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Using cutting compounds and polishing waxes on a boat.

How to Use Cutting Compound and Polish to Refine Your Boat’s Finish

Learn how to use cutting compound and polish to restore your boat’s finish. This step-by-step guide explains the 3-step process to remove oxidation, refine gelcoat, and seal your surface for...

How to Use Cutting Compound and Polish to Refine Your Boat’s Finish

Learn how to use cutting compound and polish to restore your boat’s finish. This step-by-step guide explains the 3-step process to remove oxidation, refine gelcoat, and seal your surface for...

How to winterize your RV or motorhome this winter.

How To Winterize An RV: A Guide For First-Time Owners

New to RV ownership? Learn how to winterize an RV or motorhome step by step. Protect your plumbing, appliances, and exterior from freezing damage this winter.

How To Winterize An RV: A Guide For First-Time Owners

New to RV ownership? Learn how to winterize an RV or motorhome step by step. Protect your plumbing, appliances, and exterior from freezing damage this winter.

Checking boat supplies for the season.

The 2026 Boat Restocking Checklist: Everything to Inspect, Replace, and Refresh Before Launch

Getting ready for the 2026 boating season? Use this complete boat restocking checklist to inspect safety gear, replace worn supplies, and refresh essential items before launch.

The 2026 Boat Restocking Checklist: Everything to Inspect, Replace, and Refresh Before Launch

Getting ready for the 2026 boating season? Use this complete boat restocking checklist to inspect safety gear, replace worn supplies, and refresh essential items before launch.

The bottom off a boat covered in barnacles.

Is It Possible to Clean the Bottom of a Boat from the Deck?

Learn how to clean your boat’s hull from the deck with the right tools and techniques—no diving required for basic underwater hull maintenance.

Is It Possible to Clean the Bottom of a Boat from the Deck?

Learn how to clean your boat’s hull from the deck with the right tools and techniques—no diving required for basic underwater hull maintenance.

What Can You Do With a Marine Biology Degree? Career Paths on and off the Water

What Can You Do With a Marine Biology Degree? Career Paths on and off the Water

Explore some common career paths for marine biology graduates, what those jobs actually look like, and how students can position themselves for success.

What Can You Do With a Marine Biology Degree? Career Paths on and off the Water

Explore some common career paths for marine biology graduates, what those jobs actually look like, and how students can position themselves for success.

A Christmas tree decorated with green boat brushes and surrounded by marine supplies.

Happy Holidays From the Captains Preferred Team

Thank you for choosing us, believing in us, and bringing our products along on your adventures. We hope your Christmas is full of peace, laughter, and the people who matter...

Happy Holidays From the Captains Preferred Team

Thank you for choosing us, believing in us, and bringing our products along on your adventures. We hope your Christmas is full of peace, laughter, and the people who matter...