Boat Detailing & Cleaning in Kentucky
Browsing all marine service providers in Kentucky. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full Kentucky 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 Kentucky
No exact detailing matches yet — these are the major marine shops in Kentucky.
KY Boats LLC
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
3002 Simpson Lane, Richmond, KY 40475
+1-859-353-8138Website
Ruble's Prop Shop
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
11990 Boat Dock Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065
+1-502-234-0893
Happy Holiday Travel Inc
UnverifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
KY
Kamp Kennedy Marina
VerifiedMarina
4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster, KY 40444
+1-859-548-2002Website
Nu Plaza Yacht Club
VerifiedMarina
5036 Old Henderson Road, Evansville, KY 47712
+1-812-423-0712Website
Peninsula Marina
VerifiedMarina
KY
+12706462223Website
Smugglers Cove
VerifiedMarina
1147 US 42 W, Warsaw, KY 41095
+1 859-567-7601
Aquaramp Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Benson Marina/ Bar and Grill
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Burnside Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Burnside Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
Dale Hollow State Park Marina
UnverifiedMarina
KY
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.