How do I know which package I need?

Think of it as two decisions: scope and condition. Scope is the work you want done (Detail & Protect, Buff & Restore, or Full Restoration). Condition is your boat's current state (Level 1 through Level 3). Run your hand across the gelcoat. Clean hand means Level 1. White chalky residue means oxidation, Level 2 or 3 depending on severity. Send photos and I'll tell you where your boat falls.

What's the difference between 10-step and 23-step cleaning?

The 10-step light clean covers exterior wash, scum line, rust stains, vinyl, compartments, non-skid, metals, glass, trim, and scuff marks. The 23-step deep clean adds deep vinyl restoration, ceramic spray inside compartments, non-skid correction, t-top polish and seal, caulking and gasket cleaning, anchor locker rinse, bilge cleaning with odor treatment, engine bay cleaning, and trailer detail.

How long does ceramic coating last on a boat?

Thor lasts 12-18 months with proper maintenance. Kraken graphene lasts 12-24 months. Without maintenance on a boat sitting outside, expect roughly half that. These are real marine numbers, not the 5-year claims you see from automotive ceramic shops.

Can I add ceramic coating to any package?

Ceramic is available on Buff & Restore Level 3 or any Full Restoration package. The surface needs proper correction before ceramic goes on, otherwise you're locking in imperfections. Thor runs $75-100 per foot (12-18 months) and Kraken runs $100-125 per foot (12-24 months).

What products do you use?

Exclusively Starke Yacht Care products. I'm factory-trained and certified. Key products include Revolution 2-in-1 cleaner polish, Elevate medium compound, Level-R and Blaze heavy compounds, Finish-R finishing polish, Repel Pro and Liquid Kraken ceramics, and Hyper Hold Pro polymer sealant. All marine-formulated and coating-safe.

Boat Detailing Packages | 3 Packages, 3 Levels

What Does Your Boat Need?

Every boat is different, so the pricing works on two axes. First, you pick the package based on how much work you want done. Then the condition of your boat determines the correction level and final price.

Pick Your Package (Scope)

Detail & Protect covers cleaning and sealing. Buff & Restore adds machine correction. Full Restoration is the whole boat top to bottom, including bilge, engine bay, and correction lights on every section.

I Assess the Condition (Level)

After seeing your boat, I'll tell you where it falls. That determines how much correction is needed and locks in the price. No surprises.

L1: Good Shape L2: Moderate Oxidation L3: Heavy Oxidation

Budget-Friendly

Detail & Protect

Every surface cleaned, sealed, protected

The full 10-step cleaning scope with professional sealant on every exterior surface. Correction ranges from none (L1) to a medium polish (L3). No compound at any level. This is the right call for boats in good shape that just need a proper detail and fresh protection.

L1: No oxidation $875

L2: Light oxidation $1,375

L3: Moderate oxidation $1,875

Best for: Maintenance details, boats in good condition, budget-conscious owners, spring commissioning

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Buff & Restore

Shine back, whatever the condition

Same 10-step clean plus machine correction matched to your boat's actual condition. L1 is a polish for swirl marks. L2 adds compound for real oxidation. L3 is a three-stage correction for heavy oxidation or dark gel coat. Sealed with Hyper Hold Pro for 3-6 months. Most boat owners land here.

L1: Polish only $1,375

L2: Compound + polish $2,250

L3: 3-stage correction $2,500

Best for: Most boat owners, seasonal shine, swirl marks, oxidation removal, dark gel coat

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Maximum Scope

Full Restoration

The whole boat, done right

The 23-step deep clean covers everything: bilge, engine bay, caulking, gaskets, anchor locker, every compartment. Correction lights on every section. Zero tolerance for swirls. L1 is for clean boats where the owner wants perfection. L2 adds sanding. L3 is multi-step sanding for severe cases.

L1: Compound correction $2,250

L2: Sand + correction $3,750

L3: Multi-step sanding $5,000+

Best for: Perfectionists, neglected boats, new owners wanting the best, severe oxidation, boats for sale

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Ceramic Coating Add-On

Ceramic coating goes on top of the detail, not instead of it. It's available on Buff & Restore Level 3 or any Full Restoration package. The surface needs proper correction first. Otherwise you're locking imperfections under the coating.

Liquid Thor

12-18 months protection

$75-$100/ft (~$2,200 for 25')

SiO2/TiO2 nano ceramic. Strong water beading, UV protection, salt resistance. Stacked application: Repel Pro base coat soaks into gelcoat pores, then Thor seals everything on top.

Liquid Kraken

12-24 months protection

$100-$125/ft (~$2,800 for 25')

Graphene nano coating. About 50% less water spotting than standard ceramic, which matters when a boat sits at the dock all summer. Holds up longer between maintenance visits. Same stacked application as Thor.

These are real marine durability numbers. A boat sitting in saltwater and sun breaks down coatings faster than a car in a garage. With proper maintenance, Kraken can push 24 months. Without it, expect roughly half.

