Back to School Means Winterizing Begins
Your autumn boat maintenance checklist.

Summer always goes by too fast. For many boaters, August hails the time of year when boating activity winds down. Even in the milder climate of the Pacific North West, autumn is when boaters look to prepare their boats for storage.

The main goal of winterization is to prevent colder temperatures from damaging the engine components, as well as ensuring water doesn’t freeze in pipes and waste systems. Winter weather elements can ruin the unprepped finishes on your hull, damage wood and brightwork.

Here are some things you can do during the beautiful summer weather to properly prepare your boat for autumn and winter:

1. Make arrangements now to book your haul out, if storing it out of the water. Avoiding the rush of boaters reserving a trailer by scheduling your haul ahead of time. If you’re hauling out, inspect your trailer for wear or damage. Other arrangements should be made for boats kept in the water over the winter. (see below)
2. Winterize mechanical systems including plumbing, sanitation, and your engine. Typically, this means leaving your boat with clean oil, stabilized fuel and a cooling system that’s either completely drained or filled with antifreeze. While you’re there, change filters and visually inspect any other mechanical or electrical components.
3. Clean, remove, and stow canvas and Eisenglass panels at home. Remember to ensure canvas is completely dry and avoid using Windex on Eisenglass because the ammonia content will turn the clear plastic yellow and clouded.
4. Secure and store tackle and gear. The weather can play havoc with unsecured deck tackle, and leaving tackle and gear topside all winter will speed its deterioration and bait thieves. Where possible, remove gear or stow inside.
5. Clean the decks and topsides, then preserve it by having a pro shrink-wrap it. Shrink-wrapping provides amazing protection for your boat over the winter, and having it done professionally by a trained and insured technician keeps you safe as well. How? DIY kits won’t hold up should you need to file an insurance claim for any damage sustained over the winter.
6. Store your batteries safely at home, and hook them up to a trickle charger to keep them topped up all winter. Removing batteries from the corrosive winter elements of your boat will prevent oxidisation. Remember to check electrolyte levels if you have lead-acid batteries.

Now you’re free to enjoy the rest of the boating season, and take advantage of the good weather to adequately prepare your boat for winter.

Wading Into Deeper Waters

After 20 years in business we are expanding our product lines. Welcome to Diversity Marine Films.

Here at Diversity Marine films we know how amazing Paint Protection films are. Surprisingly, many of our customers don’t even know this product exists.

What Is It?

Paint Protection Film will help your boat maintain a pristine hull. It’s a custom sized flexible layer of ultra-durable material that’s nearly invisible and gives your boat a layer of protection against wear and tear, UV rays, dings, scratches and toxic airborne pollutants.

What Does It Do?

Regardless of how careful you are, things happen to your boat that you can’t control. Everything from flying debris like bugs and particles in the water, to weather elements and UV radiation cause permanent wear and damage to your paint.

Paint protection film is a clear barrier, similar to what’s used on your cellphone to protect the screen from shattering, that’s placed between those elements and your paint. Based on technology developed by the US military, the tough and durable film protects your investment.

We apply paint protection film to entire vessels, as well as to specific areas based on the owner’s wishes to prevent scratches and permanent damage.

Why Should I Use It? Damage Happens

Everyone’s boat ages, and the only defence is a good layer of protection to maintain your boat’s value far longer. We create a lot of happy customers, but paint protection films also have fans in high places.

The clear urethane protection film was developed during the Vietnam War to protect helicopter blades, and used again in Operation Desert Storm to protect valuable combat vehicles from dust. Nowadays race car techs rely on paint protection film to protect the streamlined cars from damage that could slow them down, so imagine what it can do for you.

Custom Installation Offers Better Protection

Our installation technicians custom design and fit the Paint protection films to each and every boat. This means you’re not getting a mass produced product, you will set off with film that’s been optimized specifically for your vessel which ensures a seamless fit providing an even smoother and more seamless look that won’t crack, warp or bubble over time.

