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Owner's guides

Plain-language answers to what Lake Ouachita boat owners actually search, written for this lake, this climate and these prices.

Maintenance

How often should you detail a boat on Lake Ouachita?

A season-by-season schedule for washing, waxing and correcting a boat under the Arkansas sun.

 Oxidation

Why the Arkansas sun chalks your gelcoat, and how to fix it

What oxidation actually is, why clear-water lakes make it worse, and when a wash stops being enough.

 Spring

Spring commissioning checklist for Lake Ouachita boats

The de-winterizing and detailing steps to run before the first warm weekend on the water.

 Protection

Ceramic coating vs wax: which is worth it on a lake boat?

How the two compare on cost, durability and UV protection for freshwater boats in Arkansas.

 Off-season

Do you really need to winterize a boat in Arkansas?

Why milder winters still crack engine blocks, and what wrap and winterization actually protect.

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