour and appearance of dull or tarnished plastics, metals, tiles, painted surfaces and […]
Do you have a boat that has been blackened by UV rays? If a previous oil coating such as teak has been applied, these can quickly become dirty and your once beautiful looking wood will look old and grey. Luckily, we have a product that will fix this common problem; Owatrol Deep Cleaner What is Owatrol […]
We have received some beautiful before and after pictures of a wooden boat that has been finished with Owatrol Deks Olje D1 and D2. These images are courtesy of Igoe International in Ireland. They used the famous pairing of D1 and D2 to create a beautiful finish that will last. D1 and D2 are a […]
We have recently had a customer maintain their beautiful Nauticat 44 Pilothouse boat with Deks Olje D1 & D2. As you can see, they decided to use Deks Olje D1 for the decking and Deks Olje D2 for the hand railings and features. What’s the difference between Deks Olje D1 and Deks Olje D2? Owatrol Deks […]
We believe that achieving the best results on your boat whilst also using environmentally friendly and biodegradable products should go hand in hand. That’s why it gives us great pride to be able to inform you that our paint & anti-fouling stripper Marine Strip, our wood cleaner & brightener Deck Cleaner and our oil remover & […]
Transyl is a product that has many jobs and it does them all very well. Its versatility makes it a go-to product for many people, as it can assist in many different ways. So what’s the best uses for Transyl? What exactly is Transyl Oil? Transyl Oil is a lubricating, deep penetrating, self-spreading liquid with exceptional ‘wetting’, […]
Over time, the gelcoat on your boat can become dull and faded due to sunlight rain and pollution. Luckily we have just the product to restore your gelcoat back to its former glory. Owtrol’s Gelcoat Restorer (Marine Polytrol) is an oil that deeply penetrates the surface, re-wetting the pigments and restoring them back to their original […]
We are always happy to hear from customers who have questions about our products. Not only does it give us a chance to see what projects our customers are embarking on, it also enables us to give personal advice on which products are best suited for a particular purpose. Earlier this year, we heard from […]