LIFETIME Warranty Protection

When paint protection film was initially made available to consumers, it had the unfortunate reputation of cracking, fading, and warping over time. Luckily the technology has come a long way, and because we are a licensed Autobahn dealer, you get a full LIFETIME WARRANTY when you come to Diversity for your vehicle’s paint protection. Some dealers say they give a lifetime warranty, but the product is not expected to last, they just hope you don’t come back for a repair. With Autobahn Road Guard at Diversity you get a product with a manufacturer backed lifetime warranty with complete in-house servicing. Best in class service AND products, only at Diversity.

Where do you start?

You can click here to get an outline of our Paint Protection Services, then get in touch to set up an appointment or to ask any questions. It is that easy!

How to care for boat surfaces
DIY Tips for Every Surface

Boat maintenance is an ongoing process. The water environment can strip paint and varnish, and animal activity can leave messes that left untouched can permanently mar the surfaces of your boat. Here are some ways to keep all your boat surfaces shipshape year round.

Various Boat Surfaces and Their Care

Fiberglass: Fiberglass is like the exterior of a car and requires not much more than a good paint job, regular washing, and periodic coats of wax. Periodic top painting and an application of bottom paint every 1-5 years will keep your fiberglass functional and beautiful.

Aluminum: Aluminum requires not much more than an aluminum rated paint and regular washing to keep it looking good. The real risk with aluminum is wear due to galvanic corrosion. Boat zincs protect aluminum items only if attached correctly, so don’t attach other metals to aluminum, particularly under the waterline. Avoid electrical connections between fittings, graphite lubricants or the use of automotive battery chargers. Wash with freshwater after every run to avoid salt buildup.

Other Metals: (Brass, chrome, stainless steel etc) Consider the marine habitat and ensure you do any corrosive polishing or cleaning with the item relocated away from the water. Use proper placement of zincs to protect against galvanic corrosion, and if you do find signs of early corrosion, invest in an anti-fouling paint designed for submerged metal parts on boats.

Glass: Glass is one of the easiest surfaces to clean. Use either a marine rated glass cleaner or simply saltwater and newspaper for a high-polish shine. Investing in a squeegee will save on paper towels in the long term.

Wood: The key to beautiful wood is to keep it well-sealed. Even hard wood like teak is susceptible to water soaking into untreated porous areas creating permanent damage. Regularly replacing varnish, oils and paint will keep your boat safe from salt water, rain and UV rays.

Isenglass: Ammonia based cleaners will scar isinglass so make sure you use water and mild dish soap to keep your canvas windows looking shiny and new.

Canvas: One of the quickest items to wear on a boat is canvas. Like every part of your boat, a freshwater wash-down after every trip will help as well as an annual application of rainproofing and UV protecting spray. If mold or mildew appears, don’t use bleach-based products as they are not marine safe and will discolour the material. Instead, scrub baking soda into the mildewed areas, let sit for an hour followed by a good wash with marine canvas soap.

Carpet and Upholstery: Boat upholstery can absorb and trap liquids so it’s important to keep the area as dehumidified as possible. Wash all linens at the beginning of each boating season and use a steam cleaner on other surfaces. Steam cleaners are great for cleaning foam inside boat cushions, boat mattresses, and narrow cracks that can’t be reached otherwise, like under refrigerators and between grooved flooring.

Boats are one of the best methods of getting away from it all, and keeping every surface of your boat maintained you protect the beauty and structural integrity of your vessel for years to come.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Case Study
Increasing efficiency and carbon footprint with one simple upgrade

The facts are pretty simple: The cost of fuel is going to be on a steady rise for the foreseeable future; The cost of burning these fuels is going to cause excessive damage to the planet; And many forms of transport require a steady supply of fossil fuels.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines knows this all too well. This is why they were searching for a way to reduce their carbon footprint, as any responsible corporate citizen would, and they were willing to try anything to achieve it. What they found was a line of window film that would not only keep their cabins at a more comfortable temperature for their guests, but they also found a way to reduce the load on their HVAC system, which increased fuel economy and saved their company millions. They were able to achieve all of this while reducing their greenhouse emissions and giving their customers an improved experience.

The Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Facility Management Team was searching for a solution to save energy, and impact energy efficiency with an environmentally friendly product. Faced with the challenges of preserving views, along with attempting to achieve their objectives, one of Royal Caribbeans’ options was to replace the glass on all vessels. Fortunately, instead of replacing 500,000 sq. ft. of glass, Hüper Optik Ceramic 40 and Ceramic 50 window films were installed for one tenth the cost of replacing the glass.

