17/09/2026
Think salt water is “just part of boating”? Wrong. Salt can attack gelcoat over time—leaving dullness, pitting, and that hard-to-fix grime that hurts how your boat looks and holds value. In this Boat Blog Written for Boat Addict guide, we break down what salt does to fiberglass surfaces and what to do so your gelcoat stays sharp, not chalky. Get the know-how that makes dockside maintenance feel easy.
https://www.chicmarine.com/blogs/all/does-salt-damage-gelcoat