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Before summer starts, change the fluids in your boat.

Now is the time to change fluids in your boat before summer starts

Before you set sail for the first time this spring, let the staff at Coeur Custom help you perform the proper annual services that will keep your boat running smoothly for years to come. When you commission your boat for summer, you want to take care of all basic maintenance Similar to a car, boats…

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Three Reasons to Commission Your Boat for Summer

Three Reasons to Commission Your Boat for Summer

Regardless of snowy mountains and cold temperatures, the crew at Coeur Custom in Coeur d’Alene, ID is always getting ready and excited for warm weather and boating season. Summer will be here quicker than you think, and with it, time to get back out on the water. For now, your boat is probably winterized at a professional storage…

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Complete your wood boat restoration during the winter.

Why should you complete restoration work this winter?

While you’re getting your routine boat maintenance done this winter, think about restoration services through the Resort Boat Shop. Our team knows how important it is to take care of your boat, both inside and out. Our team of certified technicians are equipped with the expertise to complete mechanical and electrical repairs, as well as boat…

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Coeur Custom can take care of your boat's exterior care and maintenance

Gel coat finish protection is key to a beautiful exterior

Between the mild winter and the beautiful sunshine we’ve had lately, the crew here at the Coeur Custom is already starting to think about summer, and we’re excited! We’re already getting busy, commissioning boats for summer, and we know there are still plenty of boaters out there who still need to perform routine maintenance before…

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Three reasons to have boat maintenance done in the winter

Three reasons to have boat maintenance done in the winter

It seems that North Idaho is in the dead of winter right now. You’re probably thinking about skiing, building a snowman and wishing for warmer climates. Your boat might be the furthest thing from your mind, but at Coeur Custom, we think now is the best time to think about your boat! It may seem…

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Coeur Custom indoor boat storage.

Why you should store your boat in a professional facility

When choosing a place to store your boat for the winter, not just any empty space will do. Being stored in the wrong area can damage boats — especially those made from wood. The best option to ensure the longevity and functionally of your boat is to ensure it is stored in a facility that…

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Prepare your boat for winter storage

Top three tips to prepare your boat for winter storage

The days are at their shortest and boats have officially been pulled out of the lake — it’s winter in North Idaho. But that doesn’t mean that your duties as a boat owner are done. Some of the most important duties for boat owners come before you forget about your vessel for the winter. To…

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Three tips for winter boat storage

Three things to do when storing your boat for winter

Winterizing your boat is one of the most important things you can do to maintain a quality vessel that will keep running for years to come. Each year, after finishing your last cruise of the fall on Lake Coeur d’Alene, begin thinking about where you’d like to store your boat for the winter. It’s also a good…

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The boat building process at Coeur Custom

How our custom wood boat building process works

Our process begins with a conversation with the owner-to-be so we can be on the same page about your vision. What is it that you’d like to create? What are you looking for in a custom built wood boat — speed, style, comfort, space, or a little bit of everything? After we understand what you’d like…

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