Question 1

What services does Global Yacht Detailing offer?

Accepted Answer

We provide certified ceramic coating, full vessel detailing (interior and exterior), teak sanding and sealing, varnish and paint repair, custom yacht carpentry, metal polishing, scheduled maintenance washes, and certified Yacht Armor protection film installation.

Question 2

Where are you based and what areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We're a mobile yacht and boat detailing company based in Fort Lauderdale. Our core service areas are West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and the Florida Keys. We also offer nationwide service, bringing our crews directly to your vessel wherever it's kept.

Question 3

How long has Global Yacht Detailing been in business?

Accepted Answer

Global Yacht Detailing was founded in 2014, built on a maritime career dating back to 1992 — over 30 years of experience on the water. What started as a one-man operation is now a team of skilled professionals detailing and coating dozens of vessels a year.

Question 4

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We're fully licensed and insured, and we're happy to provide documentation to your marina, captain or management company on request.

Question 5

Do I need to bring my boat to you?

Accepted Answer

No. We're fully mobile. We come to your slip, private dock or boatyard with our own equipment and premium marine products.

Question 6

What size vessels do you work on?

Accepted Answer

Everything from center consoles and sport boats to large motor yachts. We scale crew size to the vessel and the deadline.

Question 7

What is marine ceramic coating and how long does it last?

Accepted Answer

Marine ceramic coating is a silica-based protective layer that bonds to gelcoat, paint, metal or glass. Once cured it creates a hard, hydrophobic, UV-stable shell that fights salt, soot and oxidation. With proper maintenance, expect roughly one to two years of protection.

Question 8

What's the difference between wax and ceramic coating?

Accepted Answer

Wax is a sacrificial layer that lasts weeks to a few months and needs regular refreshing. Ceramic coating is a bonded, semi-permanent layer with far stronger hydrophobic, UV and chemical resistance. We offer both and will tell you honestly which makes sense for your vessel and budget.

Question 9

How often should my yacht be detailed?

Accepted Answer

It depends on exposure and protection level. A coated vessel with regular freshwater rinses typically needs a major detail every 12–18 months. An uncoated vessel in full Florida sun may need a full polish twice a year. The most cost-effective approach is almost always an initial correction and coating followed by a scheduled maintenance wash program.

Question 10

Can you remove heavy oxidation from my hull?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As long as there's sound gelcoat remaining, our compounding and polishing process can recover deep gloss on hulls that look beyond saving. We assess thickness first so the gelcoat stays safe for future service.

Question 11

Do you sand teak decks?

Accepted Answer

We do — but chemistry first, sanding last. We restore color with marine cleaners and brighteners and sand minimally and only where required. That minimum-removal approach preserves teak thickness for decades of future service.

Question 12

What is Yacht Armor and are you certified?

Accepted Answer

Yacht Armor is a marine protection film applied to high-impact areas such as hull sides, transoms and boarding zones. Global Yacht Detailing is a certified Yacht Armor installer — the southernmost certified installer in the region.

Question 13

How do you price your work?

Accepted Answer

We quote after seeing the vessel, with clear upfront pricing and no hidden costs. We may not be the cheapest, but our pricing reflects the quality of the work and we set realistic expectations based on where and how your vessel is kept.

Question 14

Will you try to upsell me?

Accepted Answer

No. We never sell clients services their boats don't need. Our goal is to protect your investment — that's the whole business model, and it's why our clients stay with us.

Question 15

How do I get an estimate?

Accepted Answer

Call us at +1 954-758-9120, email globalyachtdetailing@gmail.com, or send the contact form on this site. Tell us the vessel, where it's kept and what you're after, and we'll get back to you quickly.

Question 16

Do you offer ongoing maintenance programs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scheduled washes and maintenance details are available weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, and they're the single best way to protect a coating investment.

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