Boat Washing at Dock side

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rick56

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Does anyone out there have experience washing private and or commercial boats at docks?

If so:
What chemicles if any did you use (sodium percarbonate, example)?
How did you determine your rate?
Did you wash only the deck or include the sides above the waterline?
What issues may come up washing boats?

I haven't wash any boats yet but live in an area with many harbors. I'm researching at this time. I need to make a trip down to the harbors and ask questions.

Your help is appreciated.

Rick N.
 
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hi rick do a search for"rob smith"at the top of the page , might be of some use to you.

paul.
 
See us hood cleaners thought this for truck fleets-now we can add boats and docks. I love it.

David:D ;) :p
 
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The first time I picked up a powerwasher was in 1988. I found myself in the middle of a marina surrounded by dirty boats and determined to make a fortune. . .We wash wood now.

That's not to say that a person can't make good money cleaning boats. It's out there, you just don't get to it by means of a pressure washer. Due to environmental issues, you are limited in what types of cleaners you can use. I found the pressure washer to be ineffective at removing the grime on fiberglass boats. Because the cleaners that were available had very little film cutting capability the majority of the cleaning was done with a bucket and brush.

Depending on the type of service you offer the price varies. A simple weekly wash might demand as little as $1.50 per foot. A full detail including wax application may be as high $8.00 per foot. I liken boat detailing to house cleaning as there is a strong janitorial aspect to it.

I would be more than happy to answer any specific questions you have. I still remember the names of most of the cleaners I used. Some were common, some very specialized. Feel free to give me a call in the office if I can help.

Best of Luck

Russell Cissell
 
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