http://www.boatdir.com/articles en-us http://www.boatdir.com/articles N/A info@submitzoo.com Sat, 30 Aug 2008 04:17:19 CDT 20 http://www.boatdir.com/articles/articles/47/1/How-to-give-your-boat-that-glossy-new-Shine%21 How to give your boat that glossy new, superior shine! This guide will give you the basic essentials on how to keep and maintain that glossy shine for years to come. If you are trying to sell your boat, the first thing you must remember is, when you have a new or used boat for sale, the first impression is everything!   Damion Newton Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT http://www.boatdir.com/articles/articles/15/1/Flats-Boat-Poling-101 Poling a skiff across a flat should not intimidate you, it is actually quite easy once you know a few basic concepts. Tom Mitzlaff Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.boatdir.com/articles/articles/6/1/Boat-Wax-Shine-On It has been our experience that nothing so much insures the beauty and longevity of a fiberglass boat than the continual maintenance of a good coat of high quality wax.  In this article we will explore the preparation, methods, and best practices for the long term maintenance of your boats gel coat through the use of wax. Alistair Pretswell Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.boatdir.com/articles/articles/4/1/Teak-Refinishing-On-Boats In this article we will look at the several alternate methods of restoring and preserving teak on your boat or yacht in order to place you in a more informed position to decide on which method best suits your situation. James "Doc" Lewis Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.boatdir.com/articles/articles/3/1/Clear-Vinyl-Boat-Windows Strataglass®, Lexan®, Plexiglass®, Isenglass, Crystal Clear, Eisenglass, etc. James "Doc" Lewis Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST http://www.boatdir.com/articles/articles/2/1/Non-Skid-Deck-Cleaning-and-Maintenance One of the most common questions we get concerns the cleaning and restoration of  the non-skid decks on the boats we maintain. As with most things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and daily washing with a mild soap and a little elbow grease, will go a long way towards keeping the non-skid deck looking ship shape and Bristol. By daily washing, I mean washing after each use or at least once a week, even if the boat has just been sitting. James "Doc" Lewis Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 CST