Boat Detailing Cost Calculator
Cleaning and wax cost from boat length and condition.
Inputs
Results
Total detailing cost
$1,038.18
≈ 8 pairs of sneakers
Exterior wash & wax$572.00
Interior detail$371.80
Canvas / Eisenglass$0.00
Metal polishing$0.00
Estimated labor (hours)9.8
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Boat length (ft), Hull Condition, and Good (light wash & wax).
- Set Fair (oxidation removal), Poor (heavy compound/restoration), and Interior detail (0=no, 1=yes).
- Adjust Canvas / Eisenglass (0=no, 1=yes), Metal polish (0=no, 1=yes) as needed.
- Review the Total detailing cost ($) result.
- Use Exterior wash & wax ($) and Interior detail ($) to inform your decision.
How the result changes with Boat length (ft)
| Boat length (ft) | Total detailing cost |
|---|---|
| 29 | $1,157.97 |
| 77 | $3,074.61 |
| 134 | $5,350.62 |
| 181 | $7,227.33 |
What each input means
- Boat length (ft)
- Overall length of the vessel.
- Hull Condition
- Current condition of the hull gelcoat.
- Interior detail (0=no, 1=yes)
- Clean upholstery, carpet, cabin, head, galley.
- Canvas / Eisenglass (0=no, 1=yes)
- Clean and protect canvas tops, enclosures, and Eisenglass windows.
- Metal polish (0=no, 1=yes)
- Polish stainless steel rails, cleats, and hardware.
What each result means
- Total detailing cost
- All-in cost including labor and products.
- Exterior wash & wax
- Hull, topsides, and deck cleaning/polishing.
- Interior detail
- Cabin, upholstery, and interior surfaces.
- Canvas / Eisenglass
- Canvas and clear vinyl cleaning and protection.
- Metal polishing
- Stainless steel and aluminum hardware polishing.
- Estimated labor (hours)
- Approximate time a professional detailer will spend.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersBoat length (ft) = 26, Hull Condition = 1, Interior detail (0=no, 1=yes) = 1, Canvas / Eisenglass (0=no, 1=yes) = 0 = 5 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total detailing costTotal detailing cost = subtotal + productCost1038.18 = $1,038.18
- Calculate Exterior wash & waxExterior wash & wax = boatLength * ratePerFoot572 = $572
- Calculate Interior detail371.8 = $371.8
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