GOOGLE REVIEW
"On a last minute, contacted Bailey at Wave Wash who was able to squeeze us in for a spring clean and polish while boat was on the hard. Very impressed with service and end result! Thanks again to Bailey and Rob!"
ABOUT US · NANAIMO, BC
Helping boat owners rediscover perfection, one detail at a time.
We understand the importance of maintaining your boat's exterior and interior. Stepping back and getting that immense sense of pride when your vessel is looking its best is why we do it.
FOUNDER · BAILEY ALEXANDER MAY
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Why we started The Yacht Lab
The Yacht Lab is a premium yacht detailing and boat care company based in Nanaimo, BC, serving boat owners across Vancouver Island and the Pacific Northwest. We specialize in professional boat detailing, gelcoat restoration, ceramic coatings, and long-term vessel maintenance designed to protect your investment and keep your boat looking its best.
Founded by Bailey May, The Yacht Lab was built on a passion for craftsmanship, exceptional service, and a commitment to raising the standard of marine detailing on the West Coast. From fishing boats and family cruisers to luxury yachts, we provide tailored solutions that deliver lasting results in the demanding marine environment.
As British Columbia's certified installer of Starke Yacht Care ceramic coatings, we combine industry-leading products with proven techniques to restore, protect, and maintain vessels of all sizes.
- BASE
- NANAIMO, BC
- SERVICE MODEL
- MOBILE + INDOOR
- CERTIFICATION
- STARKE · SOLE IN BC
Your vessel deserves expert care. That's what we deliver.
CERT. VERIFIED
THE CREDENTIAL
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The only certified Starke Yacht Care installer in British Columbia
Certification means trained, audited application to the manufacturer's standard — not a bottle bought online. It is why we can put a coating on a hull that stays in the water through a BC winter and stand behind it. There is one certified installer in this province and this is it.
SERVICE AREA
Check your marina
Nanaimo, the Harbour City — and we come to you
Home base is Nanaimo. We work at marinas and boatyards including Stones Boatyard and Newcastle Marina, and use a shared premium indoor facility at Dreamers Marine for coating and correction work that needs a controlled environment.
TOWN
MARINAS WE WORK AT
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Nanaimo VIEW PORT →STONES BOATYARD · NEWCASTLE MARINA · DREAMERS MARINE
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Ladysmith LADYSMITH MARINA · MAÑANA RESORT & MARINA
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Campbell River VIEW PORT →DISCOVERY HARBOUR MARINA · FISHERMAN'S WHARF
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Port Alberni VIEW PORT →HARBOUR QUAY MARINA · CHINA CREEK MARINA
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Victoria VIEW PORT →VICTORIA HARBOUR · OAK BAY MARINA
REVIEWS
Owners we work for
Direct feedback from commercial operators, private yacht owners, and transient mariners cruising the Salish Sea.
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REPEAT & FLEET OWNERS
CLIENT TO SUPPLY
Owners on a maintenance schedule year over year.
RESPONSE TIME
WITHIN 24 HRS
Every quote request, peak season included.
ONE REQUEST · ONE FORM
info@theyachtlab.ca · REPLY WITHIN 24 HOURS
Why wait any longer? We are ready to make your boat shine.
Every hull is different, so we quote after seeing the vessel — either dockside or from photos and video you send us. One form, straight to us.
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
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Send photos or book a dockside visit
Make, length, home marina, and a few photos of the hull and topsides.
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We assess condition and scope
Oxidation level, previous coatings, access, and whether the work is mobile or indoor.
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You get a written quote and a date
Fixed scope, priority booking for maintenance-fleet vessels.
NO PRICES ONLINE — MARINE WORK IS QUOTED PER FOOT, PER CONDITION.