The Hüper Optik Window Film allowed Royal Caribbean to achieve their set goals impacting energy efficiency by saving energy, and reducing fuel consumption. This saved on costs while doing it in an environmentally friendly manner. Twenty-three vessels had film installed, which also helped to reduce the fading of carpets and upholstery, lowered surface temperatures by over 9 degrees Fahrenheit, and kept cabins cooler and more comfortable.

Help Your Boat Survive a Major Storm
Simple tips that everyone can use to protect their investment

Weather is the cause of much destruction. Fortunately, modern day weather tracking systems provide a warning several days in advance, so boat owners can prepare their vessel to survive even a major storm unscathed.

If you’ve received a bad weather warning, and you have time to safely get to your boat, take the following steps to prepare your boat for a storm.

Windage

Windage is a fancy word for the air resistance of a moving object, such as a vessel or a rotating machine part, or the force of the wind on a stationary object. In the case of your boat, you want to reduce windage by removing anything from the topside of your vessel that could catch the wind.

Remove Bimini tops, cockpit dodgers, spray curtains and awnings. Sails should be removed, not simply rolled up. In strong winds, even the best rolled sail can unfurl, causing a major windage problem. Stow the man overboard gear, cockpit cushions, cowl vents, antennas, and halyards if possible. Internal halyards can be run to the masthead, preventing them from adding to the windage.

Get it Off the Boat

When in doubt, remove anything that’s not bolted down. If your vessel does suffer damage, the last thing you want is for custom electronics, personal belongings, and navigation gear to get ruined, especially if the items are uninsured.

Know Your Ground Tackle

If you’re unsure of the condition of any part of your mooring system- replace it. After storms, insurance adjusters look for worn mooring components, and inadequate scope for mooring pennants to avoid approving claims of loss.

At the Dock

In a major storm, a floating dock can float right off the pilings, taking your boat with it. If your boat is docked, tie the lines high up on the pilings themselves. Use multiple clove hitches, or a clove hitch and two half hitches so the lines will tighten on the pilings.

Avoid Scrapes

Choppy water means a scraped hull if you are tied down at the dock. Paint protection films are a simple and effective way to protect your boat’s paint from even the most severe weather. It is a fraction of the price of hull repair and can be completed easily and effectively. Click here to learn more about paint protection options.

Anchored Out

Even the most secure permanent mooring should be backed up with your own anchors during a storm. Deploy your heaviest anchor in the expected direction of the strongest winds, and your second anchor 180 ’ from that. Make sure your anchors are appropriate for the type of bottom, and are deployed as far from your boat as possible. The more horizontal line the anchors have, the better they’ll hold.

Chafe

In a storm lasting several hours, most metal fittings will chafe away your lines. Chafing gear can be made from almost any sacrificial material, like a pair of old denim jeans cut in strips.

Chafing gear has to stay in place or it won’t work. It’s not pretty, but you should duct tape your chafing gear, making sure to cover more of the line than you think is necessary to accommodate lines shifting and stretching.

Lines

Whenever possible, key dock lines should be doubled or lead heavily loaded lines to winches before belaying them on cleats. Don’t carry more than one heavily loaded line to a single cleat because if the cleat goes, the boat goes. Ideally, the time to test the strength of your deck hardware is well before a storm. Check for proper backing plates, bolts, and strength of the deck and the fitting itself.

Hauling Out

Hauling is a good idea if you can stow the mast, and get it to high ground. Don’t park under a tree.

On or Off the Boat?

The question of whether to remain on or off your boat in a major storm is case by case. Sure, you may increase its chances of survival by fending or adjusting lines. At the same time, you also increase your chances of getting killed or injured. No vessel is worth that.

Finally

We suggest taking photos of all your storm prep. In the event your insurance company questions the loss of your boat, it helps to have pictures to prove your loss.

Careful preparation of your boat will give you peace of mind, minimize the damage in a storm and ensure your insurance company steps up with a minimum of negotiations.

