We recommend waxing your boat in the middle of the season, as waxing can provide additional benefits vs. washing your boat every week.
Harmful elements such as saltwater and the sun have a big impact on maintaining its condition and will deteriorate quickly if exposed. Staying ahead of the oxidation process is the key to preserving your boat. Protecting your boat also helps increase the longevity of your gel coat or paint which prevents cracking and deterioration of your fiberglass that adds a long-lasting effect to the paint.
Why Wax Your Boat?
There are countless reasons why you should wax your boat. Here are a few tips that will get you motivated to keep a good coat of wax on your boat.
Protection from the elements
For most of us, storing our boats indoors or completely covering them isn’t an option. By nature, boats live in the harshest environment mother nature can throw at them. The sun and salt can take their toll. Over time, causing oxidation which will give your boat a dull listless appearance. However, you can protect it against harsh oxidation by applying premium waxes regularly to your boat. There are a ton of great waxes and sealants to choose from to provide unbeatable protection.
Resale Value
When the day comes to sell our boats and move into another exciting vessel, we want to get the most money possible. One of the easiest ways to leave a great first impression is by having a shiny boat. By regularly applying wax to your boat you help keep it in Bristol condition, which also helps increase the resale value.
Imagine walking up to a boat for the first time and it’s all chalky, the first thing that will run through your head is what else has this owner neglected since owning this boat?
Save Money In The Long Run
In the grand scheme of things waxing your boat often can save you money. Re-spraying or painting your boat is expensive. So staying on top of your boat's appearance will help keep your gel coat or paint in pristine condition. Reducing the risk of needing to repair and re-paint your boat. Short-term expenses or a long-term expensive project? The choice is yours.
Makes Cleaning-up Easier
Consistently having a fresh coat of wax on your boat makes cleaning after a day on the water much easier. Salt, fish remains, and yard dirt is easier on a waxed boat than on a porous non-protected gel coat. Which leaves you with more time to enjoy the boat and less time for cleaning.
Pride
If all of the above doesn’t perk your ears, then maybe the pride of ownership will. Nothing beats walking down the docks and seeing your boat flawlessly glisten under the warm sun. This solidifies all the hard work, effort, and money you spend on your boat. A small amount of effort to wax your boat yields surprising results. Waxing your boat and seeing the results can be amazing. If you haven’t looked into the benefits of waxing and protecting your boat, now would be the time to do so.
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