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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.

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Owatrol donates Deks Olje D1 & D2 to the charity ‘Sailing Tectona’, a charity which supplies sailing training opportunities to people of all ages. Sailing Tectona is supported by The Tectona Trust who provide much-needed funds for mental health and recovery voyages. The wonderful members of staff teach teamwork, communication and resilience to help give […]

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Best way to clean boat canvas

Posted on in Marine

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 […]

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Winter boat storage tips

Posted on in Marine

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 […]

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Yacht maintenance checklist

Posted on in Marine

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 […]

Green narrowboat cruising down a canal

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 […]

Marine CIP applied to a ship

  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 […]

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New Marine Care Range!

Posted on in Marine, Owatrol News

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 […]

How to revive a narrowboat

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 […]

Owatrol Deep Cleaner after being used on a boat deck

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 […]