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Yacht Detailing Tampa Bay
Is your boat showing its age with a dull, faded, or discolored appearance? Don’t let yacht detailing take away from your boat’s natural beauty. At Sunrise Marine Detailing, we offer two proven approaches to yacht detailing: a Buff and Wax service for light to moderate yacht detailing, and a Full Restoration with wet sanding for boats that need deeper correction. Either way, we bring your gel coat back to life.
Not every boat needs the same treatment. That’s why we offer two distinct packages, so you pay for the work your boat actually needs and nothing more.
Buff and Wax is our most popular service for boats with light to moderate yacht detailing or a dull gel coat. Using professional-grade marine compounds and polishes, we cut through the haze and restore a deep, glossy finish. Faster turnaround and more affordable than a full restoration, and the right fit for most boats in the Tampa Bay area.
Full Restoration is for boats with heavy yacht detailing, chalky gel coat, or years of neglect. We wet sand to fully remove the yacht detailing layer, then follow with multi-stage compound, polish, and a protective wax or ceramic finish. It’s the deepest correction we offer.
Not sure which one your boat needs? Send us a few photos and we’ll tell you honestly. Most boats do great with a buff and wax.
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Key Takeaways
- Comprehensive detailing for vessels 40 feet and above
- Quoted per project based on size, condition, and scope
- Full service: hull, topsides, teak, upholstery, and brightwork
- Experienced with center consoles, sportfish, cruisers, and sailboats
- On-site at your marina in Clearwater, St Pete, Tampa, and beyond
Yacht Detailing in Tampa Bay: 40ft and Larger
Large boats and yachts need a detailing team that understands the scale, the materials, and the expectations. We have detailed vessels from 40 to 100+ feet across Tampa Bay’s marinas and private docks.
Why Yacht Detailing is Different
A 50-foot yacht is not just a bigger version of a 25-foot center console. The surface area is exponentially larger, the materials are more varied (gelcoat, painted surfaces, teak, stainless, glass), and the stakes are higher. A scratch on a $500K yacht is a different conversation than on a $30K fishing boat.
Our team has the equipment, the compounds, and the experience to handle large vessels. We use lifts, scaffolding, and extended-reach tools to access every surface safely.
Yacht Detailing Services
Exterior Restoration
- Full hull and superstructure wash and decontamination
- Machine buffing and polishing (Full Detail or Full Restoration)
- Non-skid deck deep clean
- Waterline and boot stripe cleaning
- Transom lettering detail
Interior Detailing
- Salon, stateroom, and head deep cleaning
- Vinyl, leather, and fabric upholstery treatment
- Carpet shampoo and extraction
- Galley cleaning and sanitization
- Window and glass polishing (interior and exterior)
Specialty Services
- Marine ceramic coating (hull, superstructure, or full vessel)
- Teak deck and rail restoration
- Stainless and aluminum brightwork polishing
- Engine room detailing (single or twin engine)
- Flybridge and hardtop cleaning
- Davit and tender detailing
Pre-Sale and Survey Prep
If you are selling your yacht or preparing for a survey, a professional detail makes a measurable difference. Buyers and surveyors notice the condition of the gelcoat, the engine room, the teak, and the interior. We have prepared dozens of vessels for sale in the Tampa Bay market.
Yacht Show Prep
Need your yacht ready for a show or event? We offer show-prep detailing packages that cover every visible surface inside and out. We can work around your schedule and have the boat ready the morning of the event.
Pricing
Yacht detailing is quoted per project. Every vessel is different and we want to give you an accurate estimate based on your boat’s specific needs. Send us photos or schedule a walk-through and we will provide a detailed quote within 24 hours.
Marinas We Service
We regularly detail yachts at marinas across Tampa Bay including:
- Harborage Marina, St. Petersburg
- St. Petersburg Municipal Marina
- Clearwater Municipal Marina
- Westshore Yacht Club, Tampa
- Davis Islands Yacht Club
- Vinoy Marina, St. Petersburg
- The Marina at Renaissance, St. Petersburg
- Tierra Verde Marina
- Johns Pass Marina, Madeira Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Yacht Detailing FAQ
Yacht Detailing FAQs
Yacht detailing is the same fundamental work as smaller boat detailing, just on a larger scale with more surface area, more brightwork, more interior space, and more complexity. Most detailers who advertise yacht service lack the equipment or experience for larger vessels.
