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Boat detailing in East Haven, CT

A beach town more than a marina town, which is exactly where a mobile detailer is worth having.

20 minutes
From our base in Milford
Fully mobile
We bring water, power, and product
$35 / ft
Wash and wax, priced by the foot
East Haven, Connecticut

Farm River estuary, Long Island Sound at Cosey Beach

East Haven is about twenty minutes from us, and it is a different kind of shoreline town. There is no full-service marina in East Haven the way there is in Branford or Stratford. The waterfront here is beaches and neighborhoods: Cosey Beach, the town beach at Momauguin, Silver Sands.

That is precisely why a mobile detailer makes sense in East Haven. Boats here mostly live at home on trailers, on private docks, or in slips over in a neighboring town. Instead of asking you to run the boat somewhere, we bring the water, power, and everything else to wherever it sits.

Where we work

Marinas, docks, and yards in East Haven.

Where East Haven boats actually are:

Driveways and side yardsThe majority of our East Haven work. We arrive fully self-contained.
Farm River State ParkA gated marina on the western shore of the Farm River estuary, accessed with a community boating program pass or dock rental.
Private docksAlong the Farm River and the shoreline neighborhoods.
Slips in nearby townsMany East Haven owners keep boats in Branford or New Haven. We service those slips too.
On the map

East Haven and the spots we work.

East Haven

A beach town more than a marina town, which is exactly where a mobile detailer is worth having.

Local conditions

Boats that sit at home between trips

A coated hull sheds salt and rinses clean with far less effort.
A coated hull sheds salt and rinses clean with far less effort. See the service →

A boat parked at the house has a different maintenance profile from one in a slip. It is not growing anything below the waterline, which saves you real money, but it does sit under trees, collect pollen and sap in the spring, and pick up bird droppings that etch gelcoat if left through a hot week.

Sap and droppings are the two things we most often have to correct on East Haven boats, and both respond much better to prompt attention than to waiting until haul-out. A good sealant or ceramic coating makes them far less likely to bond to the surface in the first place, which is the practical argument for coating a boat that spends most of its life on a trailer.

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Reviews

What boat owners say.

5 Stars on Google

Matt was a pleasure to work with and did a great job detailing my 24' Grady White. Matt made himself super available to see the boat, get me a quote and get the job done

David TuvlinJul 2026 / Google

Matt and team compounded and waxed my boat today....very pleased with the outcome. They were very meticulous , and ensured the entire site and boat stayed clean. Recommend them to anyone looking to have their vessel detailed.

Bill ViggianoJul 2026 / Google

Matt and his team did a great job bringing the shine back on my 2001 boat. Matt's communication was fantastic and his pricing was very reasonable. I highly recommend using Matt's services.

Matt KemishJul 2026 / Google

Matt of Matt's Boat Detailing (MBD) is the real deal. He cleaned up a mess that a different detailer made. With Phase I complete, my boat looks great! I am so happy I finally got to use his services. He is a hands on owner operator which I think is very important. He took the time to visit and advise as well as inspect the final work making adjustments as necessary. He knows what he is doing and he and his crew even properly prepped to protect neighboring surfaces, which most boat detailers are too lazy to do. I am looking forward to him completing Phase II and using his services moving forward! I will be recommending him to everyone I know that is looking for boat detailing services.

Joshua SJul 2026 / Google

This is the third year that Matt and his crew have detailed my 33' Cruisers. I have been thoroughly pleased every year and would highly recommend!

Jan YoungJul 2026 / Google

Fantastic job!

Doug SmithJun 2026 / Google

Matt & his team did a great job on my 2009 44 Sea Ray SB! Top side compound polish & wax, hull detail, and a fresh coat of bottom paint... she's looking like she just came off the showroom floor! Can't recommend him enough. Great communication, reliable, and professional.

Gary SantoroJun 2026 / Google

Company was very professional. They did exactly what they said they were gonna do price very reasonably very happy with his services will continue to use him in the future.

Eric ReskoJun 2026 / Google

Matt's boat detailing has been detailing our boat for 5 years, Matt and his crew do excellent work. I would recommend..

lynn daytonJun 2026 / Google

Matt and his team did a great job removing the oxidation from my 2016 Robalo R222 center console. Waxed and buffed the hull looks like new. I highly recommend Matt's Boat Detailing.

Wayne MarshallMay 2026 / Google

Matt did my boat hull March 25 and it looks great

edward hatchMar 2026 / Google

Great job getting my boat ready for the season. Matt communicated the whole way. Will certainly be back for more

Matthew PaigeMar 2026 / Google

Matt did a great job wet sanding, compounding, washing and waxing my Steiger 23' Miami pilot house and top side. He a true professional, works with a smile and does great work, I can shave in the reflection. Thanks! Woody

David WoodMar 2026 / Google

Matt and his team did an excellent job bringing Schatzi back to life. He was very professional and respectful. The topsides look like a mirror. I would highly recommend him!

Peter GeltmanAug 2025 / Google

Matt and his team did a phenomenal job bringing our 2004 Tiara gel coat back to life! This included a wet sand and finished with a ceramic coat. The boat shines and is now protected like never before!

Paul LagasseJul 2025 / Google

You get what you pay for! Matt's services fully lived up to my lofty expectations and my boat looks better than when leaving the showroom. Matt will be my go to guy for any detail related jobs I may require in the future.

Tammy Russo-JensenJul 2025 / Google

My Experience with Matt's details was truly top notch! First off I called him very late in the spring and he came up with a way to get my Hull done to follow up with the super structure once in the water. This year I opted to go with not only a compound and seal but also went down the ceramic coating route in hopes of getting an extra year out of the job. First off his pricing is very competitive compared to few others I checked. Matts work was amazing and the boat looks brand new! Lastly, his communication was spot on. As with any spring/early summer project in New England, we had plenty of weather related issues. He kept me posted every step of the way, touched base with any reschedules, let me know when he got there, and lastly when he left. I could not be more pleased with my decision to use Matts Detailing and will be a return customer for sure next year to “touch up”. I highly recommend reaching out to Matt for any detailing work!

Kent & Jacquelyn SeeleyJul 2025 / Google

Matt's boat detailing service was great as advertised. Very insightful, detail oriented and clearly has a passion for his work. Highly recommend his services for your boat to look its best and also the fact he comes to you makes it even better

Gage HogestynMar 2025 / Google

Professional, wonderful work. Highly recommend!

Stephanie WindhorstMar 2025 / Google

Great job very professional

Mike CogsMar 2025 / Google

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Boat in East Haven? Let's get it shining.

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