How to Maintain Your Fiberglass Boat

When you have a fiberglass boat you know all of the wonderful benefits that they offer! Fiberglass boats are one of the best options to use for any of your boating needs. Whether it’s used for sport fishing or for crabbing, fiberglass boats are your go to boat, and at Dixon’s Marine we have the best fiberglass boats to offer!  However, when using our beloved boats we don’t always use them in the best weather or ocean conditions, which takes a toll on every part of the boat. At Dixon’s Marine we do offer fiberglass boat repairs for any repairs you may need, although there is still routine preventative boat maintenance you can do to help keep your boat on the high sea! 

1. After every major sea outing it’s good to do a thorough check over your boat to look for any cracks, (even the tiniest ones), check the pump, jack stands, and the hardware. 
2. Once, the boat has been examined give it a good wash and wax to ensure nothing from the ocean is left on your boat causing rotting over time. The wax will create that extra layer of protection from properties that are outside of the water, as well like the damaging effects the sun can have on paint.
3. Lastly, it’s extremely important to use a winter cover in Mother Nature’s harsh cold months. Anything can happen when a boat isn’t properly stored for the winter; ice can have a long term damaging effect.

These are just some basic ways to help keep your boat on the sea! If you have any other questions about boat repairs or if you would like to inquire about our Dixon’s Marine boats call us toll free at 888-569-6342.

The Benefits of Choosing Dixon's Marine's Fiberglass Boat Repair Services

Purchasing a high-quality boat is the first step to enjoying the open water, but there are times when even the best-made fiberglass boats need repair or refitting. When you want to get back out on the water as soon as possible, Dixon's provides the repair services you need. Here are the benefits of having fiberglass boat repair services completed before you head out on the water this boating season. 

• Fishermen who want to take their boat in for a repair and refitting can bring boats as large as 65 feet in length and 30 feet in width in for services.
• Separate departments for jobs related to the electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components of a boat mean that these specialized jobs can be completed faster and more efficiently.
• Our on-site storage facility allows you to keep your boat at Dixon's as long as you need to before, during, and after your repair services are completed.
• Our marine hardware store allows fisherman to find the supplies that they need to keep their vessels in tip-top shape.
• Haul-out services are offered for your convenience. Hydraulic lift trailers are able to help lift even the largest fiberglass boats into the water, and fees for haul-out services are based on the size of the vessel and the number of feet it’s being hauled.

Your boat is part of your livelihood, and keeping it serviced is essential! Call Dixon’s Marine toll-free at 888) 569-6342 to learn more about our fiberglass boat repair services. 

Dixon’s Marine Takes Part in the Eastern Canadian Fisheries Exposition

More than 100 exhibitors made the Eastern Canadian Fisheries Exposition on February 6-7, a memorable event, and Dixon's Marine Group was among them. Canadian fishermen enjoyed looking at our fiberglass fishing boats, and many placed an order on the spot. We appreciated the many visitors who stopped by our booth to tell tales that we enjoyed. 

Mayor Pam Wood of Yarmouth welcomed everyone to the biennial event. We received two messages from our Ministers of Fisheries and Oceans, and Nova Scotia won accolades for the high quality of fish and seafood that it provides to the world. The Exposition is Canada’s longest running commercial fishing trade show, an event that we’re proud to attend. Marketing Canadian lobster to the world and safety topics were featured on the program for Friday and Saturday. Our show badge

gave us free admission to all seminars, which provided helpful information for all delegates.

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Our top quality fiberglass fishing boats are your best choice when you need a well-designed crab boat. Our staff has more than 40 years of experience in the industry, and we use it to design and build our fiberglass boats. We respect all fishermen who pursue an intense activity that requires years of training and specialized equipment. It is our privilege to serve you with the finest fiberglass boats that are available anywhere.