If you've ever tried to replace a boat windshield and ended up frustrated, you’re not alone. Boat windshields are notorious for being tricky to match and it’s not because you're doing it wrong. It’s because most boats aren’t built to factory-perfect symmetry, and windshields are rarely universal.
But don’t worry, The Skipper’s here to make sure you don’t end up with a return slip and a roll of duct tape.
Mercury Marine is a renowned name in the boating world, known for its superior quality and cutting-edge technology. Here’s why Mercury outboards are an excellent choice: Unrivaled Performance, Innovative Technology: Features like SmartCraft digital technology provide real-time diagnostics and enhanced control and are designed to endure harsh marine environments.
We don't know about you, but the phrase "bimini top" conjures up a mental picture of a boat sheltered by a piece of women's swimwear. Luckily, the real thing offers a lot more coverage for your boat, and, like the bikini, the bimini's name was inspired by tropical island life.
We don't know about you, but at Great Lakes Skipper we are DONE with old man winter. We've had enough and we think you have as well. Here are a couple of simple projects that can be done while the boat is still in the garage.
We love hearing from you, our friends and customers. We're always happy to answer any questions you have for us. To save you some time, we've compiled a few of our most frequently asked questions with the Skipper's answers.
Do you only sell parts for freshwater and lake boats? Nope! We have thousands of parts in stock for blue water boats, too. If you have an ocean-going fishing boat or motor yacht, we probably have parts for your craft.
Do you only ship to the Midwest USA? No. Don't let the "Great Lakes" part of our name fool you. Our home is on the shore of Lake Michigan, but we ship boat parts all over the world. Great Lakes Skipper is truly a global company.
If I give you a boat's hull number, can you tell me which parts I need? No, sorry. We aren't able to cross-reference boat parts in that way.
I don't see the part I want in your inventory. Can you order it? No, as a company specializing in hard-to-find, overstock, and obsolete boat parts, we aren't able to place special
