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.
Having your fabrics fresh and clean from any dirt or mildew build up really makes a difference in the lifespan of your boat canvas. But what is the best way to clean boat canvas? To keep your covers and sails in top condition, it is recommended that you clean them with a dowsing of soapy […]
The colder months mean it is that time of year again when boats need to be pulled from the water to be safely stored over Winter. But how and where should you store your boat? There are a variety of ways and places you can do so, each with their pros and cons. Boat storage […]
If you own a yacht, we’re sure you are aware of how much they cost! Maintaining your boat is not only a good idea for safety purposes, but it will also increase the boat’s longevity. There is a wide variety of things you can do to make sure your boat stays in tip-top condition. Some […]
In the event of something bad happening to your boat, you will want to be sure you are safely covered. Boat insurance isn’t a legal requirement for every boat in the UK. However, there are a few circumstances when you do need to have it. Such as if you are keeping a boat in a […]
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 […]