Wash & Wax
Weekly or bi-weekly maintenance visits through Islamorada marinas and canals. Same crew, consistent dock day where possible, service updates when useful.
Home Base · MM 80 Area · Islamorada, FL
Yacht Detailing in Islamorada
Islamorada is where we live, where the shop is, and where the majority of our hulls sit. From Islamorada Yacht Village to the canal lifts on Upper Matecumbe — if she's docked in the village, we've probably already detailed a boat next to her.
Same-day response in the village Seven-day booking 1,500+ vessels detailed
Local Conditions
Two waters, one problem.
Islamorada sits between Florida Bay and the Atlantic. Bay-side slips see tannin-stained, low-flow water that films a hull fast. Atlantic-side docks get full ocean salt spray and harder UV exposure from open sky.
Canal boats — and Islamorada has more canal-front lifts than any other Upper Keys community — get the worst of both: limited water exchange, concentrated humidity, and zero wind-drying. Gelcoat chalks in months, not years.
We've detailed every configuration here. The wash frequency, wax rotation and protection recommendation changes based on which water your boat sits on — and we'll tell you which schedule fits.
Where We Work
Every dock community in Islamorada.
If your boat is in the village, we service it. Here's where we work most:
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Islamorada Yacht Village · MM 79
Full-service marina with wet slips and dry stack. We work with their dockmaster under vendor access policies and service multiple vessels here each week.
Whale Harbor Channel Marina · MM 74
Atlantic-side access with heavier salt exposure. Boats here oxidize faster; we recommend quarterly wax or sealant minimum.
Church Key · MM 83
Smaller dock community with tighter vendor scheduling. We coordinate directly with ownership and confirm slip access ahead of time.
Hawks Cay Resort & Marina · Duck Key
Scheduled service for resort guests and private slip owners. Access coordinated through the marina office.
Canal-Front & Private Docks
Plantation Key canals
MM 78–82 canal systems. Low-flow water means faster film buildup. Lift-side washes are our most common job here.
Upper Matecumbe Key
Bay-side and ocean-side residential docks. Bay-side boats need more frequent waterline attention; ocean-side boats need faster UV protection cycles.
Lower Matecumbe Key
Southern end of the village. Mix of lift boats and in-water slips. Some docks have limited water access — we confirm and plan around it.
Private seawall docks & homeowner lifts
No marina, no rules — just a gate code and a slip number. We confirm access the day before and handle the rest.
Services Available Here
What we do at Islamorada docks.
Every service in our catalog runs in Islamorada — same crew, same documentation, same written-scope process as everywhere else we work.
Gelcoat Restoration
Chalky canal-boat hulls brought back to gloss. Full-day correction at your lift or slip, no haul-out.
Ceramic Coating
2–5 year protection for boats living in full Islamorada sun. Two-day application with a maintenance schedule included.
Hull & Waterline
Tannin banding and canal-film removal. Especially common on Plantation Key and bay-side lifts.
Brightwork, Teak & Interior
Mold removal for humidity-trapped cabins, teak care for canal-side sun, and metal polishing for salt-pitted rails.
Sale Preparation
Islamorada boats heading to market get full interior + exterior prep timed to the listing date through our licensed brokerage arm.
Home Base
We're not visiting. We live here.
IYMS was founded in Islamorada and operates from the MM 80 area. Kevin Gardner has detailed boats in this village for over a decade. When we say "we'll be there tomorrow" — we mean from five minutes away, not an hour's drive from Miami.
That proximity means same-day response for urgent needs, routine work slotted into the week without long leads, and a crew that knows which docks have water, which gates need codes, and which slips flood at king tide.
10+
years in Islamorada
1,500+
vessels detailed
7
days a week
Islamorada FAQ
Questions from village boat owners.
Do you work at Islamorada Yacht Village?
Yes. IYV at MM 79 is one of our most active docks. We coordinate with their dockmaster and follow all vendor access policies.
Do you service canal-front homes with boat lifts?
Yes. Canal lifts are a core part of our Islamorada work. We wash and wax boats on lifts at homes throughout Plantation Key, Upper Matecumbe and Lower Matecumbe. Lift access and gate codes are confirmed at booking.
How fast can you get to my slip?
Same-day response for urgent needs is standard within Islamorada since we're based here. Routine bookings are typically confirmed within 1–3 days.
Do you work around marina vendor rules?
Yes. We follow each marina's vendor and access policies and can provide proof of insurance to your dockmaster or property manager before arrival. We've worked at Islamorada Yacht Village, Whale Harbor and Church Key under their respective rules.
Do I need to be at the boat during service?
No. Once dock access, the correct slip and any gate code are confirmed, most services are completed while owners are away. Condition notes are available after a visit when useful.
Islamorada Dockside Quote
Request your quote.
Tell us your service, length, and which dock or canal she's in. We respond same-day for Islamorada requests.
Phone: 305-396-1787
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–1 PM
Location: Islamorada, the Keys, MM 80 area