Boat Care and Feeding

NEW ECO-FRIENDLY SHRINKWRAP

With its antimicrobial coating, Dr. Shrink’s BioShrink Shrinkwrap resists the development of microorganisms under the cover. It hinders growth of mildew, mold, algae and bacteria, including E. coli, so there will be no surprises when unwrapping a boat or RV.

Committed to protecting the environment, this shrinkwrap is environmentally friendly. Its coating exhibits no harm to natural surroundings.

Dr. Shrink is a full-service, full-circle supplier of shrinkwrap and installation accessories. The company also offers REBAG, a recycling program for used shrinkwrap in the U.S. and Canada.

A 20-foot by 100-foot 8 ml roll of BioShrink Shrinkwrap retails for $240.

dr-shrink.com // (800) 968-5147


HULL CLEANING GETS SAFE

Bio-Kleen Hull Kleen is an environmentally safe, commercial strength, fast-acting fiberglass hull cleaner that quickly removes the waterline, algae, lime, scale, rust, scum and chalking with very little effort. It is designed as an aggressive, one-step, spray-on, spray-off cleaner that dissolves deposits. Not only is the product effective and non-toxic, it is aromatic, emitting no harsh fumes or burns.

A quart bottle retails for $9.95, one gallon for $19.95, five gallons for $80.00. It is also available in 55-gallon drums.

biokleen.com // (800) 240-5536


WOODEN DECK TREATMENT

The WoodCleaner + Brightener is a two-stage treatment designed to remove all traces of dirt and grease from a deck and then return the wood to its natural color. Once the surface has been prepared with the Cleaner + Brightener, the new WoodProtector can be applied. These products from Holmenkol work together to ensure that teak or other hardwood decks are restored and fully protected against the elements.

WoodProtector is a water-based nano coating that not only restores the original color of a wooden deck, but also provides a fully water resistant, non-slip deck surface. In addition, the nano structure of the product offers protection from moisture, salt, algae and moss. This structure also ensures very high and long-lasting protection from UV rays to prevent the wood from bleaching over time.

During the process of application, the nano particles organize themselves in layers and completely cover the surface with a multi-layered coating. The layered structure means that the coating resists abrasion, because if one layer is damaged, a deeper layer is exposed and acts as a protection to the rest.

The new products are the first to be launched following Holmenkol’s agreement with Nanovations, the Australian coating technology company.

holmenkol.com // (508) 674-7700


ECOLOGICAL BOAT WASH & WAX AND HEAVY DUTY BOAT WASH

Ecover has launched its new ecological Boat Wash & Wax and Heavy Duty Boat Wash. The low-foaming cleansers use the power of nature to clean and shine fiberglass, metals and painted marine surfaces.

Both products are phosphate-free and made from plant and mineral-based ingredients, including coconut surfactants, carnauba wax and citric acid, to naturally remove dirt, oil and grease. Wash & Wax product leaves behind a protective plant-based wax coating.

As with all Ecover products, Boat Wash & Wax and Heavy Duty Boat Wash quickly and completely biodegrade with minimum impact on aquatic environments.

Even Ecover bottles and labels leave a lighter carbon footprint and are made of polyethylene. The cap is made of polypropylene. Polyethylene and polypropylene are 100 percent recyclable and can be recycled together using a low energy process.

Ecover Boat Wash & Wax retails for a suggested price of $7.00, and Ecover Heavy Duty Boat Wash retails for $8.50.

ecover.com // (800) 449-4925


Royal Purple Motor Oil

Whether your watercraft is two-cycle or four-cycle, Royal Purple Motor Oil increases horsepower, saves fuel and reduces heat, wear and emissions.

Royal Purple’s unsurpassed oxidation stability allows for extended oil drains and fewer oil changes. This saves you time and money and reduces the impact on the environment.

Royal Purple’s performance advantages come from a blend of synthetic oils plus Royal Purple’s proprietary Synerlec technology. Royal Purple Motor Oil is compatible with other mineral and synthetic marine motor oils.

Suggested retail price for a quart of Royal Purple Motor Oil is $8.57.

royalpurple.com // (281) 354-8600


ODORZOUT POUCHES

Odorzout All Surface Pouches are an excellent way to keep an area odor-free. The All Surface Pouches are 100 percent natural zeolite minerals, packaged in a convenient breathable bag.
The pouches are extremely easy to use. Just open the outer plastic bag and place the unopened inner bag anywhere there is an unwanted odor, and remember to leave an opening for air circulation.
The inner bag lets the zeolite minerals absorb the odors through the pouch material without any dust, powder or odors seeping back out.

Keep your boat cabin odor-free by placing several pouches strategically around the inside, including in storage compartments. This product also works well on coolers after fishing or outings. Just place an Odorzout All Surface Pouch inside and keep the cooler cracked open a little bit for air circulation.

The All Surface Pouches are made to be used in smaller areas but still need air circulation for maximum effectiveness. For larger problem areas, use the pouches in conjunction with Odorzout All Surface Granules.

Odorzout products do not have any perfume or chemical smells and are 100 percent safe for pets and people.

Suggested retail price of the All Purpose Pouch is $9.99.

Odorzout // (800) 887-8465