Boat Detailing & Cleaning in District of Columbia
Browsing all marine service providers in District of Columbia. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
No exact detailing matches yet — these are the major marine shops in District of Columbia.
The Yards Marina
VerifiedMarina · Repair services
1492 4th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
+1 202-484-0309Website
Capital Cove Marina
VerifiedMarina
90 Giovannoli Street Southwest, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC 20032
+1 202-767-5424Website
James Creek Marina
VerifiedMarina
DC
+1 202-554-8844Website
Capitol Yacht Club
VerifiedMarina
DC
+1 202-488-8110
Eastern Powerboat Club
VerifiedMarina
DC
+1 202-543-5890
Washington Marina Company
VerifiedMarina
DC
+1 202-554-0222
Washington Yacht Club
VerifiedMarina
DC
+1 202-543-2027
Columbia Island Marina
VerifiedMarina
DC
Website
District Yacht Club
VerifiedMarina
DC
Website
Washington Sailing Marina
VerifiedMarina
DC
Website
Seafarer's Yacht Club
UnverifiedMarina
DC
The Wharf Marina
UnverifiedMarina
650 Wharf Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024
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.