Monthly Maintenance Plans

After the detail, maintenance keeps it looking that way. Same detailer every visit. Price locked for the season.

Wash & Protect

From $325/visit

Monthly wash with spray sealant on every visit. Keeps a corrected boat looking the way it should between full details.

Full exterior wash
Interior vacuum and wipe
Spray sealant application
Quick condition check

Complete Care

From $500/visit

Full surface treatment every visit. Water spots treated, vinyl protected, metals polished, bilge cleaned. Plus a written condition assessment so nothing sneaks up on you.

Everything in Wash & Protect
Water spot treatment
Vinyl protection and metals polish
Glass cleaning
Bilge cleaning
Written condition assessment

Pricing scales by boat size. Plans start at the 25' rate shown above. Full maintenance details here

10-Step vs. 23-Step: What's Included

Detail & Protect and Buff & Restore use the 10-step light clean. Full Restoration uses the 23-step deep clean.

10-Step Light Clean

Detail & Protect + Buff & Restore

Full exterior wash: hull, deck, topside, cowlings
Scum line removal and waterline cleaning
Rust stain treatment on topside and hull
Light vinyl cleaning + UV protectant
Light clean and vacuum all compartments
Non-skid deck scrubbing and rinse
Light metal cleaning + corrosion blocker
Streak-free glass and isinglass cleaning
UV protection on all plastic trim
Remove light scuff marks

23-Step Deep Clean

Full Restoration Only

Full exterior wash: topside and hull
Multi-stage water spot and scale removal
Rust stain removal + corrosion block protection
Deep vinyl cleaning, brightening, and restoration
UV and ceramic protection on all vinyl seats
Deep clean and vacuum all compartments + odor treatment
Scum line removal and hull decontamination
Non-skid correction (oxidation removal + UV protection)
T-top / hardtop polish and seal (if applicable)
Deep metal polishing, restoration, and ceramic sealant
Stainless hardware rejuvenation (screws, cupholders, fittings)
Isinglass / glass restoration + UV protection
UV protect and restore all plastic trim
Spray sealant inside compartments and head
Remove all scuff marks and surface scratches
Console, gauges, switch panel detail + UV protection
Windshield track and gasket cleaning
Caulking and seal cleaning and conditioning
Anchor locker rinse and refresh
Deep bilge cleaning + odor neutralizer
Engine bay cosmetic cleaning and protection
Spray sealant on glass, screens, and doors
Trailer detail and tire shine (if applicable)

Marine Services

More Than Detailing

Captain services, boat management, and storm preparation. Because owning a boat means more than keeping it clean.

Captain

Captain Services (Coming Soon)

100T USCG Near Coastal Captain

Boat delivery and relocation between marinas, sea trials for buyers and sellers, dock-to-dock moves, shakedown runs after maintenance or repair work. Your boat gets where it needs to go without you taking time off work.

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Concierge

Boat Concierge

Your Boat Managed While You're Away

Regular wellness checks on your boat between visits. Pre-trip prep so it's ready when you show up Friday afternoon. Post-trip rinse and button-up. Maintenance coordination with local mechanics and yards. Provisioning runs if you want the cooler stocked.

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Storm

Storm Preparation

Your Boat Secured Before It Hits

When a storm is 48 hours out and you can't get to the marina, I can. Double lines with chafe protection, extra fenders positioned for surge, canvas removal or securing, coordination with the dock master, and post-storm damage assessment with photos.

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Not Sure Where Your Boat Falls?

Two quick tests.

The Touch Test (Condition Level)

Run your hand across the gelcoat.

Clean hand? Level 1. No oxidation present. Any package, L1 pricing

White chalky residue? That's oxidation. Light residue is Level 2. Heavy chalking or texture loss is Level 3. B&R or Full Restoration, L2-L3

The Scope Question (Package Choice)

Just want it clean and protected? Detail & Protect

Want the shine back? Buff & Restore

Want every single surface perfect, including bilge and engine bay? Full Restoration

Still Not Sure?

Send me a few photos. I'll tell you exactly where your boat falls on the grid, no guessing. If it only needs a Detail & Protect L1, I'll tell you that.

3 Packages. 3 Condition Levels. One Clear Price.

What Does Your Boat Need?

Pick Your Package (Scope)

I Assess the Condition (Level)

Detail & Protect

Buff & Restore

Full Restoration

Ceramic Coating Add-On

Liquid Thor

Liquid Kraken

Monthly Maintenance Plans

Wash & Protect

Complete Care

10-Step vs. 23-Step: What's Included

10-Step Light Clean

23-Step Deep Clean

More Than Detailing

Captain Services (Coming Soon)

Boat Concierge

Storm Preparation

Not Sure Where Your Boat Falls?

The Touch Test (Condition Level)

The Scope Question (Package Choice)

Still Not Sure?

Dock-Ready Guarantee

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