Boat detailing, bottom paint and hull restoration in the Upper Keys
Dapper Marine washes, details, buffs and bottom-paints boats from our shop in Tavernier, for owners from Key Largo to Marathon. We maintain them so you can enjoy them.
- Free quotes
- Shop on US-1 in Tavernier
- New: Borophene ceramic coating
Everything to keep a boat looking right
From the weekly washdown to a full bottom job, each service has its own page with what's included.
Boat Wash & Washdowns
Routine washes and post-trip washdowns that get salt off before it sets.
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Full Boat Detail
Inside and out: hull, deck, vinyl, stainless and glass, finished with protection.
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Bottom Paint
Hull cleaned, sanded and prepped, then marine antifouling paint. Any color.
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Hull Buff & Wax
Machine buffing for gloss, then marine wax for UV and salt protection.
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Oxidation Removal
Multi-stage polishing that brings faded, chalky gelcoat back to color.
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Cushion Cleaning
Mildew, stains and salt out of cushions and vinyl, then treated and protected.
Learn moreNanoPro Borophene ceramic coating and Liquid PPF
Wax wears off in a few months of Keys sun. A ceramic coating bonds to the surface and keeps protecting long after wax would be gone. Liquid PPF adds a flexible protective film on top of that, without cutting or wrapping.
- NanoPro Borophene: a one-layer ceramic coating NanoPro sells to approved installers
- Water beads and sheets off, so salt and grime rinse away easier
- A harder, glossier layer between your finish and the sun
Bottom paint, done right from the prep up
This Boston Whaler came in with its old bottom paint flaking off. We took the loose paint off, prepped the hull and put on a fresh, even coat.
About bottom painting
BeforeAfterWhy boat owners choose Dapper Marine
- Marine detailing specialists. Boats are all we do: washes, details, bottom paint and restoration.
- Quality products and equipment. Marine-grade paints, compounds and coatings, now including NanoPro Borophene.
- Reliable scheduling and communication. You'll know when we're coming and when the boat is ready.
- Made for Keys conditions. Sun, salt and warm water year-round. We work in it every day.
From first call to back on the water
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Call, text or send the form
Tell us the boat, where it's kept and what it needs. A couple of photos help us quote faster.
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Get a straight quote
We'll look at the boat or the photos and tell you what it needs, and what it doesn't.
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We do the work
Washes, details, bottom jobs and coatings, done carefully and on the schedule we agreed.
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Enjoy the boat
We maintain them so you can enjoy them. Ask about keeping it that way with regular care.
Serving the Upper Florida Keys
Our shop is at 90800 Overseas Hwy, Barn 5 in Tavernier, right on US-1. We work on boats throughout the Upper Keys, including:
- Tavernier
- Key Largo
- Islamorada
- Marathon
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Bottom jobs, details and before-and-afters as they come off the stands.
Get a free quote
Tell us about the boat and what it needs. The fastest way to a price is a call or a text with a couple of photos.
305-852-8335- Call or text, whichever is easier
- Shop at 90800 Overseas Hwy, Barn 5, Tavernier
- Serving Tavernier, Key Largo, Islamorada and Marathon
Request a free quote
Send the details and we'll get back to you. You can text photos once we're in touch.