The Easiest Way to Save Money
Increase Your Boat’s Efficiency and Spend WAY Less

“How much fuel will it burn?” is one of the most-asked questions at a marine dealer’s showroom. It certainly is a question we get tons of mail about. But you might not realize that the answer to that question is largely in your own hands: It’s in the way you handle the throttle. It’s also in the way you load or overload your boat and the way you trim it. There are more than a half-dozen contributing factors to an overindulgence at the fuel pump, so to give you the best tools to boat green and save gas, we wrote out some great tips to get your started on your way to affordable boating heaven.

Properly Trim

You’ll never have optimum fuel economy if you don’t use optimum trim. Trimming out reduces the wetted surface of the hull by raising the bow. How do you know if you’re trimmed for efficiency? Experts say to trim out until the prop ventilates a little (sucks air). Then bring it down a little, that is when you know you are in the sweet spot.

Towers & T-Tops

Fuel economy is improved by a combination of tactics that incrementally add up to less fuel burned. Canvas enclosed T-tops, hardtops, towers and Bimini tops all create aerodynamic drag, causing the engine to work harder to make the boat go any given speed. tested boats with the canvas up and the canvas down, and I’ve seen enclosures scrub as much as 3 mph off of a boat’s speed. Interestingly, some T-tops actually enhance efficiency because they act as a wing and create lift. But once you put canvas on, life’s a drag once again. Try your boat with canvas up and down, and with windshield open and closed, monitoring tach and speedo, to see what’s best.

Tint Your Windows

A HUGE amount of energy is wasted by heating and cooling your cabin. What is you could keep the temperature constant inside, whether it is the height of summer or the cool cold days of fall? Advanced marine window films are perfect for regulating temperature. They keep radiant heat inside in the cool weather, and help keep out the blazing sun at high season. This means less need for heaters and A/C, which means you use much less energy. Just like driving a car with the climate control blasting, your boat will be way less efficient the more systems you are using. Give your heater and A/C a break and save a ton of money on fuel in the process.

Less Throttle=Less Cost

Simple but true: Back off the throttle to burn less fuel. Naturally we don’t expect you to troll everywhere, but unless you’re in a tournament, are racing to make a bridge opening, or have that momentary need for speed that afflicts us all, slow down to save fuel without costing any real time.

Loving Your Vessel
Four things to do to your boat today.

The pleasures of boating are accessible to more and more Canadians. According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, in 2016 43% of Canadians went boating and over 8.6 million boats were registered by Canadians. Water sports are growing in popularity and for a large number of people the only way into the game is to purchase a pre-owned vessel. Nothing’s wrong with buying a second-hand boat, but we encourage you to stay on top of the maintenance to prolong the beauty, usefulness and life of your vessel.

We’re boaters too, and we take our friends and families out on the water as often as possible. It’s important to maintain and upgrade your boat in order to keep it in reliable running condition but also to improve the boating experience from one season to the next.

From our shop to you, here are four things that will improve your boating experience:

Have it cleaned

Like a cabin that’s been shut up over the winter, readying your boat for summer is more than flicking on the lights and opening the blinds. Professionally cleaning and thoroughly detailing your boat after being docked for over the winter will eliminate salt buildup and corrosion that can damage vital mechanical and electrical components.

Have it inspected

Inspecting your boat before taking it out can be a DIY project or engage the eyes of a professional. Weather, temperature and moisture can have a profound effect on your boats engine, hull and electrical components over the winter months so it’s important to have these items inspected before you hit the water again. Check for any visible oil leaks, the condition of hoses and clamps, battery water level, fuses and wiring. Change the fuel filters, engine zincs and coolant.

Have it tinted

Escaping from the sun to the space inside your cabin after a long day on the water should be relaxing, and with the addition of window tint, you will have legitimate protection from UV rays. Window tint also eliminates glare, regulates the temperature and keeps your family and guests safe from damaging UV rays.

Have it upgraded

Avid boaters eventually personalize their vessel to make the boating experience more fun. Installing a marine-grade stereo, lighting, GPS tracking, navigation, and back-up camera systems are just a few of the options that will enhance your experience and also up the eventual resale value of your boat. Make sure you get marine grade electronics. These are built to marine specifications to withstand salt and corrosion.