Yacht details typically start around $1,500 for basic service on smaller yachts and can run significantly higher for full restoration or ceramic coating on 50+ ft vessels. Quote is always custom for yachts — too many variables.
For crewed yachts, our service supplements crew work rather than replaces it. We handle specialized work (restoration, ceramic coating) that most crews are not set up for.
On larger yachts, interior detailing — cabin cleaning, upholstery, galley, heads, carpet — can take longer than exterior work. We do both and coordinate the sequence to avoid re-dirtying finished areas.
Small yacht work is typically done at your slip. Major restoration or ceramic coating on large yachts may be better done at a boatyard where we can control conditions. We handle coordination either way.
Yes. We detail yachts up to roughly 55 ft routinely. Larger yachts are handled case-by-case depending on access, scope, and timing. Contact us with your vessel details and we will confirm.
Yacht detailing pricing varies widely with vessel size and scope. Basic service on smaller yachts starts around $1,500. Full details on larger yachts, restoration work, and ceramic coating can run significantly higher. Request a custom quote.
Yes. We service yachts at Westshore Yacht Club, Davis Islands Yacht Club, Tierra Verde Marina, Regatta Pointe, and other Tampa Bay yacht facilities regularly.
Yes. On larger yachts, interior work (cabins, heads, galleys, upholstery) is a major part of the service. We coordinate interior and exterior to finish both to the same standard.
Yes. For crewed yachts, we coordinate with the captain or senior crew member on scheduling, scope, and access. Our service supplements crew work rather than replacing it.
Boats with severely chalky, faded, or rough gelcoat have yacht detailing that has eaten into the surface. A standard full detail will not bring these boats back. Full restoration — including wet sanding, multi-step compounding, and polishing — is the correct call.
Full restoration with sanding runs $2,000 to $7,000 depending on boat size, severity of yacht detailing, and how much of the gelcoat needs work. Smaller boats with moderate yacht detailing fall lower; large boats with heavy yacht detailing over the full hull run to the top end.
Wet sanding removes a thin layer of oxidized gelcoat to reach healthy material underneath. Done correctly, it transforms the boat. Done badly, it can burn through gelcoat and require gelcoat repair. This is not a DIY job unless you are experienced.
Most customers who do a full restoration pair it with ceramic coating afterward. The restored gelcoat is now in a state worth protecting, and ceramic coating keeps it that way for years. Restoration without follow-up protection means the yacht detailing comes back.
Depending on boat size and severity, a full restoration runs 2 to 5 days of work. We do the work on-site whenever possible, but some larger restorations benefit from being done at our shop.
Full restoration with sanding runs $2,000 to $7,000 depending on boat size and how heavy the yacht detailing is. Smaller boats with moderate yacht detailing are on the lower end; larger boats with full-hull heavy yacht detailing run higher. Request a free quote for an exact price.
A full detail addresses light to moderate yacht detailing with compounding and polishing. Full restoration addresses heavy yacht detailing with wet sanding as an additional step before compounding. Restoration is the right call when the gelcoat is too far gone for compounding alone to fix.
Probably not. Boats that look hopelessly faded or chalky usually respond dramatically to proper restoration. What cannot be restored: gelcoat that has cracked, blistered, or worn through to the underlying fiberglass. Those require gelcoat repair before restoration.
Not strictly required, but strongly recommended. Without protection, yacht detailing will start again within one to two seasons. Ceramic coating locks in the restoration result for 2 to 5 years.
Full restoration typically runs 2 to 5 days depending on boat size and severity. We do most restoration work on-site, though some larger jobs benefit from being at our shop.
A full interior and exterior detail on a 50-foot yacht typically takes 2 to 3 days. Larger vessels or those needing heavy restoration may take longer. We provide a timeline with every quote.
Yes. We bring all equipment and supplies to your location. We work at private docks, marina slips, and boatyards across Tampa Bay.
Yes. We use different compounds and techniques for painted surfaces versus gelcoat. We will never use a gelcoat compound on a painted hull. Call (727) 297-8866 or email us at corey@sunrisemarinedetailingllc.com for a yacht detailing consultation.