Wash & Wax
Weekly and bi-weekly maintenance visits through Mangrove Marina and Plantation Key canals. Creek boats run 2–3 week cycles; ocean-side boats quarterly wax minimum.
Plantation Key · MM 90–92 · Ten Minutes from the Shop
Yacht Detailing in Tavernier
Mangrove Marina docks and yard slots, Tavernier Creek's shaded moorings, Plantation Key canal lifts and ocean-side slips — Tavernier boats get detailed where they sit. It's our closest territory north of home base, which means fast response and consistent route days.
Same-week booking typical Yard-slot coordination at Mangrove Marina Seven days a week
Local Conditions
The creek, the bay, and the ocean — in one town.
Tavernier Creek: slow, shaded, mangrove-lined water that never lets a boat fully dry. Trapped humidity feeds waterline film and cabin mold faster than anywhere else we work. Creek boats need shorter wash cycles and periodic interior treatment.
Bay side (Mangrove Marina): shallow, warm, sediment-rich water. Waterline staining and tannin banding build quickly on boats that sit between trips — and Tavernier is residential, so boats sit more than in tourist towns.
Ocean side (Plantation Key): full Atlantic spray and UV on open docks. Salt film dries onto gelcoat and pits brightwork between weekends.
Add a working-marina culture — boats in yard slots for engine and hull jobs — and Tavernier rewards owners who schedule detailing around the work already happening.
Where We Work
Every dock community in Tavernier.
From working yard slots to shaded creek moorings — if she's kept on Plantation Key, we service her.
Marinas & Yard Slots
Mangrove Marina · MM 90.5, bay side
Docks and yard slots. We time correction and ceramic work around engine and hull jobs so the boat gets detailed while already out of the water. Our Formula 380 case study happened here.
Tavernier Creek docks & moorings
Tight, shaded, shallow. We plan around tide and clearance, and bring low-profile equipment for the slips a cart can't reach.
Repair facilities & private yards
Boats on stands or blocks during refits get detailed in place — gelcoat correction and coating while the yard handles mechanicals.
Residential & Trailered
Plantation Key canal lifts
Canal-front homes with lifts — wash, wax and correction without moving the boat. Bay-side canals run shorter waterline cycles.
Ocean-side private docks
Atlantic exposure on Plantation Key's ocean front. Salt spray management and brightwork care are the recurring themes here.
Trailered boats at homes & ramps
Hull sides, transom, cowling and trailer frame at your storage spot or the ramp — pre-season prep before launching is a common Tavernier booking.
Case Study · Mangrove Marina
Formula 380, corrected in a yard slot.
While this Formula 380 Super Sport Crossover was out of the water for engine service at Mangrove Marina, we completed a full detail and two-stage gelcoat correction from the hardtop down to the waterline, then sealed the finish by hand.
- Heavy-cut compounding for oxidation and surface scratches
- Medium-cut polishing to restore gelcoat clarity
- Hand wash, chamois dry and nano polymer wax
- Upholstery and vinyl UV protectant
One mobilization, two jobs done. That's the yard-slot advantage — and it's why Tavernier owners with work already scheduled call us first.
Services Available Here
What we do at Tavernier docks.
Gelcoat Restoration
Sitting-boat oxidation corrected at the slip, lift or yard slot. Full-day correction, sealed same visit.
Ceramic Coating
2–5 year protection applied in yard slots while boats are already out — cure undisturbed, launch protected.
Hull & Waterline
Bay-side tannin banding and creek film removal on a shorter cycle than marina-standard boats.
Brightwork, Teak & Interior
Creek humidity makes cabin mold a Tavernier specialty call. Mold removal, teak care and metal polishing at the dock.
Yard-Slot Coordination
Boat already out for engine or hull work? We schedule around your yard's timeline so detailing happens in the same window.
Coordinate my yard slotThe Closest Route North
Ten minutes from home base.
Tavernier sits just north of our Islamorada shop, which makes it our fastest-responding territory after the village itself. Same-week booking is typical; urgent sale-prep or pre-trip requests often land same-day.
Weekly and bi-weekly maintenance schedules hold consistent dock days on the north route — the same crew, the same day, every cycle.
10
minutes from the shop
7
days a week
1,500+
vessels detailed
Tavernier FAQ
Questions from Plantation Key boat owners.
Do you work at Mangrove Marina?
Yes — docks and yard slots. We coordinate timing with the marina office and nearby repair facilities so correction and coating cure undisturbed. Our Formula 380 gelcoat correction case study was completed there during engine service.
Can you access boats in Tavernier Creek?
Yes. Creek docks are tighter and shallower, so we plan around tide, clearance and access when scheduling — hand tools and low-profile equipment where needed. Same process, same finish.
How soon can you get to my slip?
Tavernier and Plantation Key are about ten minutes from our Islamorada home base. Response is often same-week, sometimes same-day for urgent needs. Routine bookings confirm within 2–4 days.
Why do creek and bay-side boats get film and mold so fast?
Slow water exchange plus mangrove-shaded humidity means the boat never fully dries. Trapped moisture feeds waterline film and cabin mold. Creek boats typically need washes every 2–3 weeks and periodic interior mold treatment.
Can you detail while my boat's in for engine or hull work?
Yes — yard-slot coordination is a Tavernier specialty. We schedule around your engine or hull timeline so the boat gets detailed while already out of the water, saving a second mobilization.
Do you service trailered boats on Plantation Key?
Yes. Full hull-side, transom, cowling and trailer-frame service at your home, lot or ramp. Pre-season prep before launching is a common booking.
Nearby Coverage
Also servicing the Upper Keys.
Tavernier Dockside Quote
Request your quote.
Tell us your service, length, and where she's kept — Mangrove Marina, the creek, a canal lift or a 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