Detailing for boats that mostly sit
Hobe Sound has no inlet of its own, just a quiet stretch of Intracoastal between Stuart and Jupiter. Lift boats and dock boats here run a few weekends a month and spend the rest of the time parked. A boat that is idle still bakes in the sun, and the finish fades the same as it would on a busy offshore rig.
There is no boatyard around the corner, so we drive to Loblolly Marina, the Hobe Sound Marina area, or a private lift off the Intracoastal. The Hobe Sound public ramp works too for trailer boats. The trip is 35 to 45 minutes from Port St. Lucie, and any travel cost is quoted upfront.
What a Hobe Sound detail includes
Detailing jobs in Hobe Sound
- Lift-boat refresh — pulling a dull finish back to shine
- Twice-a-year wax — a routine top-coat for weekend boats
- Interior reset — a deep clean for cabins that sit sealed
- Full restoration — compound cut and polish after a few seasons outdoors
- Ramp-side details — at the Hobe Sound public ramp for trailer boats
Hobe Sound detailing prices
By the foot on both sides, the same way everywhere we work. For reference, a 30 ft boat is about $1,440 for buffing alone and about $2,880 for compound plus polish. Interior detail is quoted after the walkthrough. The rates:
- Buffing (1 pass): starting from $24/ft × both sides
- Compound cut + polish (2 passes): starting from $48/ft × both sides
- Interior detail: quoted after walkthrough
- On-site walkthrough: free
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How often should a weekend boat get waxed?
Twice a year is our guideline for weekenders, against about every 4 months for boats used daily. Sun hits a parked boat all the same.
Is there a trip fee for Hobe Sound?
Hobe Sound sits outside our no-fee cities, so a trip fee is quoted upfront and you know it before we schedule.
Can I put the boat on a standing detail schedule?
Yes. Many owners who barely use the boat want a regular visit. Tell us what you need and we will plan around the seasons.
What should I expect at the walkthrough?
We look over the gelcoat, tell you whether buffing or the two-pass is right, and give you the figure. It is free, and the written quote comes within one business day.