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Deckhand Detailing provides year-round services to keep your boat in the best condition possible. Our services include washing, waxing, interior cleaning, teak deck cleaning and brightening, detailing (canvas, vinyl, deck carpets, plastic windows) and more. We look forward to talking with you about your boat cleaning needs.
Deckhand Detailing is the preferred detailing company for Kadey Krogen, DeFever, Grand Banks, Ocean Alexander and the Tiara dealerships in Seattle and the Carillon Point marina in Kirkland.
Deckhand Detailing is the preferred detailing company for Kadey Krogen, DeFever, Grand Banks, Ocean Alexander and the Tiara dealerships in Seattle and the Carillon Point marina in Kirkland.
Deckhand Detailing News

Glossy on the left vs oxidized on the right.
New! One of the boat dealership and charter companies in Alaska was so impressed with the work we did on Little Dipper and other boats in the area, that they flew our wax crew to Alaska to wax some of their more heavily oxidized boats. It was cold and rainy the whole time, but our guys took these boats from chalky and oxidized to glossy and deep blue again.
Watch how they did it as they narrate their techniques, as well as talk about the types of supplies and gear they used. These videos are a great way to learn how to bring back heavily oxidized gel coat (especially on a colored hull) and make it glossy again. Click here to visit the playlist of videos on YouTube.
New! We've added articles, product reviews and "Ask the Detailer" questions and answers to the site that Natalie Sears has written. Browse through the articles to learn some new cleaning and detailing techniques and read through the product reviews to get our input on some of the new products out there, as well as our tried and true favorites. The "Ask the Detailer" section just might answer that burning question you've been hoping to get answered. (You can always contact us to ask your own question and we'll be happy to answer it in that section.)
Watch how they did it as they narrate their techniques, as well as talk about the types of supplies and gear they used. These videos are a great way to learn how to bring back heavily oxidized gel coat (especially on a colored hull) and make it glossy again. Click here to visit the playlist of videos on YouTube.
New! We've added articles, product reviews and "Ask the Detailer" questions and answers to the site that Natalie Sears has written. Browse through the articles to learn some new cleaning and detailing techniques and read through the product reviews to get our input on some of the new products out there, as well as our tried and true favorites. The "Ask the Detailer" section just might answer that burning question you've been hoping to get answered. (You can always contact us to ask your own question and we'll be happy to answer it in that section.)
Did you see our half-detailed boat at the September Boats Afloat Show? We had a display boat in the show that hadn't been cleaned in 12 years! We detailed half the boat so everyone can see just what we can do no matter how oxidized the gel coat or how dirty the boat. View our before and after videos here.
Read the article in NW Yachting magazine about Natalie and Deckhand Detailing!
We've been busy cleaning a lot of feet!
- 2008: washed 44,362 ft of boat and waxed 3,681 ft of boat
- 2009: washed 47,197 ft of boat and waxed 3,218 ft of boat
- 2010: washed 61,807 ft of boat and waxed 3,893 ft of boat
- 2011: washed 65,447 ft of boat and waxed 4,255 ft of boat
View our Deckhand Detailing channel on YouTube! Watch an oxidized boat become glossy again with no swirl marks, and more. You can subscribe to it so you're updated when we post new videos.
Our wax list fills up early each year. Get on the wax list now to have your boat ready for the summer season.
Handy Tip: If you've never hired a detailer before, read this article on how to hire a boat detailer and what you can expect.
Read the article in NW Yachting magazine about Natalie and Deckhand Detailing!
We've been busy cleaning a lot of feet!
- 2008: washed 44,362 ft of boat and waxed 3,681 ft of boat
- 2009: washed 47,197 ft of boat and waxed 3,218 ft of boat
- 2010: washed 61,807 ft of boat and waxed 3,893 ft of boat
- 2011: washed 65,447 ft of boat and waxed 4,255 ft of boat
View our Deckhand Detailing channel on YouTube! Watch an oxidized boat become glossy again with no swirl marks, and more. You can subscribe to it so you're updated when we post new videos.
Our wax list fills up early each year. Get on the wax list now to have your boat ready for the summer season.
Handy Tip: If you've never hired a detailer before, read this article on how to hire a boat detailer and what you can expect.
Why use Deckhand Detailing? We wrote the book!
Look for our book titled "The Insider's Guide to Boat Cleaning and Detailing" published by McGraw Hill in retail and online bookstores now! It covers all aspects of keeping your boat clean including chapters on washing, waxing, teak deck care, brightwork maintenance, interior cleaning, storage and organization, canvas and upholstery, eco-friendly cleaning and more.
Whether you clean your boat yourself or hire a detailing crew, this book will make an excellent reference source for you or your crew to follow. It includes helpful tips, techniques, product suggestions and solid advice on every aspect of boat cleaning and detailing.
Learn more about the book or order it from Amazon on sale.
Whether you clean your boat yourself or hire a detailing crew, this book will make an excellent reference source for you or your crew to follow. It includes helpful tips, techniques, product suggestions and solid advice on every aspect of boat cleaning and detailing.
Learn more about the book or order it from Amazon on sale.
Recognition and Awards
Detailers of the Seattle Yacht Club Opening Day VIP yachts for 2009, 2010 and 2011 on the 63 Legend "Even Exchange" and 2008 on the 92 North Coast "New Atlantic" and the 77 Hatteras "Koru" for the Vancouver Yacht Club.
Deckhand Detailing received the 2008, 2011 and 2012 Best of Bellevue award for boat cleaning from the US Local Business Association. We offer these top ten reasons to use Deckhand Detailing.
Deckhand Detailing received the 2008, 2011 and 2012 Best of Bellevue award for boat cleaning from the US Local Business Association. We offer these top ten reasons to use Deckhand Detailing.
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Our Services
Deckhand Detailing provides year-round services to keep your boat in the best condition possible:
Attention Brokers: Let us keep your inventory clean and your brokerage clients happy! Learn more about our brokerage services.
- Exterior washing (one-time or recurring wash programs)
- Waxing, buffing and color restoration
- Detailing (chrome, Isinglass, canvas, vinyl, windows, and more)
- Interior cleaning
- Canvas cleaning and protection
- Teak deck cleaning and brightening
Attention Brokers: Let us keep your inventory clean and your brokerage clients happy! Learn more about our brokerage services.




