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Services & pricing

Detailing is priced by the foot, so you pay for the boat you have. Restoration, teak, and seasonal work are quoted after a quick look. Bridge boats and smooth hard-top boats are quoted in person.

Boat being hand washed and waxed by MBD Marine Care
Maintenance detail

Wash & Wax

Our core detail keeps a well-kept boat looking sharp and protected through the season.

$35per foot

You can add cabin cleaning for a complete interior-and-exterior refresh.

  • Hand wash
  • Brightwork cleaning
  • Window and isinglass cleaning
  • Non-skid cleaning
  • Spray wax
  • Polymer sealant application
Boat treated with the Resurgence oxidation removal service
Oxidation removal

Resurgence

Our deepest correction for heavily oxidized boats, built to bring a chalky, faded gelcoat back to life.

By quote

Correction work is priced after an assessment. Get in touch for a quote.

  • Hand wash
  • Brightwork cleaning
  • Mold and mildew removal
  • Non-skid spray wax
  • One to two step sanding process
  • Two-step compounding and one-step polish
  • Polymer sealant application
Reflection on a polished blue boat hull after a buff and shine
Polish & protect

Buff & Shine

A full exterior polish that lifts light oxidation and restores gloss, then locks it in.

$65per foot · full exterior
  • Brightwork cleaning
  • Non-skid spray wax
  • One-step compound
  • One-step polish
  • Polymer sealant application
Boat finished with a three-year marine ceramic coating
Long-term protection

Ceramic Coating

A ceramic coating creates a sacrificial barrier between your gelcoat or paint and the elements, including harmful UV rays. It prevents oxidation and hazing for stronger, longer-lasting protection, so results last years instead of months and maintenance becomes a breeze.

$100per foot · from

Full boat detail from the waterline up with a three-year coating. The coating we use is manufactured as a single-layer coating. Bridge boats and smooth hard-top boats are quoted in person.

  • Hand wash
  • Brightwork cleaning
  • Mold and mildew removal
  • Non-skid cleaning
  • One-step polish
  • One layer of coating applied
Pursuit 325 Offshore docked at a marina, kept on a recurring wash plan
Season-long upkeep

Wash Plans

Recurring washes that keep your vessel looking its best all season long. Pick the cadence that fits how often you are on the water.

Cabin cleaning can be added to any plan.

$8per ft · weekly
$9per ft · bi-weekly
$10per ft · monthly
Before and after teak restoration showing a cleaner, polished surface
Specialty & seasonal

Teak, Shrink Wrap & Winterizing

Care that goes beyond the wash: teak restoration to revive weathered wood, plus shrink wrapping and winterization to protect your boat through the off-season.

By quote
  • Teak restoration
  • Shrink wrapping
  • Winterizing services

Add cabin cleaning

Round out any detail or wash plan with an interior cabin cleaning for a complete, ready-to-board experience.

Not sure which service fits?

Tell us your boat and its condition and we will point you to the right package.

Call (203) 258-8281 Request a quote

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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What will my boat cost?

Pricing is by the foot. Set the length and every service prices itself.

32
feet overall
8 ft200 ft

Every price on this site is per foot, so the length of the boat is nearly all we need to quote it. Restoration and seasonal work is quoted after a look, because condition drives the hours rather than length.

Wash & Wax$35 per foot
$1,120
Buff & Shine$65 per foot
$2,080
Ceramic Coating$100 per foot and up
from $3,200
Resurgence Oxidation Removalpriced after assessment
By quote
Teak Restorationpriced after assessment
By quote
Shrink Wrapping & Winterizingpriced after assessment
By quote

Recurring wash plans, per visit

Weekly$256
Bi-Weekly$288
Monthly$320

Get a quote for this boat

Not sure which one you need?

Four states of gelcoat, and the honest answer for each.

What that needs

Wash Plans

Nothing needs correcting. Keep it that way with a recurring wash so salt never gets a chance to bite.

See this service

Judged by hand and eye, the same way we assess a boat on arrival. If it sits between two of these, we quote the lower one and tell you honestly if it needs the next step up.

Coat it once, or correct it forever?

The same arithmetic we walk owners through, with the assumptions on the table.

Repeated correction, buff and shine each time it hazes
One ceramic coating, then washing only
36 ft
2 seasons
After five seasons $180 more at this correction interval, coating costs more over five seasons

Assumptions, stated plainly. Buff and shine at $65 per foot, ceramic coating at $100 per foot lasting three years, both from the published rates on this site. The coated line assumes one coating at the start and a second in year four. How often an uncoated hull actually hazes depends on where the boat is kept and how hard it is used, which is why that is a control rather than a fixed number. This is an illustration of the arithmetic, not a quotation.