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Boat maintenance: buying guides, tips and tutorials
Welcome to our resource hub for boat maintenance. Explore guides and tutorials on filters, anodes, belts, spark plugs, turbines / inflatable care, boat engine maintenance kits, boat engine maintenance products and boat hull maintenance. Each how-to includes step-by-step instructions with DAM Marine spare-part references.
Our boat maintenance guides
When should you change your boat spark plugs ?
Find out when to change boat spark plugs, which symptoms to watch for, how to inspect them and why the correct engine reference matters.
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Boat wood maintenance: deck, teak, flooring and woodwork
Cleaning the teak deck, reviving grey wood, protection, renovation and product selection: a guide to maintaining wood on a boat.
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Boat hull gelcoat in winter: protect your boat during lay-up
Learn how to protect boat hull gelcoat in winter: cleaning, inspection, defects to check, polish, wax, protection and mistakes to avoid before winter lay-up.
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How to winterize your sailboat sails?
Learn how to winterize your sailboat sails: removal, rinsing, drying, inspection, folding, storage and care for halyards and sheets.
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How to polish a boat? Method for restoring hull shine
Learn how to polish a boat: hull preparation, polish choice, application method, gelcoat protection and mistakes to avoid.
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How to apply antifouling paint to a boat hull?
Learn how to apply antifouling paint to a boat hull: preparation, equipment, primer, coats, drying, weather and launch timing.
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How to antifoul a boat? Steps, tools and hull preparation
Learn how to antifoul a boat step by step: hull cleaning, checks ashore, surface preparation, antifouling application and common mistakes to avoid.
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Calculate the amount of antifouling needed for a boat
Calculate the amount of antifouling your boat needs from hull area, coverage, number of coats and pot size.
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Remove boat antifouling: methods and hull advice
Learn how to remove boat antifouling without damaging the hull: scraper, stripper, sanding, abrasive blasting, safety and preparation before repainting.
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How to dewinterize a boat - Complete guide
Learn how to dewinterize your boat step by step: engine, battery, hull and safety checks before getting back on the water.
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Everything you need to know about boat anodes: how they work, types, replacement
Boat anodes protect the propeller, the drive unit and the hull against galvanic corrosion. Learn how they work, the types (zinc, aluminum, magnesium) and when to replace them.
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Boat propeller maintenance : the guide
Step-by-step cleaning, sanding if necessary, antifouling, shaft lubrication, and anode inspection: everything you need to know for a long-lasting propeller!
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How to boat in winter? The right habits for a stress-free outing
Boating in winter is possible: a reliable weather window, warm/waterproof gear, reinforced safety and boat checks. A simple checklist + practical tips to head out confidently despite cold, humidity and reduced visibility.
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How to choose the right antifouling for your boat?
Boat antifouling: how to choose the paint (erodible, hard matrix), estimate quantity, apply (coats, drying), manage launch timing, aluminium, prop/lower unit, and budget.
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Boat winterization : the complete guide (in-water or ashore)
How to winterize a boat in-water or ashore? Simple steps, engine care (outboard & inboard), hull/interior protection, battery, cover...
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