Westshore Marine & Leisure Blog

Benefits of Shrink Wrapping Your Boat

March 30th, 2019 by

  Responsible boat owners know that taking care of your boat storage as the winter season approaches is as important as winterizing and summarizing your boat and helps protect important parts of your boat. In fact, knowing how to take care of your boat is not just restricted to people living in colder areas. Even boat owners living in areas with warmer climates know that ample…

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Are Cheap Boats Worth It?

March 29th, 2019 by

If you live where you don’t see much of a summer, when it finally comes, you want to make the most of it. If you are a boating enthusiast, you may only have a few weeks to enjoy perfect weather. If this is the case, you may be in the market to buy a boat….

New vs. Used Boat – Deciding What Type of Boat is Right

March 28th, 2019 by

    If you love being in or around the water, at some point in your life, you’re going to want to go boat buying. You may have grown tired of watching boats from a distance at the beach or lakeside, realizing that the people out on the water are actually having a lot more…

Tips for Getting More Money When Selling Your Snowmobile

March 27th, 2019 by

Have you been thinking about trading in your old snowmobile for a newer snowmobile lately? Maybe you’re looking for an exciting new Polaris or another brand with great performance. Maybe you’ve simply grown tired of not being able to go out as often as you’d like, and you want to use the money to buy…

Spring Boating Maintenance Checklist

March 25th, 2019 by
Buying a fishing boat

    The past several months may have seemed longer and colder than ever before, but the good news is that spring is just around the corner! With signs of spring in the air and the snow receding, it’s time to take your boat out of storage and put it back into the water.  …

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How to Clean Boat Upholstery: Your Complete Guide

March 25th, 2019 by
Pontoon Vinyl Cleaning Tips

Boat upholstery gets dirty fast, especially when you’re fishing hard or live in a hot climate. Learn how to clean them for whatever comes your way here. Canada’s recreational boating industry makes more than $10 billion in revenues every year. In 2016 alone, more than 37.3 thousand new powerboats were sold and found their new Canadian owners. That’s…

Posted in Boating, How-To, Summer

How to Shrinkwrap Your Boat

March 21st, 2019 by

  Owning a boat is not just a luxury— it is also an immense responsibility. As boats are not cheap, boat owners always need to make sure that they take care of their boats to the best of their ability. That includes top-quality maintenance even when your boat is pending for storage.     Benefits…

Helpful Tips on Towing a Boat for the First Time

March 20th, 2019 by

Are you ready to take your new Lund boat or pontoon on the water, but you’re not sure how to go about towing a boat? Use our tips to get your watercraft safely to your destination. If you’ve never towed a boat, the prospect can be intimidating. You have to know how much your car…

Posted in Boating, Summer, Tips

Common Mistakes Beginners Make While Quad Riding

March 19th, 2019 by

  ATV or quad riding, along with buying a quad for sale in the Manitoba area, is a common occurrence, but there are some basics you should know before you hit the trail. Learn from these common mistakes made by new riders and get the most out of your adventures. You might think jumping on…

Posted in ATV, Quadding, Safety, Summer, Tips

Explore Your Financing Options with an ATV Loan Calculator

March 17th, 2019 by

Wondering if you can afford that ATV or boat you’ve been drooling over? Learn about the benefits of financing, then do the math with our ATV loan calculator. It gives you an accurate estimate of what you can expect to pay when you finance your purchase. Have you been eyeing a new ATV lately? It’s…

Posted in ATV, Quadding, Tips
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