Living on the Gold Coast has its serious benefits, and never more than when those clear blue days open up and you just know that it’s a great day for a boat trip. My wife and I live for those days, having owned a 20ft Bowrider for some years now, there’s never a greater feeling than knowing the weekend…
The Bradford team know when it comes to maintaining your boats appearance and keeping it looking good isn’t just for looks, it’s also a vital part of basic boat maintenance, knowing the best way to clean your boat is imperative for any boat owner. It extends the life of your vessel and its parts that are exposed to…
If you have never launched from a ramp you should make your first attempt on a weekday or when the ramp is not going to be busy so you don’t rush.
When it comes to purchasing a boat, boat selection is about knowing your own requirements. Determine what you want the new boat to do and in what conditions it will operate, then choose a suitable vessel. Remember that no single vessel will perfectly suit all uses. Therefore, you can either buy lots of different boats or be prepared to…
Sandblasting is a fast and efficient way of removing old and failed paint.
Antifouling is the process of protecting your hull from marine growth by applying a protective paint layer to the bottom of your boat.
Having a boat is one of life’s little rewards for your hard work and effort. Boating is a relaxing and enjoyable pastime and there’s nothing quite like launching off, the smell of the salt water and the breeze in your hair to make you truly appreciate your weekends. But if there’s one thing about owning a boat that isn’t…
Ever thought of having your boat and car sprayed the same colour and design? Most haven’t and it’s only for those that have a certain flare for the dramatic and like to make an impact where ever they go and with this fluro yellow job pictured you can see what we mean. Bradford Marine can now take care of…
Braided line is in a constant battle with colour; polyethylene (PE) fiber is naturally a white, opaque colour. One unshakable property of braid is that it’s hydrophobic, causing dyed colours to bleed. Companies use specific processes (held close to the vest) to maintain dyed colour firmly in their braids.
