Many HOA neighborhoods limit how long a boat can sit in the driveway. If yours does, we can plan the job for the day you bring it home or the day before a trip. At a storage lot, please check the lot’s rules first and give us the lot name and space number. On the trailer is usually best, because we can reach the whole hull.
We work on the kinds of boats Roseville families tow to the lake: ski and wake boats, bowriders, pontoons, fishing boats and small cruisers. Tell us the length and type when you reach out. If the boat is kept in the water at a slip, ask us first, since access and marina rules vary from place to place.
What a boat detail can include
We plan each job around the boat’s size, type and condition. Work we can include:
- Hand washing the hull, deck and topsides
- Lifting the waterline stain and lake film
- Polishing chalky gelcoat and applying wax
- Cleaning vinyl seats, cushions and the console
- Light mildew cleaning on seats and carpet
- Polishing metal rails, cleats and fittings
- Washing the trailer, including the fenders and frame we can reach
Sun and heat while the boat sits
Roseville summers are hot and bright, and a boat parked uncovered in a driveway or open storage lot takes that sun all week. Gelcoat slowly oxidizes and turns chalky. Colored stripes fade. Vinyl seats get stiff and sticky when sunscreen and body oil bake into them.
A clean, waxed hull holds up longer, and so does vinyl that gets cleaned instead of left coated in sunscreen. A good cover between trips makes a big difference too, as long as everything is dry before it goes on.
Metal needs care as well. Rails, cleats and fittings pick up water spots and dull film from lake water and sun. Polished metal looks sharp, and it’s easier to keep clean through the season.
What we can and can’t promise
Light to moderate oxidation usually polishes out well. Gelcoat that has been chalky for many years can improve a lot, but some boats won’t look new again, because there’s only so much good gelcoat left. Faded graphics and cracked vinyl can’t be restored by cleaning.
Light mildew spots often clean up. Dark spots that have soaked deep into vinyl or stitching may lighten but stay visible. We’ll tell you what we expect before we start.
Cleaning also isn’t a repair. If we spot a cracked seat, loose hardware or damage to the hull while we work, we’ll point it out so you can have it looked at before the next trip.
How boat quotes work
Every boat is quoted, because size, type and condition vary so much. Send us the length, the type of boat and clear photos of the hull, deck and seats, plus where the boat is kept. Tell us if you want a wash only, or a polish and wax too. We’ll give you a price before we book the job.
Timing matters too. Spring and early summer fill up fast with boaters getting ready for the lake. If you want your boat done before a certain weekend, reach out a few weeks early so we can fit it in.