A. While rinsing the boat off is better than just doing nothing, it is still a long way from properly taking care of your investment. You can do a tremendous amount of damage by just rinsing the boat off and not making sure it is properly dried. Hard water spots, if left to build up on a surface such as glass or fiberglass, can dull finishes, ruin glass and be very stubborn to remove, requiring muriatic acid and compound which is no gentle process. If you’re going to rinse the boat great, but make sure you dry it as well. Even using a water softener can cause damage by the minerals left in the water when just exposed to dry in the sun.

A. Like its individual owner, each vessel is unique and so, presents its own set of unique maintenance challenges. While we are pleased to provide you an estimated cost for our services based on some basic specifications and criteria, we prefer not to commit to a firm cost without the opportunity to examine your boat thoroughly. To that end, we offer complimentary consultations. Give us a call and we’ll arrange to meet with you, discuss your project in more detail and provide you a firm cost. It is important to us that you get the best service possible. This, we believe, is the first step in delivering excellent communication and service. We have put years of thought and expertise into our process. So if you are comparing us to our competitors take in account our process and make sure you are comparing apples to apples. We know you will find we are the value in exchange for the service provided. We guarantee it!

A. Try just washing your car on a Friday morning and see what it looks like on Sunday, now imagine keeping it in a boathouse surrounded by the elements. "Mother Nature" is using your boat every day, even if you’re not." This is one of our most frequently asked questions. Most people who don’t live here are not aware of how much yellow pollen and dirt is in the air and is constantly being blown all over your property. How many gizillion spiders constantly leave little black droppings all over the nice white fiberglass, the calcium levels that leave build up at the water line. Other reasons to keep the boat cleaned are mildew from the continual humidity we face down here. Regular washes also keep the boat looking good and will greatly affect your resale values as well as ease the burden the owner faces after a fun day fishing or in the sun. We offer weekly and bi-weekly cleaning schedules that are affordable to our customers.

Turn Key Detailing: 
 We begin by assessing each boat and discuss with each customer to identify individual needs and concerns. Detailing the boat will include: initial cleaning of all areas, removal of water line stains, scuff marks and rust stains. All areas will be waxed or compounded depending on condition; this includes all fiberglass, metal, glass, lexan surface areas, motors and lower units. All compartments will be cleaned of all stains as possible; curtains will be washed cleaned . If selected, the cabin will be completely cleaned; removing stains and mildew from all areas. We will clean and remove stains from all cushions. The boat will receive a final detailed wash and chamois all areas inspected by a crew leader. We highly recommend having the boat detailed every 6 months with regular proper washes in between to keep your boat in great shape.

A. Wrong. Dry storage is great for UV protection, but they also have their own issues. Dust will still blow in, humidity can buildup causing mildew, rodents can reek havoc on canvas, wiring, carpet. And boat owners that just put their boats up without cleaning them are in for a real surprise when they pull them down the following spring. It is imperative to make sure your boat is waxed and cleaned on a regular schedule. Let us help you take care of your detailing and maintenance needs.

A. We would agree, there are some pretty poor installs out there, a lot of which is caused by the weekend DIY warrior. We can respect the customer who wants to save a little money, however there are some things better left to the Pros, and Spider Net Installation is one of them. Another cause of ill looking nets is the material of which they are fabricated. YachtDocs uses a 90% density commercial grade shade cloth with a patented weave design allowing for a taunt stretch every time and breathability so heat retention is not an issue in the boathouse. Beware of the solid material, which is nothing more than a tarp, it does not breathe and is very prone to ripping in moderate winds.

A. Absolutely!! You are going to have one chance to make a great first impression on a potential buyer. A poorly maintained boat will reflect many things to a potential buyer. "Did he neglect the rest of the boats care as well?" That question will be the first thing in a buyers mind…wouldn’t it be in yours? In addition, you stand to lose thousands of dollars on the resale. Well-kept boats move faster and return more to the seller than neglected ones. It’s just that simple.

A. Yes, we can. Yachtdocs can remove all mildew from all areas to make the boat look clean, fresh and as new as we possibly can.

A. We hear it’s a "little chalky" all the time. In most cases, Yacht Docs can remove years of neglect by light or heavy compounding and then waxing the areas with fantastic results. Lightly oxidized surfaces will naturally respond better than ones that are completely dead. However, this is a double-edged sword. The more we have to compound; the more gel coat or paint is removed in the process. The customer must realize that this is getting to the backside of the power curve on taking care of things. So if you must have the boat compounded, the clock is going to tick a lot faster on when you will have to have it redone.

A. Yacht Docs recommends hand waxing every 6 months to properly maintain your boat's appearance and protection. We suggest waxing prior to the harshest seasons. Here in Texas those are the scorching summers, and cold winters, so the time to wax is April/May & Oct/Nov.

A. Yes, although they are not a complete cure all. Spider Nets catch and prevent approx 80% of spider droppings from finding their way onto your freshly cleaned fiberglass. We install 100+ nets a year and have sold numerous nets to the same owner as they move from boathouse to boathouse. We can provide a substantial list of references praising the results of a good spider net install.

A. No. Boats do not come from any factory waxed; they only use a wax release agent in the molds. The very first thing you should do prior to the boat ever being in the water is to have everything on it protected and waxed, followed by a scheduled waxing every 6 months. Irreversible damage can be done to the aluminum and fiberglass areas by neglecting to properly protect it from the elements and sun.