Outils Entretien Bateau

ABRASIVES

Abrasives are essential maintenance tools for clean your boat's surfaces and removing rust, stains or peeling paint. For complete maintenance, we offer abrasives in different sizes and shapes to adapt your work to all surfaces. Note that the use of maintenance products can prevent the appearance of this type of damage and protect your boat from wear and tear caused by salt water and external elements. Our abrasion products are available from stock at reasonable prices so you can carry out maintenance work with peace of mind. Adhesives are also important tools for maintaining your boat. We offer a range of adhesive maintenance products to repair failed electrical cables, tears in sails and any other lightweight adhesive needs. These products will satisfy you, especially if you need your adhesive tapes to be waterproof: this is the case for the majority of our adhesive products. Our adhesive products are available in different variations to suit all your light repair needs, whether you own a powerboat or a sailboat. Our products are of high quality and are competitively priced so that you can carry out the necessary repairs while spending reasonably. The highest quality material will be found under the 3M brand.

BRUSHING

The Brosserie is one of the most essential tools for the maintenance of your boat. It allows you to clean the most difficult to access parts. We offer a full range of brush variants to clean the hull, decks and accessories, to tackle any maintenance job that lies ahead of you. We have stainless steel brushes to remove rust, soft brushes to clean paint and hard brushes to remove stubborn dirt. Some brushes will also be suitable for surfaces typically found on a boat such as gelcoat coatings. Our maintenance products and brushes are of high quality and are available in stock at affordable prices to meet your boat cleaning needs.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

To protect your boat in complete safety, it is essential to also focus on the Personal protection which is responsible for the maintenance work. This is why personal protection products are essential when maintaining your boat. We offer a range of premium quality care products to protect your skin, your hands, your eyes and your respiratory tract. Our protective products are available in stock for complete protection when carrying out various painting or maintenance jobs. To protect your skin and hair, nothing better than a hooded jumpsuit. As for your eyes, choose a well-covering visor. To protect your respiratory tract (nose and mouth), opt for respiratory masks. Finally, gloves will always be your best ally to avoid damaging your hands with stubborn paint residue.

What tools should you have on your boat to maintain it?

There is a lot of practical equipment to ensure successful maintenance on your boat. The first piece of equipment to have is the bhard rod, which allows you to remove shells and moss from the hull. The Scrubbis Hull Brush will be your best ally. Then, the pglass paper will be used to sand the hull and remove imperfections before applying varnish or paint. Who says paint, says brush. The pbrush of course allows you to apply varnish or paint to the hull. It is recommended to use quality brushes to obtain a quality result. Plastimo flat antifouling brushes will do the trick. Brushes will be even more effective accompanied by an application with rouleau: it allows you to apply the varnish or paint to the hull in a uniform manner, like the Plastimo 110 width rollers. Foam or microfiber rollers are generally recommended to prevent runs and achieve a smooth finish. The chiffon is also very useful for wiping off excess varnish or paint and for cleaning tools. Finally, you should especially not neglect theprotective equipment: gloves, safety glasses and a respirator mask will be essential to protect your skin and eyes from the chemicals used in varnish and paint.

It is important to choose quality tools for applying varnish and paint to your vessel. Poor quality tools can leave imperfections on the hull surface and affect the appearance of the vessel. Also be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions to ensure that varnish and paint are applied properly and performing optimally.

How to choose your boat maintenance tools?

Here are some criteria to consider when choosing maintenance tools for your vessel:

• Quality: Opt for quality tools that will last longer and provide better results. For this, you can opt for the 4water brand, with for example the Shurhold Hand Brush with Handle.
• Adaptation to the task: choose tools adapted to the task you are going to carry out. For example, use a stiff brush to remove shells and moss from the hull, and sandpaper to sand the hull before applying. To be sure you have complete equipment, choose the Plastimo Cleaning Kit.
• comfort of use: opt for tools that are comfortable to use and which allow you to work efficiently.
• Cost: Consider the cost of tools when making your purchasing decision, but remember that quality tools may be more expensive to purchase, but may be more cost effective in the long run due to their longer lifespan.

It is important to take the time to think carefully to your needs and expectations before choosing your maintenance tools for your vessel. By opting for quality tools adapted to your needs, you will be able to maintain your vessel efficiently and obtain better results.