WE'RE BRINGING GLOSSY BACK!

​WE'LL TAKE YOUR BOAT FROM DIRTY TO CLEAN AND

OXIDIZED TO GLOSSY. HAPPILY.
​
EST'D 1990​

SEATTLE YACHT AND BOAT DETAILING SERVICES

​Put your boat cleaning and detailing tasks on OUR to do list!

We understand that owning a boat or yacht, although fun and enjoyable, can add to your already packed to do list! That's why we're here. To take all your boat cleaning and detailing tasks off your hands so you can come and go as you please while knowing your boat will be clean and ready to go the next time you want to enjoy it. ​
​"Expertise, care, flexibility and efficiency. I've used Deckhand Detailing for regular cleanings for the past 20 months at two marinas, as well as annual waxing. I can’t say enough about this team. From the initial expert and honest advice in recommending services, to the regular scheduling emails with flexibility, to the actual cleaning of my boat, I have always gotten the distinct feeling of kindness. I wish the whole world worked like that."
- Solom H (30 Jeanneau)

GET TO KNOW US

WE WROTE THE BOOK
​ON BOAT DETAILING

Literally! Our book is an excellent reference book to keep on your boat and refer to often whether you clean your boat yourself or hire a detailer.​

IF IT WEREN'T FOR
​THAT OLD SEA CAPTAIN

​And some tangled hoses, pink kitchen sponges and a horribly neglected sailboat, Deckhand Detailing may never have got off the ground. Read Natalie's entertaining (and very humble) story of how she got started detailing boats in 1990. (Photo credit: Victor Lafica)​

SHOP BOAT DETAILING PRODUCTS & TOOLs

Shop high-end, long-lasting boat and auto detailing products and tools that will change the way you protect your investment. Our detailing polishes were designed for ease of use while competing with the protection of a ceramic coating.

10 Reasons...

​Read our list of 10 reasons to use Deckhand Detailing to keep your boat clean and glossy year-round. And here's a bonus reason - we see our competitors use course brushes to wash boats with, only user a buffer on the areas they can easily reach or use a scrubby pad to remove boat oxidation, which can scratch the gel coat and leave splotchy results.

Read about DD in NW Yachting Magazine

Natalie, the owner of Deckhand Detailing, was interviewed by one of NW Yachting's writers to share with them about the company and what we do.

How To Hire a BOAT Detailer

Tired of doing it all yourself? Read our handy, unbiased guide to hiring a professional boat detailer if it's your first time. There are a few things that are good to know up front and a list of ways to spot the good yacht detailers out there.
"I appreciate your initiative and work ethic for seeing and following up on something that you feel could be better. The first time your business cleaned my old boat was about 15 years ago. You cleaned it again when I prepped it for sale. Both times I was amazed at how your teams did a better job than I did cleaning it - and I take care of my boats! Now the last two years of waxing and washing has been just as good. It’s very difficult to achieve and maintain that level of quality in any service business for that length of time. You seem to have found a way to do that. "  Stuart O (43 Grand Banks)

Ask The Detailer


​Our Ask The Detailer blog covers all topics of boat cleaning and detailing with tips you can use now on your own boat.

Don't just Take Our Word For It...

"The boat looks really, really good. It's like a mirror looking down the side of the boat. I am very pleased. The two guys working are great and very nice." (Mary Q - 40 Tollycraft)
"I use Deckhand Detailing year-round and everyone else that works on boats, you have to hound them to get the job done. You guys are the only ones that act professional, almost like you are not in the boating industry and you are in a normal industry. Of the dozens of contractors I work with on my boat from S3, Hatton and many others, Deckhand Detailing is by far the best to work with from a customer service and communication standpoint." (R Kershaw, 52 Maritimo)
"Natalie - I should have gone with you for the boat detail. The "other guys" were such a headache and blatantly missed large areas of my boat and I had to have them come back repeatedly to detail the areas they missed." (Jon W, 35 Tiara)​
"I also want to commend you all on your communication skills. It’s something I find severely lacking in this industry overall and I really appreciate all the clear, concise communication and the fast response times. Oh, and the washes are great too!" (Dave B, 30 Cutwater)

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Brokerage Services

We're the preferred detailing company for Alexander Marine, Worth Ave Yachts, Silver Seas, Seattle Yachts, Waterline Yachts, Irwin Yacht Sales and Outer Reef Yachts. We'll keep your inventory clean with our recurring wash program and make your boats shine for the boat shows.

Need Boat, Rv or vehicle Covers?

We've got you covered! We're a re-seller of covers through the Outdoor Cover Warehouse. They offer both ready-to-buy and custom covers for boats (including bimini tops), RV's, vehicles, patio furniture, golf carts and more. Visit their site and enjoy free shipping on most orders.
Payment options for our detailing customers:
We offer several easy ways to pay your detailing invoice online. We accept credit cards, debit cards, e-checks, Zelle and PayPal. You can also send a check through your bank's bill pay service or mail a check. If you're a recurring wash customer, we can set you up on an auto-pay program. We also provide an easy way for you to tip your detailer anytime you like. Click on the button below to go to our payment options page.