The Yacht Lab THE YACHT LAB
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SALISH SEA MOBILE DETAILING · VICTORIA → DESOLATION SOUND

Your cruise plan already has a route. We're already on it.

The Yacht Lab meets yachts transiting the Salish Sea — from Victoria and Nanaimo, up through the Gulf Islands to the Discovery Islands — for detailing that fits the itinerary, not the other way around.
THE PROOF

Premium Boat Detailing Results from Nanaimo's Yacht Care Specialists

Explore recent boat detailing, gelcoat restoration, ceramic coating, and yacht maintenance projects completed throughout Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.
RECENT WORK · 19 PROJECTS
THE SERVICE LINES

Three ways we support a boat underway

Underway Care
SERVICE 01 — UNDERWAY CARE

Underway Care

Wash-downs and interior resets timed to your stop — built for boats that are here for a night or two, not a season.

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  • + Full exterior wash & salt rinse
  • + Interior reset — galley, heads, guest areas
  • + Deck & cockpit detail
  • + Scheduled around your arrival and departure times
Tender & Toy Detailing
SERVICE 02 — TENDER & TOY DETAILING

Tender & Toy Detailing

In-depth polish and wax for the tender, chase boat, and water toys — the vessels taking the daily wear the mothership doesn't.

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  • + Full wash, cut & polish
  • + Sealant or wax protection
  • + Vinyl, canvas & non-skid deep clean
  • + Hardware & stainless polish
Superyacht Correction & Coating
SERVICE 03 — SUPERYACHT CORRECTION & COATING CERTIFIED INSTALLER

Superyacht Correction & Coating

Full multi-stage correction on the primary vessel, finished with a certified Starke sealant or ceramic system — scoped for larger hulls and topsides.

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  • + Multi-stage cut & polish correction
  • + Hull, topsides & hardware
  • + Starke SiO2 sealant or certified ceramic coating
  • + Multi-day jobs scheduled around a haul-out or layover window
COVERAGE

Where we meet you

CRUISE CORRIDOR

Victoria to Desolation Sound

The route most northbound and southbound boats already run — we're positioned along it.

STANDARD NOTICE 48–72 HRS
RUSH / SAME-DAY ASK
FLEET & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS

Multi-vessel & season accounts

For management companies and captains running the same waters every season — a standing arrangement saves everyone the back-and-forth.

  • + Priority scheduling across the fleet
  • + Direct invoicing to management company or crew card
  • + One point of contact for every vessel
  • + Season-ahead booking for known routes
Direct line · +1 (236) 558-3098
SPECIALTY SERVICES

Add-ons for boats underway

Add to any service, or book on their own during a scheduled stop.
ADD-ON

Stainless & Hardware Polish

Rails, cleats, and fittings hand-polished to remove pitting and restore shine.

ADD-ON

Glass & Window Ceramic

Polished clarity plus a hydrophobic ceramic layer for rain and salt spray.

ADD-ON

Canvas Clean & Waterproof

Deep clean and re-proof biminis, dodgers, and covers against UV and salt.

ADD-ON

Decal Print & Install

Custom name, hailport, or logo decals, designed and installed on-site.

QUOTED INDIVIDUALLY

Gelcoat Sanding & Repair

Wet-sanding and repair work for deeper damage — scoped and quoted per job.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions from captains & crew

01 What if my boat needs more work than the package covers?

Every job starts with a test spot. If it shows more correction is needed than the selected package includes, we quote the additional steps and confirm with you before continuing — never a surprise on the invoice.

02 What's the difference between Foundation, Elite, and Ceramic?

Foundation is a light polish and sealant for boats already in decent shape. Elite and Ceramic both include full cut-and-polish correction — they differ in the protective topcoat and how long it lasts.

03 How do I know which package is right for my boat?

Send a few photos or book a walkthrough. Oxidation level, prior maintenance, and how the boat is stored all factor in — we'll recommend a starting point, confirmed after the test spot.

04 How long does the protection last?

A marine sealant typically holds through a season. Starke SiO2 sealant extends that further. Certified ceramic coating offers multi-year protection — ask about our maintenance programs to extend any of these.

05 Do you come to my marina or mooring?

Yes — we are fully mobile across Nanaimo, Parksville, Comox, Campbell River, Cowichan, and Sidney/Victoria.

06 Can I book topside work without the hull, or vice versa?

Yes, either is available on its own. Booking both together in one visit qualifies for a bundled rate.

Not sure which package is right for your boat? We are here to offer expert advice and help you make the best choice. Because every boat is different, we quote after seeing the vessel — either in person or from photos and video you send us.

ONE REQUEST · ONE FORM

Send us your route and your dates.

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
  1. 01
    Send photos or book a dockside visit

    Make, length, home marina, and a few photos of the hull and topsides.

  2. 02
    We assess condition and scope

    Oxidation level, previous coatings, access, and whether the work is mobile or indoor.

  3. 03
    You get a written quote and a date

    Fixed scope, priority booking for maintenance-fleet vessels.

  4. NO PRICES ONLINE — MARINE WORK IS QUOTED PER FOOT, PER CONDITION.

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