Cleaning, inspecting, upgrading and tinting your boat to a marine standard is a great way to enhance your boating experience, protect your vessel and your investment. To find out more, contact Diversity today. Our marine experts will even come to your dock.

Marine Window Tinting
The Argument for Taking the Plunge.

Owning a boat is a source of pleasure, and most boaters consider summertime the peak season to get everyone out on the water. Your safety checklist is complete, lunch is stowed and you’re ready to go. But wait, did you know there is still a way to improve the boating experience for you and your family?

Adding window tint to your windows has huge maintenance, safety, and comfort benefits. Popular for vehicles and homes, window tint will transform the boating or yachting experience, enhance the appearance of your vessel and protect your floating investment.

Here are just a few of the benefits to having a professional boat detailer tint your windows.

Comfort inside, sun outside

Tinted windows ensure a cooler temperature inside. Provide a space for your family and pets to cool off and take a break from the heat. Marine grade window tint can reduce the solar temperature of your boat’s cabin by up to 70% and give your air conditioning unit or plug-in fans a break.

Reduce glare, improve safety

It’s no secret that handling a boat for any length of time under sun glare is uncomfortable, tiring and even dangerous. The professional installation of window tint on your boat’s windshield will reduce glare, lessen eye fatigue and improve visibility regardless of where the sun is in the sky.

Block harmful UV rays, prolong the fun

UV rays penetrate untreated glass and cause irreparable fading and damage to the interior surfaces of your boat. More importantly, UV rays harm skin, and occupants wanting to escape the direct or reflected rays of the sun should have a cool, safe place to do so. Marine tinting drastically reduces up to 99% of UV radiation and protects your family from harmful cancer-causing UV-A and UV-B rays. Having your boat’s windows tinted will create an area of comfort for anyone wishing to get out of the sun for a moment, which means you get to prolong your day on the water.

Privacy and protection, even when away

It’s very easy to see inside docked vessels, and theft is a crime of opportunity. Window tint makes it harder to see inside your boat, and ensures privacy of any occupants and security of your vessel when docked or in storage. Protect your fixtures, furniture and valuables from the damaging exposure to the sun, and from prying eyes.

Having your boat tinted is more than simply for style and comfort, it adds value to your vessel, too. Tint comes in a variety of shades, and can even prevent damage from wind-born debris in severe weather conditions.

We’re here to help answer any of your marine window tint questions, just give us a shout right here.

Maintaining Teak Trim
How to clean, restore, and maintain the most beautiful boat trims.

Teak is probably the most popular wood for exterior boat trim today. It’s resistant to rot and withstands the test of the elements and pollution. As tough as teak is, it still requires attention and regular maintenance to keep it looking good.

Depending on who you talk to, there are several “right” ways to preserve the natural beauty of teak trim. Here are some suggestions, and you can see which one works best for you.

The Natural School

Some boat owners allow their teak to weather naturally, and in warm climates the result is a lovely silvery-grey colour.

Unfortunately, untreated teak has been known to weather into a shade closer to black and the result is mottled, dirty-looking trim. This might be due to weather pollution, or the exposure to fresh water. Needless to say, untreated teak is prone to splitting, and the result will be an expensive custom replacement.

If you’re definitely after the patina of untreated teak trim, test it out on a small area first.

Cleaning And Scrubbing

Two-part cleaners like the popular Te-Ka, are a combination of soap and a mild bleaching agent. Scrub the wood gently with a soft nylon bristle, making sure to wear rubber gloves and eye protection when handling these powerful chemicals.

A few things to be aware of- most teak cleaners contain chemicals that react poorly when they come into contact with metal, especially aluminum. Some teak cleaners will even damage antifouling paint upon contact.

Teak Oils

Most boat owners protect their wood with teak oils which are blends of oils containing mostly linseed oil. Boiled linseed oil is readily available at most paint stores, and easily applied. Teak sealers are closer to a solid state and better protect against damaging UV rays.

Varnished Teak

Teak can be varnished to a high gloss, but getting there takes some elbow grease. A two-part cleaner will remove the natural oil from the surface of the wood, followed by sanding then rubbing down with acetone.

