Boat Detailing & Cleaning in Michigan
Browsing all marine service providers in Michigan. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Michigan marine industry.
Regular detailing isn't just cosmetic — UV damage, oxidation, and salt crystallization can permanently damage gelcoat, vinyl, and stainless steel if not maintained. Most yacht owners schedule a full detail twice a year (spring commissioning and fall haul-out), with light wash-downs after each use.
Marine service providers in Michigan
No exact detailing matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Michigan.
Anchor Wizard
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
14883 90th Avenue, Evart, MI 49631
+1-231-734-5416Website
Barrett Boat Works
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
821 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
+1 616 842 1202Website
Bi-State Marine Service
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
MI
+1-734-848-4749Website
Boater's Choice
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
12023 Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230
+1-517-592-3989Website
Burt Lake Marina
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
4879 South Straits Highway, Indian River, MI 49749
+1-231-238-9315Website
Club Royale @ Cass Lake Dry Dock Marina
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
4157 Chenlot Street, Waterford, MI 48328
+1 248 681 9100Website
Crosswinds Marine Service
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
302 Lake Street, Whitehall, MI 49461
+1 231 894 4549Website
EJ Mertaugh Boat Works
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
296 South Hessel Point Road, Hessel, MI 49745
+1 906 484 2434Website
Eldean Shipyard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
2223 South Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI 49434
+1 616 335 5843Website
Feighner Boat Lifts & Docks
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
7829 Lansing Road, Perry, MI 48872
+1 517 675 1100Website
Gibraltar Boat Yard
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
28731 North Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar, MI 48173
+1 734 676 3177Website
Glassman Marine Services
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
11891 South East Torch Lake Drive, Alden, MI 49612
+1-231-331-4800Website
Frequently asked questions
- How often should I wax my yacht?
- Twice a year minimum for boats kept in the water, more often in tropical climates. Modern ceramic coatings can extend intervals to 1–2 years. Wax protects gelcoat from UV oxidation, which once started can require buffing or re-gelcoating to fully reverse.
- Is yacht detailing worth it vs. DIY?
- For under 30-foot boats, DIY is often economical. For larger yachts (high freeboard, lots of teak, complex hardtops), pro detailers have ladders, polishers, and specialized products that produce noticeably better results in a fraction of the time.