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Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 3:33 pm
by zedtwentyate
I'm out of town for work this week and really wish I was able to be at the marina. I hired a local woman who travels back and forth between florida and Syracuse detailing boats. It seemed a little pricey at first, but after thinking about the years of neglect that she wen't through, I knew a she deserved a spa day.

Here's a few before an after. I will say that i learned my lesson about taking the tarp off too early when she is in the barn. Holy poop. I'm still waiting for a few more after pictures...can't wait to see this old girl in the water this week!

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Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 5:30 pm
by prowlersfish
Look,n good

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 6:11 pm
by bjanakos
Looking good. Care to share what it costs? The She must be doing very well for herself detailing....

It took me 3 entire days of wet sanding, compounding, and finally acrylic sealant just to get the oxidized hull to look acceptable.

I solicited quotes to do the topsides and both companies turned down the job. Me thinks it's because they would rather work on the super yacts that are already nice and shinny... Just slap on a quick coat of wax and be done in a few hours.

I will say that I did some calculations and my F-32 has 70% more surface area on the hull than my 28.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 9:57 pm
by Stripermann2
Just had my F32 compounded and waxed. The hull was $576.00. It was another $300.00 and some, for the topside.
My hull wasn't that bad as it was done 2 years ago. The topside had never been done. At least not the last 12 years or so that we've had her.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Wed May 20, 2015 10:09 pm
by bjanakos
Thats not terrible. I know a guy that paid 1500 for his 32 Chris Craft. It needed considerable compounding.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 12:46 am
by zedtwentyate
I havent received the final bill yet, but the original quote was $729...it was only supposed to take one day, but it too two. I should have more info when i am back in town and I will share the details.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 6:46 am
by akwalker
Looks very nice.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:10 pm
by P-Dogg
I couldn't agree more. Boat looks awesome.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Thu May 21, 2015 11:49 pm
by zedtwentyate
Thanks guys...I'm headed home in the morning and I can't wait to check her out! I'll post some better pictures to compare then.

Re: Hired a boat detailer...worth the money!

Posted: Sun May 24, 2015 8:35 am
by akwalker
Wow, she looks nice, all shined up.