How much does it cost to clean a boat or yacht? Full breakdown by size and service
Marine cleaning is priced very differently from residential cleaning. The variables that matter most are: LOA (length overall), beam, service type (wash, detail, ceramic, teak), fouling level (how long since last clean), and location (South Florida commands higher rates than inland lakes).
Boat cleaning cost by vessel size (USA market)
- Under 20 ft (jon boat, bowrider, small runabout): Basic wash $60–$100 · Full detail $150–$250
- 20–30 ft (center console, cuddy cabin, small sailboat): Basic wash $100–$180 · Full detail $200–$380 · Ceramic coating $400–$700
- 30–40 ft (express cruiser, offshore sailboat, small motor yacht): Basic wash $180–$300 · Full detail $350–$650 · Ceramic coating $700–$1,400
- 40–55 ft (motoryacht, sportfisher, offshore cruiser): Full detail $600–$1,100 · Ceramic coating $1,400–$2,500 · Teak restoration $800–$1,800
- 55–80 ft (large motoryacht, sailing yacht): Full detail $1,000–$2,200 · Ceramic $2,500–$5,000 · Teak $1,500–$4,000
- Over 80 ft (superyacht, megayacht): Custom quoting — typically $3,000–$15,000+ for a full detail depending on complexity
Cost of specific marine cleaning services
- Hull wash only (waterline and topsides): $80–$250 depending on size and fouling
- Interior cabin deep clean: $150–$500 depending on cabin count and condition
- Teak deck cleaning and oiling: $8–$14 per linear foot of teak
- Teak sanding and restoration (full strip): $18–$35 per linear foot
- Stainless polishing: $120–$300 for a typical sailboat or cruiser
- Canvas / Sunbrella cleaning: $80–$250 depending on coverage area
- Ceramic coating (marine grade): $12–$22 per linear foot of hull
- Bottom scrub (diver, between haulouts): $4–$8 per foot of LOA
What affects boat cleaning cost the most?
Fouling level is the biggest price variable. A boat that has not been cleaned in 6 months will take 3–4× longer than one maintained monthly. Gelcoat oxidation similarly — heavy oxidation requires a 3-stage correction process that adds $200–$600 over a standard wax. Teak restoration on gray, cracked teak costs 2× more than routine maintenance cleaning.
Location matters too. South Florida (Miami, Fort Lauderdale) rates average 20–30% higher than the national average due to demand and biofouling intensity. Pacific Northwest (Vancouver, Seattle) rates are similar. Midwest and freshwater lake markets run 15–25% lower.
Prices by vessel length, service type, and location — plus free instant quote
The best way to get an accurate price is to describe your vessel to us. Enter LOA, beam, current condition, and cleaning scope into our quote form and receive a binding estimate within the hour — no surprises when the crew arrives.
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