Next, apply a few coats of ultraviolet inhibited varnish with the first coat thinned out 20 percent so it soaks into the wood.  For interior trim, your window films will help block out the UV light, but for exterior trim, this is a very important step.  Sanding is required between coats. Never work in direct sunlight or when the wind is blowing. Keep in mind, repairs to varnished teak require messy chemical strippers which can damage fibreglass gel coat.

Living With Teak

All teak should be washed down regularly with soap and water, no matter which teak preservation system you opt for doesn’t affect that step. Each option above has its advantages and disadvantages and require an investment of time, but the results are well worth it.

Boat Restoration
Some things to consider when you are taking on a re-build

Even the most conscientious boat aficionado can find ways to improve and enhance the boating experience. From the mundane tasks of necessary detailing to splurging on high end upgrades, sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Diversity Marine customers approach us with questions ranging from advice on bottom paint to recommendations of how to prevent their interior from fading unnecessarily. We’ve heard it all, and here are a few tips to assist the baffled boat owner.

Exterior Detailing

It’s no mystery that health of your hull is key to staying afloat. Detailing and restoring your hull is a time-consuming process, and should ideally be checked off your list long before boating season arrives.

If you think you don’t have the time to spend on exterior detailing, we have written extensively on the topic showing you how to do it in no time and make maintenance as easy as ever. We have written about maintaining your exterior and your engine bay, check them out and you will be surprised how easy it can be.

Interior/Window Detailing

The interior of your vessel is just as important, as it’s where you live, cook, sleep, and relax out of glare of the sun. Detailing your interior will eliminate any odours of mildew or diesel fumes that may have accumulated during winter storage. Paying attention to the interior will reveal any larger issues like damage or sun-fading of leather seats, carpeting, or wood panels. Diversity Marine offers specialised detailing packages to address and revive those problem areas.

To prevent sun damage, we recommend installing marine grade tinted window film. Window tint keeps the inside of your boat cooler in the summer, saves on A/C costs and prevent fading, cracking and damage to the interior of your boat. Window tint is proven to improve your boat’s appearance, while protecting you from dangerous UV-A and UV-B rays.

See our line of window films here, and check out our interior detailing blog right here.

Audio Systems

A high quality audio system is resilient to the marine environment. Having a reliable audio system that plays your favourites adds fun and enjoyment to every excursion. Here at Diversity Marine, we don’t know where we’d be without our tunes. Victoria has a handful of really great audio installation companies that focus on boat owners, so if you need a recommendation give us a shout.

If you are looking for some marine upgrades, like window films and paint protection, Diversity Marine Films has you covered, and can get you sorted out and on the open water in no time. Send us a note, we would love to hear from you.

Protecting Your Vessel is Step 1
Protecting your family and your cargo, that is step 2

Boats big and small represent a tremendous investment of time and money, and they can take a beating from two types of waves: those on the surface of the water and those bearing down from the sun.

A new bass boat can cost $30,000, and even relatively modest cabin cruisers can exceed $200,000. And as any boat owner knows, a substantial investment of time is required to clean and maintain boats after an otherwise enjoyable day on the water.

The lush interiors of some new cruisers are especially prone to sun damage, which can be compounded by the reflective nature of the water on which they ride. Diversity Marine Films offers innovative ways to protect your marine investment, just as it can protect your home and office from harmful sunlight.

Tinting your boat’s windows can protect its interior vinyl, carpets and leather, as well as keep your air conditioning functioning more efficiently, saving the cooling system – and lots of expensive fuel in the process. It also protects your electronics, both on the bridge and below decks.

Your Most Precious Cargo

Your most precious cargo – your passengers – can also fully escape the beating rays of the sun during an outing on a sizzling summer day. The window tint reduces harmful UV light by nearly 100 percent, allowing them to take a breather from broiling while still enjoying views of the water. And should a collision occur, our window tints and film can hold glass together, preventing lacerations from flying glass.

Captains of smaller boats can also benefit from our tinting services. The glare from the water can be brutal, especially on extended summer fishing trips. A tinted windscreen reduces that glare, protecting your eyes – and skin – even underneath a Bimini top. It’ll be easier to both pilot your craft and keep an eye on your fish-finder if you take advantage of our marine tinting services.

