Beat the heat with marine accessories

Check out our wide variety of ladders,
platforms, binini tops, and polarized eyewear
at Bob's Discount Marine Supply
on Spring Garden Avenue.

Even though summer’s drawing to an end, we still have some hot months ahead of us and plenty of time for fun in the sun. Now’s a good time to stock up on “beat the heat” boating accessories at Bob's Discount Marine Supply.

The Florida sun is hard on your eyes, so make sure you protect them with sunglasses. You can’t beat polarized lenses for outdoor performance because they block the intense glare that’s reflected off water. I recommend Costa Del Mar and Calcutta sunglasses because they’re durable and offer a wide range of styles from edgy to classic. If you can afford $150 for a pair of sunglasses, go for the Costas. If not, buy a pair of Calcuttas, which run from $20 to $30. We have both brands in stock year-round.

Florida is no place to be driving topless. For $200 to $300, you can protect yourself from the sun and rain with a bimini top. Aluminum tubing is standard, and the covers come in dozens of colors and materials. Most bimini tops can be collapsed and stored when you’re not using them so you might want to add a storage boot for under $50. Looking for something less pricey than a bimini? Consider a boatbrella for $50. What we don't carry in-store, we can order from our suppliers, and still pass the savings on to you! We order from our suppliers for next-day delivery, and there's no shipping costs!

Cool off with a new swim platform and ladder. These items are maintenance-free and easy to assemble. Look for stainless steel tubing and polyethylene platforms that won’t bleach, fade or crack. Depending on your taste, you can expect to spend $122 to $230. Ladders are helpful for swimming, skiing, diving and emergencies. We have all kinds of ladders – boarding ladders, diving ladders, inflatable ladders, and even telescoping ladders that extend easily into the water. They range from $40 to $250, with the diving ladders on the high end.

It's still hot out there, friends. Let us help you beat the heat. Give us a call at (386) 738-3701 or stop by today!

-- Captain Ed

Boat Propellers: Does yours need some TLC?

Hi friends,

When's the last time you took a look at your boat's propeller? Did you run into something that could have damaged it last time you were out? Is it possibly so worn it doesn't work like it should?

In this brief video, I'm talking to you about how to know when your prop should be replaced; the process is amazingly simple. Having the best prop you can on your vessel will help ensure its highest functioning.

We send props out all the time for maintenance, repair and sometimes...replacement. Call me to learn more: 386-738-3701.

Thanks and see you soon,
Captain Ed

Extend your boat's life with a propertly fitted custom cover

Today we’re talking about custom boat covers. This Fourwinds is about four years old. It was garage kept until recently, but now is stored on a lake dock. The tenting, thanks in part to interior structures, keep the water from pooling on this handmade cover, and will help keep this boat in its best possible condition. All-stainless steel fasteners, a few snaps and high-quality fabric are essential to this project.

At Bob’s Discount Marine Supply in DeLand, we built the interior structure out of sturdy PVC, and it’s fully collapsible and storable. We order covers that are handmade locally for a perfect custom fit.

Extend the life of your boat with a custom cover. Call us today for an estimate and let’s keep your boat in its best condition in and out of the water.

– Captain Ed