Best Boat Guide

There are numerous products available that help maintain the interior and exterior of your ski boat, pontoon or personal watercraft. Although there is an exhaustive list of products out there, these are just a few that are important yet easy to use or install.

One of the best products for good interior maintenance is a bilge pump. A bilge pump helps keep the bilge free of all that water that tends to come over the edges and find its way to the bottom of the boat's interior. Many times that water can end up sitting in the bilge for a long period of time and eventually becomes rancid and could cause damage to the boat. One type of pump to get rid of that water is the Rule Bilge Pump.

The Rule Bilge Pump is easily installed in the bilge and when overflow water reaches a height of 2 and ¾ inches a sensor first turns the pump on and when the water is gone another sensor turns it off. This particular pump is considered eco-friendly because if motor oil or other harmful liquids enter the bilge the sensor will not turn the pump on. This sensing technology not only keeps your boat clean but it also helps in maintaining the quality of the rivers and lakes that boaters enjoy.

Exterior maintenance of your boat is not only important for a superior appearance it also protects your boat from long-term damage to the fiberglass and construction of the boat.

One significant exterior maintenance product is a Keelguard. Installing a Keelguard helps protect the front end of your boat from scratches or abrasions that can occur from pulling into sandy or rocky shorelines. The damage caused by rocks and sand effects the keel's gel-coat finish. This damage could eventually lead to moisture finding its way to the fiberglass laminate which can lead to further damage. A Keelguard has also been shown to improve the performance and handling of boats and can also help in achieving greater speeds.

Another great product that will help protect and maintain the exterior of your boat is a dock fender. Dock fenders are generally made of high-quality vinyl and are hung from the sides of your boat to protect it as you pull close to the dock. After filling dock fenders with air they provide a barrier between the rough edges of the dock and the outside of the boat. Dock fenders are especially helpful for days when the water is rough or the wind is blowing and it becomes difficult to smoothly dock the boat.

While keelguards and dock fenders are used in conjunction with the use of your boat another way to maintain your boat is by storing it properly when it's off the water. The easiest way to do this is to cover your boat with a storage cover. Whether storing your watercraft indoors or outside, for long periods or short periods of time, a storage cover will protect your boat from harmful UV rays as well as repel water. Most storage covers are constructed of reflective materials to keep the sun from heating up the boat's interior which can lead to damage to carpet and seats. The breathability of most storage covers also keeps moisture from building up underneath and in the interior of the boat.

Most boat owners take a lot of pride in their boat. Help maintain your boat both inside and out with some of the products mentioned here.