And even at night, it can serve a valuable purpose: Night-time navigation is dangerous enough without contending from the glare of other passing vessels or bright lights from the shore.

So before you hit the water this summer, contact Diversity Marine Films. We would love to answer your questions and help you come up with a marine light management plan.

Why do our clients choose marine tint?
Here are the top five reasons.

There’s no doubt that boat window tinting is one of the best ways to improve the look and comfort of your Boat or RV. As you cruise, you’ll find that your vessel is much cooler and more comfortable. Boat window tinting also makes the glass safer and the interior is less likely to crack or fade.

Diversity has the experience, skills and tools necessary to get the job done right. Our professional service technicians are trained for marine window tinting applications and styling services. Boat and RV glass often comes with some degree of factory tint although it usually does not supply adequate heat and glare reduction or privacy and does not eliminate harmful UV rays that cause fading.

#1 UV Protection

Diversity’s marine window tinting provides cool view protection by adding a permanent barrier between your boat’s interior and the destructive effects of the sun. Marine and RV manufacturers are producing Luxury and high-end vessels with higher grade interiors, so it has become increasingly crucial to protect these interiors from fading and cracking. Boat window tinting will not only protect seats, carpets, vinyl and leather, but your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard so you’ll save fuel and help extend the life of the air conditioning system.

Our window films cut down on potentially dangerous (UV-A and UV-B) rays caused by the sun. The Skin Cancer Foundation reminds you that time spent in the sun unprotected will put passengers at risk of skin cancer and sun damage. UV rays can easily penetrate windows, so in addition to sunscreen, boat window tinting blocks up to 99% of the suns cancer-causing rays, making it a reliable way to reduce your cancer risk.

In an era where health, youth, and appearance is of great importance to many, studies have shown ultraviolet rays to advance our skin’s aging process, and to cause melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer. Additionally, boat window tinting cuts potentially dangerous glare from the water, reflective surfaces, and from other vessels’ lights at night.

• Reduces up to 99% of the sun’s harmful cancer-causing (UV-A and UV-B) rays
• Increases skin & eye Protection
• Reduces interior fading and cracking
• Prolongs the life of all rubber, wood, cellular phone, audio equipment and speakers
• Lessens eye fatigue
• Improves vision and safety
• Reduces glare and eyestrain for both driver and passengers

#2 Accidental Injury Protection

Boat window tinting offers protection from broken glass when accidents occur. When ordinary annealed glass breaks, it poses considerable danger. The shattered pieces become daggers that can cause serious injury or even death. Engineered with powerful adhesives, boat window tinting reduces the hazard of broken glass by keeping the pieces together and safely attached to the film.

#3 Violent Weather Protection

Glass can be one of the first casualties during a storm. When glass breaks during a storm, wind, rain and flying debris are given full access, causing damage and destruction.

Boat window tinting is able to withstand extraordinary wind and force, security film helps prevent entry of water and wind-borne debris, providing superior protection 24-hours a day. Disasters can strike with little or no warning; boat window tints are always ready.

#4 Crime Prevention

Windows and doors are the most vulnerable points of entry for criminals and smash-and-grab thieves. Glass is an inviting target for vandal’s intent on mischief or worse.

Alarms and security systems are helpful, but provide little protection from experienced or determined intruders. With boat window tinting, intruders cannot readily penetrate the glass, even by striking it with a heavy implement. Usually they become discouraged and quickly depart for some easier target.

#5 Increased Safety Overall

In an instant, an explosion can fire broken glass fragments at lethal speeds. Research conducted after explosions, points to flying and broken glass as one of the main causes of death or injury. While nothing can completely protect against powerful explosions, marine window tinting has proven effective in these moments of extreme danger.

Window films will:

• Provide an extra barrier of protection for increased safety
• Reduces window shattering to tiny sharp pieces of glass
• Marine window tinting holds shattered glass in place to increase safety

Ready to take the next step?

We would love to field any of your questions and help give you a personalized installation plan. Just give us a shout and you can chat directly with an installation technician.