Do you give much thought to the integrity of your boat? Chances are, you generally don’t, except when there is a problem. Your boat takes a lot of abuse, from use, impact, and the elements. Rust, corrosion, and abrasion can all do great damage to your boat. A bed liner not only provides abuse and cargo protection for your boat, but can also enhance its appearance and maintain its value. Here are three reasons your boat needs a bed liner.
Provide UV Protection
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) can have certain damaging effects on your boat, by degrading its color and breaking down its structural fabric. Boats are typically out in the sun and are stored in outdoor areas, where they are exposed to UV waves. The heat will eventually cause wear on your boat, affecting the appearance, making it lose its luster as it fades. A bed liner can provide long-term stability and protection by defending against UV ray exposure through resistant properties that minimize sun damage. Durabak specially formulated polyurethane bed liner can be useful on your boat’s deck, providing the UV protection your boat needs for sustained longevity.
Protect Your Boat Against Corrosion, Rust and Abrasion
Whether your boat is recreational or industrial, rust, corrosion and abrasions (scrapes, scratches) can impact its integrity and appearance. Your boat may have a variety of metals. Corrosion causes varying degree of destruction over time, as a result of the degradation of metal through the natural process of oxidation, that occurs when metal is exposed to air for a long duration. This can cause red discoloration of the metal frame of your boat and can lead to both internal and external damage. Furthermore, it is likely that you dinged, or scratched your boat when docking and damaged its surface area. Bed liner is rust-proof and anti-corrosive, and can provide impact protection and abrasion resistance. It will protect the metal from air, which can cause it to rust, and shield your boat from abrasions that can impact its surface appearance.
Maintain Your Boat’s Value
Your boat is an investment, and you want to protect your investment. You want to maintain its value, especially if you intend on selling it later. Damage of any kind to your boat’s interior or exterior, causes its financial value to diminish over time. Bed liner can protect the selling value of your boat, by reducing the risk factor of additional wear and tear, allowing you to save your boat’s value for an extended period of time. That way you protect its worth, securing your investment.
Bed liner is a very useful product that can provide UV protection for your boat, no matter the size, which will prevent fading and other sun damage that can develop over time. It can also minimize damage that can be caused by corrosion, rust and abrasion. Furthermore, bed liner is just what you need to maintain the value of your boat by keeping wear and tear at a minimal.
