Boat Mate - Boat Valeting and Boat Cleaning for the River Thames, Hamble, Portsmouth & Chichester

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Boat Cleaning

An essential way to maintain the value of the boat and to keep the boat looking good all year round.

Boat Cleaning Services Available

• Regular wash offs and monthly contracts
• Teak renovation
• Vinyl brightening
• Machine polishing
• Interior carpet and upholstery cleaning

Boat Cleaning Prices

Price between £3 and £6 per foot

Boat Maintenance

As well as the full cosmetic boat maintenance – Boat Mate also offers below deck assistance and general repairs around the boat.

Boat Maintenance Services Available

• Gelcoat repairs
• Fix it' lists
• Antifouling
• Anode replacement
• Organising annual lift and engine servicing
• Shrink wrapping

Boat Maintenance Prices

Prices available on request.

Machine Polishing

If the boat is dull or oxidized then the boat needs to be machine polished to get the best finish. A compound is applied by machine, followed by a lighter finishing material also by machine to give a mirror finish. The boat is then protected with a performance wax which will make the boat look sensational as well as protecting it.

Machine Polishing Services Available

• full external clean
• full machine polish of the hull, superstructure or both
• application of boat wax to seal and protect the finish

Machine Polishing Prices

Price between £12 and £25 per foot.

Varnishing

Boat Mate has the ability to restore old woodwork. Whether or not you have rails or masts that need doing – we can strip there back and restore them to their former glory.

Varnishing Features of Service

• Removal of old varnish
• Preparation of wood work
• Application of several coats of your chosen varnish
• Replacement of items on vessel

Varnishing Prices

Prices from £150.

Marine Flooring

Boat Mate is now in partnership with the largest marine flooring company in the UK. We are now able to supply and fit the following types of flooring:

• DECKadence
• DECKIT
• Tek Dek
• Permateak
• Treadmaster

Teak Renovation

Old weathered teak can make the boat look much older that it is. We can renovate and seal the teak to not only make it look new but to protect it and keep it looking sensational.

Teak Renovation Features of Service

• Assessment of teak to understand the level of chemical required.
• Application of specialist teak products
• Entire area resealed with specialist sealer

Teak Renovation Prices

Prices from £100.

For Sale Preparation and Brokerage

If you are selling your boat then this service is essential. Boat Mate will make an assessment of the boat and tell you what we think needs to be done for the boat to look great on the pontoon for potential buyers. We will also put you in touch with the best local boat broker

For Sale Preparation Services Include

• Full clean inside and outside
• Carpet treatment and cabin deodorizing
• Cockpit and canopy clean
• Teak treatment
• Machine polishing and waxing where necessary

For Sale Preparation Prices

Prices from £150.

Antifouling & Anode Change

Replacing antifoul and anodes regularly is crucial for the protection and performance of the boat. Boat Mate has the knowledge and experience to make sure that this job is organised and carried out to the highest standard.

Antifouling & Anode Change Features of Service

• Arrange delivery of boat to lift out or dry dock
• Lift of vessel
• Pressure wash hull
• Strip back old antifoul(if necessary)
• Removal of old anodes
• Apply new antifoul
• Replace anodes

Antifouling & Anode Change Prices

Price between £10 and £20 per foot.

Skipper Services & Tuition

Boat mate has some of the best RYA skippers in the industry looking to assist you, whatever your requirement.

Skipper Services & Tuition Available

• Domestic or international delivery
• Tuition
• One off days out
• Systems training

Skipper Services & Tuition Prices

Prices available on request.

 

Testimonials

"I have no hesitation in recommending Boat Mate for any size of boat. Their machine polishing, teak treatment, boat cleaning and boat management is simply first class."

- Sales Director– Camper & Nicholson's International

"Boat Mate are thorough, knowledgeable and always very willing to help resolve anything. I'd thoroughly recommend them to any boat owner."

- Le Onde – Bray Marina

"Boat Mate ensure the boat is looked after to the highest standard. Used for over 2 years and has never let us down"

- Lillitoy – Chelsea Harbour