Interview with the Owners of Aqua Supply Company

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Interview with the Owners of Aqua Supply Company Episode 29: Molley and Chad interview Aqua Supply Co. owners Courtney&nbsp;and Andrew in today’s episode.&nbsp; Aqua sells marine products and apparel for everyone who loves boating, beaches and the outdoors.&nbsp; The four of them originally met at the Dock Crawl in 2022.&nbsp; We’ll catch up on the new business and have a few laughs along the way.&nbsp; So, How’s Business? Andrew is happy to say they sold out of all of the merchandise at the Cincinnati Boat Show.&nbsp; AquaClean is their first brand.&nbsp; It’s detailing products to be use on boats, as well as cars and RVs.&nbsp; Andrew has done detailing for over 10 years.&nbsp; He’s used many of the available products.&nbsp; They spent about 2 years of testing to find the right products for their brand. Molley and Courtney talk about everyone seems to have a job(s) when a boat’s involved.&nbsp; Andrew is a serious cleaner.&nbsp; Courtney takes care of getting things ready for the outing.&nbsp; The AquaClean Product Line Courtney gives an overview of the products they offer.&nbsp; She begins with WIPEDOWN, which is their flagship product.&nbsp; It’s a waterless wash, that prevents water spots and streaks on your boat after you’re done for the day. Andrew talks about their PROTECT product that gives a stronger barrier of protection.&nbsp; They have a variety of all-purpose cleaners and waxes.&nbsp; There’s plenty of new products in the pipeline, as well. Molley asks about a product to get hair dye out of your seats.&nbsp; That can be a really challenge.&nbsp; Andrew comment that many of the products on the market can actually break down the material.&nbsp; There’s no all-in-one product solution. Properly Caring for Your Boat&nbsp;&nbsp; Molley discusses how so many people forget, or skip, wiping down their boats.&nbsp; It’s so important and a lot of new boat owners may not realize it.&nbsp; Over time, your boat will develop a waterline, because you didn’t take the time to properly care for your boat, by just wiping it down. Molley focuses particularly on caring for the seats.&nbsp; Taking a little time to clean them and reapply protectant can ensure they not only look great, but they hold up over the years.&nbsp; You can keep the seats from splitting and reduce damage to the threads, with a little effort.&nbsp; The group briefly discusses a new type of material that is supposed to resist feeling hot to the touch and actually resists staining from sun lotion and other substances.&nbsp; Where Can People Meet Courtney and Andrew? They’re thinking about the Kuttawa Cannonball Run.&nbsp; They’re also planning to be at the Thunder Run on Lake Cumberland.&nbsp; The plan is to have a display and maybe a special surprise.&nbsp; Chad points out that today’s episode is being recorded at Lake Cumberland’s State Dock, on Courtney and Andrew’s houseboat.&nbsp; If you hear some noise in the background, it’s all part of Lake Life. What Cleaning Mistakes Do People Make? Molley asks about mistakes people often make when cleaning their boats.&nbsp; Andrew discusses how many people go wrong with the interiors of their boats.&nbsp; Bleach can be a problem.&nbsp; However, people done always understand that Magic Erasers have bleach in them. &nbsp;He explains that the damage isn’t immediately noticeable, but the following year, it’s unmistakable.&nbsp; General upkeep can be a challenge.&nbsp; Failing to wash down the boat, wiping it down and applying protectant is extremely common.&nbsp; It’s all about consistency when it comes to properly caring for your boat. The group talks about some of the problems you can encounter if you don’t have a good routine, at the end of the day.&nbsp; They’ve all made mistakes.&nbsp; Those are the ones you’ll probably avoid next time.&nbsp; Andrew recommends having a marine radio.&nbsp; It’ll be worth the investment if you need to use it. Chad asks Courtney for a quick update on her mother, Tina.&nbsp; Tina was a star on one of the Dock Crawl episodes, last year.&nbsp; Tina’s doing okay and getting ready to spend time at their condo in Florida.&nbsp; It looks like Courtney took over the torch for the Dock Crawl.&nbsp; The group discusses some of the changes since last year.&nbsp; Donsi Dale made an appearance in Episode 20.&nbsp; His houseboat was actually featured on a&nbsp;season 16 episode of Top Chef, which was filmed at Lake Cumberland. Advice to Someone Interested in Buying a Houseboat The primary challenge is the cost.&nbsp; Andrew comments that you either have to buy or rebuild an older model.&nbsp; Houseboats seem to increase in value each year.&nbsp; After the pandemic, people really aren’t getting rid of their boats, because they became a refuge. On a side note, Andrew mentions his chili and wings cook-off.&nbsp; They talk about some past events and special recipes.&nbsp; There’s even a costume contest. Lake Life Provides an Escape The group talks about how they really enjoy getting down to the lake.&nbsp; It’s a way to escape from the stress and pressure of day-to-day life.&nbsp; Chad discusses how not having a cell signal is actually a good thing on the lake. Courtney tells Molley and Chad about all of the new changes in their lives, since last year:&nbsp; an engagement, a new business, a puppy, a move and a new car.&nbsp; It’s been a whirlwind (or eddy, if you will).&nbsp; Learn More About Aqua Supply Company Website:&nbsp; www.ShopAquaCo.com Email:&nbsp; Support@ShopAquaCo.com They’re also available on social media, and are planning to be available on Amazon and on Walmart.com.&nbsp; They’re working with marinas and boat shops to provide a kit for new boat owners, as well as experienced boaters.&nbsp; Chad mentions that as of the recording of this podcast, there’s also a 15% discount for new customers, on the website. That’s a wrap for this episode.&nbsp; We’d like to thank our friends Courtney and Andrew for&nbsp;hosting with us.&nbsp; We hope you found it helpful, insightful and maybe a little entertaining.&nbsp; Thanks for Listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider sharing it with your social media friends.&nbsp; We hope to see you out there soon.&nbsp; Until next time, here’s to warm weather and calm waters! Don’t forget to subscribe! Lake Life With Molley And Chad Podcast http://lakelifewithmolleyandchad.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27901716/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/27901716