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    The Petzold Family recently had the pleasure of presenting Pat and Joe Gulino​ with an award for being our “Most Loyal Customers.” It all began in 1949 when Dr. Angelo Gulino took his 15 year old son Joe, to a boat show at Ocean Beach Park in New London. Dr. […]
    Congratulations on 32 years of service Dale! Dale Uhlman has been a valuable part of the Petzold’s Team for over 32 years. Dale acquired many of his talents while working for several boat builders, one of which was Albin yachts in Cos Cob, CT. Dale can fix, repair or build […]
    Boater's Gift Guide
    Here at the Ship’s Store at Petzold’s Marine Center, we have put together a selection of great gift ideas for the boater in your life. Stop in and see us or curbside pick-up and who knows, you might get all your shopping done in one stop!   Not sure what to get […]
    Father's Day Gift Guide
    Petzold’s Father’s Day Gift Guide Not sure what to get Captain Dad for Father’s Day? Here are 5 Father’s Day gift ideas for the Dad who loves to be out on the water! Does Dad have frayed or dirty dock lines and fenders? Let’s spruce up the boat and get […]
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    In our video, Inflatable Boat Cleaner Demonstration, Heather gets down and dirty to get an inflatable clean. Three products were tested out of the Petzold’s Marine Center Ship’s Store, MaryKate Inflatable Boats, Tubes & Towables Cleaner, Amazon’s Inflatable Boat Cleaner, and Starbrite’s RIB and Inflatable Boat Cleaner and Protectant. These […]
    Powerboats come in all sorts of shapes, styles, and sizes, and each one is particularly well-suited for certain on-water activities. Here are some of the more common types of powerboats that people use for recreation so you can see which best fits your intended use.
    Before You Buy A Boat Are you ready to buy a boat? Before you make this major investment, take a look at the questions to ask first.
    When you buy your first boat, you want to make sure that you are doing everything the right way. Many tips and suggestions exist for the first time boat owner, and they are all there to help you enjoy your time with your boat out on the water. So, what […]
    Most boat owners close up their boats and store them for the winter. But there is actually much to do and experience on the water during the colder months. If you want to maximize your use to get the full financial and emotional value from your own boat, here are […]
    Boats are a lot of work to maintain, but the joy they can bring is enough to offset the cost for many people. Some of the most beautiful boats on the water have things go wrong that need repairing over time and for owners of classic wooden boats, the time […]