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Your boat isn’t just another weekend toy. It’s a significant investment that deserves more than a quick wash and wax from someone who treats fiberglass like car paint.
When you choose professional marine detailing, you’re getting gel coat that stays glossy for months, not weeks. Teak that maintains its rich color instead of turning gray. Interior surfaces that resist mold and mildew instead of becoming breeding grounds for expensive problems.
The difference isn’t just cosmetic—it’s financial. Proper detailing prevents the oxidation, salt damage, and UV degradation that can cost thousands to repair later. Your boat holds its value. You spend time enjoying it instead of constantly maintaining it.
We at Legacy Motors and Marine understand what salt water, UV rays, and marine environments do to luxury vessels. We’ve been protecting high-value boats and yachts in the Moriches area because we know the difference between automotive detailing and proper marine care.
Located just minutes from Moriches Bay and the inlet, we see firsthand how quickly marine elements can damage unprotected surfaces. That’s why we use marine-grade products specifically formulated for gel coat, teak, and marine hardware—not repurposed car care products.
Your boat receives the same attention to detail whether it’s a 25-foot center console or a 60-foot yacht. Every surface gets the right treatment for its material and exposure level.
First, we assess your boat’s current condition and identify any problem areas—oxidation, staining, or surface damage that needs special attention. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.
Next comes the deep cleaning phase. We remove salt buildup, organic stains, and embedded contaminants using marine-specific cleaners that won’t damage gel coat or hardware. Every surface gets cleaned properly—hull, deck, railings, and interior.
The protection phase is where the real value happens. We apply marine-grade waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings depending on your boat’s needs and your protection goals. Teak gets properly cleaned and conditioned. Metal hardware receives corrosion protection. Interior surfaces get treated for mold and UV resistance.
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Our yacht detailing services cover every surface that matters. Exterior work includes gel coat restoration, oxidation removal, and long-lasting protection applications. We handle teak cleaning and conditioning to prevent that expensive gray weathering that ruins the look of quality woodwork.
Interior and exterior boat detailing addresses the hidden problems most services miss—moisture control in compartments, mold remediation in storage areas, and proper treatment of electronics and upholstery. These details prevent the expensive problems that develop when boats aren’t properly maintained.
In Moriches, where salt air and humidity create perfect conditions for marine damage, our marine detailing and reconditioning services focus on prevention. We’re not just making your boat look good for the weekend—we’re protecting it from the environmental factors that cause real damage over time.
Most boats in our marine environment benefit from professional detailing every 3-4 months, but it depends on usage and storage conditions. Boats kept in covered slips or dry storage can often go 4-6 months between full details.
If you’re using your boat regularly in salt water, you’ll want more frequent attention to prevent salt buildup and corrosion. Boats stored outdoors need more UV protection maintenance. We can assess your specific situation and recommend a schedule that actually makes sense for your boat and usage patterns.
The key is consistency—regular professional care prevents the major problems that require expensive restoration work later.
Marine environments are completely different from automotive conditions. Boats face constant salt exposure, intense UV reflection off water, and moisture issues that cars never encounter. Using automotive products on boats often causes more harm than good.
Gel coat requires different care than automotive paint. It’s thicker and more porous, so it needs marine-specific compounds and polishes. Teak wood, stainless hardware, and marine upholstery all have unique requirements that automotive detailers simply don’t understand.
We use products specifically formulated for marine applications—cleaners that remove salt without damaging gel coat, waxes that provide UV protection in high-reflection environments, and treatments designed for the constant moisture exposure boats experience.
Yes, gel coat restoration is one of our specialties. Oxidation happens when gel coat isn’t properly protected from UV rays and salt exposure—it’s extremely common on Long Island boats but completely preventable with proper care.
The restoration process involves carefully removing the oxidized layer using marine-grade compounds, then progressively polishing to restore the original gloss. Severe oxidation requires multiple steps, but most gel coat can be brought back to like-new condition.
After restoration, we apply proper protection to prevent future oxidation. This isn’t a quick fix—it’s a complete restoration that addresses the underlying problem and prevents it from returning. The results typically last 6-12 months with proper maintenance.
Yes, we provide concierge pickup and delivery service for qualifying boats in the Moriches area. This service is particularly popular with our clients who keep their boats at local marinas or in dry storage facilities.
We coordinate directly with your marina or storage facility to ensure smooth pickup and return. Your boat is transported in covered, secure conditions to our climate-controlled facility where all detailing work is performed in a controlled environment.
This service eliminates the hassle of coordinating your schedule with marina access and ensures your boat receives attention in optimal conditions. We handle all the logistics so you can focus on enjoying your boat when it’s returned in showroom condition.
We use only marine-grade teak cleaners and conditioners specifically formulated for marine environments. These products are designed to clean teak without over-brightening or damaging the wood’s natural oils.
Our two-step teak process starts with a gentle cleaner that removes salt, stains, and grime without harsh bleaching. Then we apply a conditioning treatment that penetrates the wood to restore natural oils and provide UV protection. This prevents the gray weathering that makes teak look old and neglected.
The products we use are designed for the constant moisture and salt exposure that teak experiences on boats. Regular furniture cleaners or automotive products can actually damage teak by stripping too many natural oils or leaving residues that attract dirt.
Moisture control and mold remediation start with proper cleaning and treatment of all interior surfaces. We use antimicrobial treatments specifically designed for marine environments where humidity and moisture are constant concerns.
First, we thoroughly clean and dry all interior surfaces, paying special attention to areas where moisture typically accumulates—behind cushions, in storage compartments, and around through-hulls. Then we apply treatments that inhibit mold growth and control moisture absorption.
We also treat fabrics, carpeting, and upholstery with marine-grade protectants that resist moisture absorption and make future cleaning easier. Proper ventilation recommendations are part of our service—many mold problems develop because boat owners don’t understand how moisture moves through their vessel’s interior spaces.
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