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Friday, August 8, 2025

Dr. Shrink, Inc. Celebrates 33 Years in Business Dr. Shrink, Inc. was started by Mike and Jill Stenberg in Manistee, MI in April of 1992. Mike and Jill had a related shrink wrap installation business in Traverse City, MI that they had started in 1986 which they sold in early 1992 after seeing a niche in

by: Angela Jolly

tags: Boat Cover, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Maintenance, Shrinkwrap, Storage, Winterization

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Do you need a new boat cover but want to avoid spending a hefty amount? Check out this do-it-yourself (DIY) tutorial for creating your own boat cover. 

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY), Environmental Impact, Shrinkwrap

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Treat your canvas like the work of art it is with the help of Great Lakes Boat Top.

tags: Accessories, Boat Cover, Canvas & Upholstery

Monday, June 1, 2020

SureShade may be best known to boaters for their telescoping boat shade systems for center consoles and cruisers, but they are making waves in the marine industry once again by introducing their latest product: the SureShade Power Bimini. Leveraging SureShade’s extensive expertise designing premium shade solutions for the

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY), Retrofitting

Friday, March 27, 2020

Your boat’s T-top may provide shade at the helm, but what about your passengers sitting behind you? Whether you are anchored out or cruising, your entire crew deserves more sun protection to make a long day on the boat much more comfortable. Unfortunately, many add-on shade solutions typically involve temporary pole-mounted

by: Diane Seltzer

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY)

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Installing shade on your boat can be done yourself! SureShade gives you shade, offering you a better time on the water and more value on your boat - and you can install it once, by yourself, for a permanent upgrade!

by: Diane Seltzer, Marketing Director at SureShade

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY)

Monday, April 1, 2019

A properly shaded boat adds so much to the overall boating experience; by improving sun protection and comfort, you can more thoroughly enjoy additional time on your boat. Unfortunately, many new boat designs lack a real shade solution for sun protection beyond the helm to fully enjoy open cockpits and bow seating areas. Add-on shade

by: Diane Seltzer, Marketing Director at SureShade

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY)

Monday, January 21, 2019

Many new boat designs offer ample seating for boaters to lounge, relax, and enjoy time on the water, but unfortunately a real shade solution for sun protection beyond the helm is still a design afterthought. The result is what we call a “shade on a stick” – a pole-mounted, canopy-like shade draped over the bow or

by: Diane Seltzer, Marketing Director at SureShade

tags: Accessories, Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY)

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

The 2018 Innovation Awards, managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), were presented at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) during the annual Industry Breakfast on Tuesday, October 2. Eight BWI judges with various technical

tags: Accessories, Awards, Boat Cover, Boat Docks, Decorative, Electronics, Engines, Events, Lighting, Propellers

Friday, June 29, 2018

Most boaters agree that shade and sun protection is important, yet many boats still don’t have enough shade coverage. Adding more shade is not only a great investment in your boat, but it can make a big difference in your overall comfort and boating experience. There are a few options for added shade on your boat. You can buy a

by: Diane Seltzer, Marketing Director at SureShade

tags: Boat Cover, Do It Yourself (DIY)

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