Expert buying guides to help you choose the right marine cleaning and maintenance products for your specific boat type, material, and conditions.

Answers to the most common boat care and marine maintenance questions. Browse by topic to find expert guidance on cleaning, protection, and restoration.

Seasonal boat care checklists for every region. Spring commissioning, summer maintenance, fall preparation, and winter storage tasks tailored to your climate.

Side-by-side comparisons of marine cleaning products, materials, methods, and approaches. Make informed decisions with objective analysis of each option.

Detailed application guides for every August Race product. Learn the right technique, dilution ratio, and surface preparation for professional results.

Boat care advice tailored to your region. Climate, water type, UV exposure, and seasonal patterns all affect how you should clean and protect your vessel.

Diagnose and fix common boat problems with step-by-step solution guides. Covers oxidation, mildew, UV fading, salt buildup, staining, vinyl cracking, and more.

Learn how to clean, protect, and restore every marine material. Guides covering gelcoat, fiberglass, vinyl, teak, aluminum, Hypalon, PVC, stainless steel, canvas, and more.

Find boat care guides tailored to your specific vessel. From center consoles to sailboats, each guide covers the surfaces, materials, and cleaning challenges unique to your boat type.

Discover how August Race Fender Clean removes fender grime, salt and black streaks while staying non-toxic and eco-safe for busy coastal marinas.

Prevent RIB tube fading and inflatable seam damage. LR Sealer UV adds PVC protection, helps stop UV cracking tubes, and supports winter prep for UV protectio...

Concentrated muriatic acid can etch or dull fiberglass gelcoat. Safer steps and a gentler clean using August Race Boat Wash Pro.

Yes, faded fiberglass (GRP) can often be restored with cleaning, compounding, polishing, and UV sealer. Learn when restoration works and how to protect the finish.

Short answer: WD-40 can lift some water spots but it is not ideal for RIB tubes. Use August Race Liquid Rib for safer cleaning and lasting protection.

Clear oxidation, carbon, and trailering grime from Hypalon RIB tubes. Steps, safe cleaners, and 2025 prep to prevent inflatable dullness.

Clean mold from vinyl boat cushions safely, restore color with Vinyl Bright, and prevent stains during rainy season and humid storage.

Learn safe, non-abrasive methods for vinyl upholstery cleaning on boats, marine mold removal, vinyl brightening, and mildew prevention with clear steps.

Guide to RIB UV protection using LR Sealer UV -- PVC tube sealer and Hypalon UV treatment to prevent UV cracking and reduce cleaning.

Learn how to remove salt from painted boats using a marine paint cleaner and biodegradable boat wash for streak free results. Steps, tips, and FAQs.

Protect fiberglass boats from UV with a hydrophobic, eco-friendly GRP sealer. Prep, application, maintenance tips, and FAQs on water spots and durability.

Non-abrasive marine vinyl cleaner that removes mildew and mold fast while preserving color, texture, and feel of boat upholstery.