In the grand scheme of things, paint is really just makeup for boats. Alone, it’s not at all sexy; it looks like just another medium. But artfully applied on a perfectly faired canvas by hands that ...

Many people see gelcoat as the ultimate finish on any recreational boat. But there has been a quiet revolution both among current boat owners and manufacturers of new boats. Polyurethane coatings are ...

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