Short answer: Harbor Marine details Sugar Hill boats in your driveway or storage lot, or at our shop next door in Buford. We remove road film, sap, oxidation and mildew and can apply ceramic coating. Call (770) 967-8495.
Driveway boats need a different detail
A Sugar Hill boat that lives in a driveway or storage lot collects things a slip-kept boat never sees: road film from the drive up to the lake, dust and pollen from sitting outside, tree sap and bird droppings, and direct sun every afternoon. A detail aimed at those problems keeps the boat looking good between trips.
What we do outside
- Hull, deck and trailer-side surfaces washed.
- Road film, sap and spotting removed.
- Oxidation compounded out and gel coat polished.
- Ceramic coating, if you want it.
What we do inside
- Seats and vinyl cleaned and conditioned.
- Carpet and floors cleaned.
- Helm, gauges and storage cleaned.
- Mildew treated if the cover has been trapping moisture.
Boats under a cover can trap humidity in a Georgia summer. If you smell mildew when you pull the cover off, it is time for an interior detail.
Ceramic coating for boats that sit outside
A ceramic coating over a polished finish helps gel coat stand up to the sun and makes road film, pollen and sap easier to wash off. For trailer boats that sit outside, it is one of the best ways to slow fading. We polish first, then coat.
Covers and storage
A good cover is the single biggest help for a boat stored outside. Make sure it fits snugly, has supports so water does not pool, and is vented so moisture can escape. A loose cover that flaps in the wind can actually scuff the gel coat over time, so tie it down well.
Before and after the season
A detail before the first trip gets the boat looking right for the season. A detail before winter storage removes a summer of lake water, sunscreen and food so nothing sets in over the cold months. Owners who do both find each detail gets a little easier.
The trailer side of the hull
On a trailer boat, the lower hull sits on bunks and rollers and picks up road grime and ramp silt that never gets washed off at the lake. Stains also form where the hull rests on the bunks. When the boat is on the trailer, we can reach much of the lower hull. For areas under the bunks, we will tell you what we can and cannot reach, and whether lifting the boat is worth it.
The swim platform and non-skid get a proper scrub too, since sand and silt from the ramp settle into the texture.
What affects a Sugar Hill detail
Pricing is set when you call for a quote. These are the things that change the size of the job:
- Road film, sap and spotting from outdoor storage.
- Oxidation from sitting in the sun on the trailer.
- Mildew trapped under a cover.
- Whether you add a ceramic coating.
A few photos of the hull and interior help us plan.
A detail before you list it
Selling a trailer boat in Sugar Hill? A full detail helps it photograph well and look cared for when buyers come to the driveway. That often makes it sell faster.
Related and nearby
Chips or scrapes from the ramp? See gel coat repair in Sugar Hill. Putting the boat away for winter? Pair the detail with winterization in Sugar Hill. See all our Sugar Hill services.
Next door, see detailing in Buford or Suwanee. Our main detailing and ceramic coating page explains the process. Contact us to schedule.