Boat cleaning & detailing across coastal Sarasota County
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Boat cleaning & detailing · Coastal Sarasota

Your boat, looking new again.

Salt, sun, and growth are hard on a boat here. We wash, detail, and protect yours right where it is kept - dock, lift, marina, or trailer. Free written quote, no pressure.

We come to youdock · lift · marina · trailer
Any sizecenter console to yacht
Freewritten quote, no pressure
The same boat hull cleaned to a bright, spotless white after detailingA boat hull with a dirty brown waterline stain and marine scum before cleaningBeforeAfter
Waterline stain removal · Bird Key
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Before & after

The difference is the whole point.

Real work on real boats around coastal Sarasota. Drag each slider to see where they started and where they ended up.

Glossy, restored gelcoat after oxidation removal and waxChalky, oxidized, faded gelcoat on a boat hull before restorationBeforeAfter
Oxidation removal & wax
Bright, clean, conditioned vinyl boat seats after detailingStained, mildewed vinyl boat seats before cleaningBeforeAfter
Interior & upholstery
Clean, bright non-skid deck after a full wash and detailDirty non-skid deck with ground-in grime before cleaningBeforeAfter
Deck & non-skid
Why it matters here

This coast is hard on a boat.

Salt never stops working. It dries on every surface, draws moisture, and pits metal, while the Florida sun bakes gelcoat until the color chalks out and fades. Left alone, a glossy hull turns dull and porous, and once oxidation sets in it takes real compounding to bring back.

Under the waterline it is growth. Slime forms in days and barnacles follow, and a fouled bottom drags speed down and fuel use up. Staying ahead of all of it with regular cleaning is far cheaper than fixing it after, which is why so many owners here keep us on a schedule.

Skip it vs stay ahead
GelcoatStays glossy, not chalky
HullClean, faster, less fuel
UpholsteryNo set-in mildew
ResaleShows better
Your weekendSpent on the water
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Do you come to my boat, or do I bring it to you?

We come to you. Most of our work happens right where your boat lives - on the lift behind your house, at your dock, in your marina slip, or on the trailer in your driveway. For in-water hull and bottom cleaning our divers work the boat in the slip. Tell us where it is and how to get access, and we handle the rest.

Why owners hand it off

Cleaning a boat right is a real job.

Anyone can hose a boat down. Keeping one genuinely clean on the Gulf coast is another thing, because the two forces working against you - salt and sun above the waterline, growth below it - never take a day off. A quick rinse pushes salt around instead of lifting it, the wrong soap strips wax and dries out vinyl, and a buffer in the wrong hands burns straight through thin gelcoat. What actually protects a boat is the boring, correct version: the right marine wash to break down salt, gentle pads and compounds matched to how oxidized the finish is, careful attention to non-skid and brightwork, and a wax or ceramic coating that gives the finish something to hide behind until the next wash. That is the work, and it is why most owners would rather hand it to a crew that does it every day than lose a weekend to it and still miss the spots that matter.

The same is true under the boat. A clean bottom is not cosmetic - slime and barnacles add drag that costs you speed and burns extra fuel every time you run, and left long enough they chew up running gear and props. Regular in-water cleaning keeps all of that in check without hauling the boat, and it pays for itself in fuel and performance. Above or below the waterline, the honest way to keep a boat looking and running its best is steady care rather than a rescue mission once a year, which is exactly what our maintenance program is built around.

However your boat lives - on a lift on Siesta Key, at a private dock on Bird Key, in a slip in Venice, or on a trailer anywhere in between - the path is the same. Take a look at everything we do and what is included, see what a wash or detail honestly runs on the pricing page, or read the answers to the questions we hear most. When you are ready, a free quote is one message away, and there is no pressure attached to it.

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Answers

Questions we hear a lot

How do you price boat cleaning and detailing?
Most of our work is priced by the length of your boat and its current condition, so a 24-foot bay boat costs less than a 40-foot cruiser. Heavy oxidation, thick marine growth, or a neglected interior takes more labor, so we confirm a firm number after we see photos or look at the boat in person. We quote before we start, never after, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
How does getting a quote work?
Call us at (941) 265-1777 or send a few photos of your boat, and tell us the length, where it is kept, and what you want done. For a simple wash or recurring service we can usually quote right over the phone or by text. For a full detail, oxidation removal, or ceramic coating we prefer to see the gelcoat first so the price we give you is the price you pay.
What is the difference between a wash, a detail, and a ceramic coating?
A wash removes salt, dirt, and light grime to keep the boat looking sharp between bigger jobs. A full detail is a deep restoration - wash, oxidation and stain removal, polish, wax, and a cleaned interior. A ceramic coating goes on after the surface is corrected and adds a durable protective layer that repels salt and water and makes future washes far easier, lasting far longer than wax.
How often should I have my boat washed on the Suncoast?
In coastal Sarasota, salt air and Florida sun are hard on gelcoat, so most owners do best with a wash every one to two weeks if the boat gets regular use. Boats that sit on a lift or dock still need washing because salt spray, pollen, and bird traffic build up fast. A recurring wash program keeps the finish protected and stops oxidation before it takes hold.
Do you come to my dock, lift, marina, or trailer?
Yes. We clean boats wherever they live in Sarasota County - private canal docks, boat lifts, marina slips, dry storage, and on the trailer in your driveway. For topside washing and detailing we just need water and power access, and we bring our own if the site does not have it. In-water hull and bottom cleaning is done by divers right in the slip or at the lift.
Is in-water hull cleaning legal, and what about turbidity rules?
In-water hull cleaning is allowed, but Florida takes water quality seriously and there are rules about turbidity - the cloud of debris stirred up during cleaning. Our divers use soft methods and appropriate tools to limit what comes off, and for heavily fouled bottoms we recommend a proper haul-out and pressure wash instead of scrubbing everything into the water. We work to keep the job clean for the boat and the bay.
Why does my gelcoat get chalky and faded so fast here?
Florida sun and salt air are the two biggest enemies of gelcoat, and Sarasota has plenty of both. UV breaks down the surface into a chalky, oxidized layer, and salt accelerates it, especially on boats that sit outside uncovered. Regular washing slows it down, and once oxidation sets in, our oxidation removal and wax service brings the shine back and adds protection.
Can you get rid of mildew and stains on my seats and interior?
Yes. Florida humidity makes mildew a constant battle on vinyl seats, cushions, carpet, and cabin surfaces, and we treat and clean it as part of interior detailing. We clean vinyl, scrub non-skid, shampoo carpet, wipe down headliners, and treat mildew so the interior smells fresh and looks right. For boats that sit idle we also recommend airflow and a cover to keep it from coming back.
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