Red Rock Marina -Belize in Pella, IA: slips, storage, and ramps
A guide to Red Rock Marina -Belize in Pella, IA covering slips, storage, haul-out, Lake Red Rock ramps and fees, the $40 annual pass, Iowa boat regist...
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Maintenance
Boat Stringer Repair: Testing, Costs and When to Hire a Pro
Learn how to spot rotted boat stringers, test them with tapping, a moisture meter and a core sample, and decide between epoxy injection and full repla...
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Guides
Bayshore Landing Marina in Miami, FL: What to Ask Before Booking
A rundown of Bayshore Landing Marina's listed slips, lifts, power and services in Coconut Grove, plus the questions to ask about rates, contracts, ins...
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Is Boat Insurance Required in NC? When Marinas and Lenders Insist
North Carolina has no state boat insurance mandate, but lenders, marinas and Lake Norman rental rules can still require coverage. This guide covers wh...
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What to know before renting a slip at Charles Mill Marina
A look at Charles Mill Marina's slips, storage, service department and published rates, plus lake rules and what to check before signing a slip lease.
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West Marine in Long Beach: Store or Pro for Your Job?
Find the Long Beach West Marine phone number, what the store carries and which services it offers. Then use a simple guide to decide between the store...
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Maintenance
Can Your Torn or Leaking Boat Canvas Be Repaired?
Find out when torn or leaking boat canvas can be repaired and when it needs replacing. Covers seam and leak tests, cost factors, DIY versus shop jobs,...
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The Boat House in Cape Coral: What It Offers and What to Ask
A look at The Boat House in Cape Coral, an indoor dry stack storage facility that also lists repair, hauling and detailing. Includes questions to ask...
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Grow Your Business
Marketing for a Service Business on the Water: Start Here
A step-by-step plan for marketing a small marine service business: set up a Google Business Profile, collect reviews the right way, show insurance and...
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Poseidon Marine in Ruskin, FL: What to Check Before You Book
A look at Poseidon Marine, a mobile marine mechanic in Ruskin, FL, and what it does. Includes how to verify a repair business, which ABYC certificatio...
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Guides
AI Assistants for Marine Businesses: What They Actually Do
Marine shops searching for "AI assistant" usually mean one of two different things: a chatbot that drafts text, or a system that actually answers lead...
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Maintenance
What boat prop repair costs, and when a new prop makes more sense
Learn what a prop shop does to fix a damaged propeller, how repair costs compare with a new prop by material, and how to use the 50% rule on a quote....
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Run Your Business
Introducing Boatwork Live Chat: Answer Boat Owners the Moment They Ask
Boatwork Live Chat puts a chat window on your storefront and your own website. You answer from your phone, visitors can leave a message when you're bu...
Jacob Ruytenbeek••5 min read
Run Your Business
Introducing Boatwork Relay: Your Agent Handles the Back-and-Forth
Boatwork Relay lets your agent work things out with other people's agents, or with them by email, and tell you the result once. It's rolling out acros...
Jacob Ruytenbeek••6 min read
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Race City Marine in Mooresville, NC and the boats it services
A look at Race City Marine in Mooresville, NC: the boat brands and engines it services, what its service menu covers, and questions to ask before book...
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Guides
Why Boat Engines Fail and What to Do When Yours Quits
When a boat engine quits or won't run right, the cause is most likely in the fuel system or the raw-water cooling system.
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Guides
How to Trim a Boat Engine and Fix Common Trim Problems
Learn how to trim a boat engine while running, how trim differs from tilt, and what common trim failures mean. Also covers what owners can check and w...
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Sea Tow Miami in North Bay Village: Services and Membership
A look at Sea Tow Miami's towing, fuel delivery, ungrounding and salvage services, what the Gold Card membership covers, and what reviewers report. In...
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Guides
Do I Need a Marine Survey for Boat Insurance?
Do you need a marine survey for boat insurance? It depends on your insurer and your boat's age, length and value. Here is how to find out before you b...
Boatwork Team••6 min read
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Foothills Marine Center in Morganton, NC: Services and Brands
Foothills Marine Center in Morganton, NC lists boat repair, engine service, dry storage, detailing and more. See the services, brands and what to ask...
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Bonnie Castle Marina in Alexandria Bay, NY: Services and Dockage
Bonnie Castle Marina in Alexandria Bay, NY is a full-service St. Lawrence River marina covering dockage, repair, hull work and dry storage. Here is wh...
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Guides
Center Console Boat Ownership Costs: What Owners Pay a Year
Center console boat ownership costs for a 28-foot boat run from $15,000 to $45,000 a year. See each line item, what moves it, and how to budget.
Boatwork Team••8 min read
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Bahamas Upholstery & Marine Canvas in Miami, FL: Pro Profile
Bahamas Upholstery & Marine Canvas in Miami, FL handles boat cushions, yacht interiors and custom fabric work. Here is what its profile shows and what...
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Guides
Boat Storm Damage Fiberglass Repair: Document, Triage, Hire
How to document boat storm damage, sort fiberglass repair into cosmetic or structural, and compare vetted marine pros before anyone sands or fills.
Boatwork Team••6 min read
