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Benefits of Painting Bottom of Aluminum Boat

Aluminum that is exposed to air will oxidize, thus creating a protective coating. This is why few aluminum boats have visible paint. Below the surface is a different story.

Aluminum boats are painted below the water line for several reasons. First off, the paint slows down fouling and chemical corrosion. Second, for avid fishermen, a camouflage paint design gets rid of the tell-tale sign of aluminum which would otherwise dissuade prey. While out purchasing paint, don’t forget to pick up boat motor oil.

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Repairing Boat Carpet

At first, I was skeptical about adding carpeting to our family boat. After all, boats get wet and mold breeds in damp conditions; however, upon further research I did find plenty of stylish marine carpeting to choose from. The flooring addition definitely gave the boat a more elegant look.

Every now and then, the carpeting gets damaged from water or from everyday wear and tear. Rather than ripping out all of the carpet and starting anew, I use leftover carpeting from the original installation for repairs. I simply use a knife to remove the damaged section, and then fill the spot with new carpet – making sure to match the direction of the weave. While I’m working on repairs I usually send the boys out to run some errands, like picking up the best outboard motor oil.

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Repairing Damaged Boat Floor

As much as I love being out on the water, I don’t like it when the water comes into my boat. More often then not, water in the boat is caused by a damaged floor. Fortunately, a few simple steps are all that’s needed to restore a boat floor.

Start by sanding the damaged area with a 60 grit sandpaper, and then increase to 80 grit. Apply wood filler liberally to the sanded area. Once the filler has dried, sand the area until it is flush with the rest of the floor. Apply waterproof sealer and then varnish to finish the job. When you’re out purchasing floor repair supplies, take a moment to stock up on amalie oil.

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