Wash & Wax
Weekly and bi-weekly maintenance visits through Key Largo marinas, canals and yards. Same crew, service updates when useful.
Northern Gateway · MM 100–107 · Scheduled Routes
Yacht Detailing in Key Largo
From Rock Harbor slips to Blackwater Sound docks, Ocean Reef member vessels to trailered center consoles in your driveway — Key Largo boats get detailed where they sit, on scheduled routes run from our Islamorada shop.
Scheduled routes several days a week Marinas, yards, lifts & trailers 1,500+ vessels detailed
Local Conditions
Key Largo boats face three different enemies.
Blackwater Sound side: shallow, tannin-stained and low-flow. Mangrove tannins and stirred sediment bond to waterlines fast — sound-side boats need stain attention every 4–8 weeks, not quarterly.
Reef and ocean side: open Atlantic spray and full UV. Salt film dries onto gelcoat and brightwork between weekends, accelerating oxidation on boats that only get used Saturday and Sunday.
On the trailer: Key Largo is the Keys' trailer-boat capital — weekend boats running down from Miami, stored in driveways and lots. Trailered hulls streak at the waterline, cowls oxidize facing the sun, and frames collect road grime on top of salt.
And when storm season parks a boat for weeks in a hurricane hole, sitting is its own kind of damage. We build storage-prep and post-storm rinse plans for exactly that.
Where We Work
Every dock community in Key Largo.
If she's kept in Key Largo, we service her. Here's where we work most:
Marinas & Yards
Bluefin Rock Harbor Marina · bay side
Wet slips and dry stack at Rock Harbor. High-traffic marina — we coordinate slip access with the dock office and work around fuel-dock hours.
Marina del Mar · MM 100 area
Docks plus yard slots. Popular spot for correction and ceramic work while boats are already out for hull or engine service.
Gilbert's Resort & Marina · sound side
Blackwater Sound exposure means tannin banding shows up fast here. Waterline cleaning is our most requested Gilbert's service.
Ocean Reef Club · private club
Member club at the north end. Service is coordinated through the club marina office with member sponsorship, under full club vendor policies.
Sound Docks, Canals & Trailers
Blackwater Sound docks & moorings
Private docks and hurricane-hole moorings along the sound. Tannin and low-flow film are the constant battle — we schedule waterline work on a shorter cycle here.
Canal-front homes & private lifts
Key Largo's canal communities — lift-side washes, wax rotations and full corrections without moving the boat.
Trailered boats at homes, lots & ramps
Hull sides, transom, cowling and trailer frame at your storage spot. Pre-season prep before launching is one of our most-booked Key Largo jobs.
Storage yards & dry stack
Boats in dry storage collect dust and streak differently than in-water boats. We adjust chemistry and protection to stored finishes.
Services Available Here
What we do at Key Largo docks.
The full catalog runs in Key Largo on scheduled routes — same crew, same documentation, same written-scope process as our home base.
Gelcoat Restoration
Weekend boats oxidize in long sits between uses. Full-day correction at the slip, lift or yard slot.
Ceramic Coating
2–5 year protection for reef-side UV and sound-side staining alike. Two-day application with a maintenance schedule included.
Hull & Waterline
Tannin banding from Blackwater Sound is our most common Key Largo call. Sound-side boats run a shorter cleaning cycle.
Brightwork, Teak & Interior
Cabins that sit closed and humid get mold fast. Interior detailing, mold removal and metal polishing at the dock.
Trailer-Boat Prep
Full pre-season detail at your home or lot: hull, cowling, interior, trailer frame — launch-ready in one visit.
Book trailer prepThe Route
25 minutes north of the shop.
Key Largo is the first stop on our north route from Islamorada. That proximity means scheduled days every week — not "we'll get to you when we're up there." One-off jobs book into the next route, typically 2–4 days out.
Yard-slot work at Marina del Mar and Rock Harbor-area yards gets scheduled around your haul or engine timeline, so correction and coating cure undisturbed.
2–4
day typical booking
7
days a week
10+
years in the Keys
Key Largo FAQ
Questions from Key Largo boat owners.
Do you service boats at Ocean Reef Club?
Yes. Ocean Reef is a private member club, so service is coordinated through the club marina office with member sponsorship. We follow all club vendor policies.
How soon can you get to my slip?
Routine bookings confirm within 2–4 days on scheduled Key Largo routes. Urgent sale-prep or pre-trip requests are handled case by case — call and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.
Do you detail trailered boats at homes or ramps?
Yes. Hull sides, transom, cowling and trailer frame rinse at your home, storage lot or ramp. Pre-season prep before launching is one of our most-booked Key Largo services.
Why does my boat stain so fast in Blackwater Sound?
The sound is shallow, tannin-rich and low-flow. Mangrove tannins and stirred sediment bond to waterlines quickly, and limited exchange keeps salt film wet longer. Sound-side boats typically need waterline attention every 4–8 weeks instead of quarterly.
Do you work in Key Largo boatyards?
Yes. Yard slots at Marina del Mar and Rock Harbor-area yards while hull or engine work is happening — timed with the yard so correction and coating cure undisturbed.
Do you service canal-front homes and private docks?
Yes. Canal communities and seawall docks throughout Key Largo get lift-side and dockside service, with gate codes and slip numbers confirmed the day before each visit.
Nearby Coverage
Also servicing the Upper Keys.
Key Largo Dockside Quote
Request your quote.
Tell us your service, length, and where she's kept — marina, sound dock, canal lift or trailer. We'll confirm the next route day.
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