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Boat Spa & Maintenance
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items This is our go-to guide for keeping the boat in showroom condition. Year-round care extends the life of the engine, seats, and more. Check out our favorite products below.
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Boat Cleaning Supplies
Maintain Route Maintenance
Polishing and Wax That Boat
Care for Your Upholstery Care
Seasonal Prep & Storage
Boat Cleaning Supplies
Here are some of my favorite boat cleaning supplies.
I’ve been using this bubble-gum-scented soap for our boat, and it’s a total game-changer. The foam cannon produces thick, clingy suds that lubricate every inch of my paint, effortlessly lifting away dirt and grime without ever stripping my existing w...
Platinum Wash - Detailer Grade Soap
This is my go-to boat deck cleaner—just a little goes a long way. It rinses off completely, leaves a slip-resistant surface, and despite not being a stain-blocking coating, it’s kept my deck looking fresh since day one.
STAR BRITE Non-Skid Deck Cleaner & Protectant
Better Boat is a family-owned, USA-made hull cleaner that melts away rust, black streaks, and lime scale in minutes, no scrubbing needed. Just spray, wait, rinse, and watch your fiberglass or gelcoat shine like new.
Fiberglass Boat Hull Cleaner & Stain Remover
Star brite’s USA-made, oxalic-acid hull cleaner instantly dissolves rust, fish blood, grass stains, and scum lines on fiberglass and painted surfaces—fast, safe, and spotlessly showroom-ready.
STAR BRITE Instant Hull Cleaner - Stains & Grime
Sturdy two-sided brush—stiff bristles power through grime (even boat hulls) and the soft side won’t harm finishes. Just be aware: some heads don’t fit poles well, and the extendable handle can slip, so value varies.
STAR BRITE Telescoping Deck Brush Kit
Perfect for my new big boat—its head fits a 5-gal bucket, the stiff bristles power through grime, and the extendable handle reaches every corner. I’ll be using this nonstop.
Shurhold 6" Polystyrene Medium Bristle Deck Brush
I’ve been using this scrubber on my pontoon and teak furniture—its comfy handle makes reaching small crevices a breeze, and it cleans thoroughly without damage. Mine’s held up great, but I’ve heard of a few breaking after just minutes, so durability ...
STAR BRITE Multi-Texture Scrubber Pads with Grip
I love how this cleaning kit tucks neatly into its travel bag—it holds every supply I need and makes a fantastic gift for fellow boat owners. The value and cleaning power are spot-on, but I’m not crazy about the collapsible bucket design. It buckled ...
Boat & Car Wash Sponges, Microfiber Kit
I received my StarBrite Total Boat Cleaning Kit. Everything works exactly like I’ve come to expect from StarBrite, and I love that it all stows neatly back in the bucket. I’d definitely recommend this kit to any boat owner.
STAR BRITE Boat Care Kit with Vinyl Bucket
This cleaner literally brought my all-white boat interior back to life—no heavy scrubbing required. I just sprayed until everything was wet, let it sit for five minutes, then rinsed. All the black spots vanished and the vinyl is pure white again! I w...
Marine 31 Mildew Stain Remover & Cleaner
The mold remover tackles black mold and mildew on everything from canvas and vinyl to ceilings in about five minutes—no scrubbing or wiping needed. Users praise its powerful, spray-and-go formula for restoring surfaces to like-new condition, though s...
STAR BRITE Pro Mold & Mildew Stain Remover
Maintain Route Maintenance
Keeping up with maintenance on our boat is crucial to ensure it runs smoothly year after year.
SmartHive Connect Queen I’ve used this for the last two boating seasons and it delivers every time. I spray it when I pull the boat from storage, after my pre-launch chores, and again mid-season. It smells great without lingering in the bilge or cabi...
STAR BRITE Super Orange Citrus Bilge Cleaner
SmartHive Connect Queen I’ve been using these oil pads for every oil change, and they’re fantastic—soaking up oil and diesel drips instantly and performing just like the premium brands. Cleanup is a breeze, thanks to their water-repellent, sturdy bui...
STAR BRITE Oil Absorbent Sheets - Fuel & Grease Cleaner
On my boat, this cleaner blasts oil and grease, rinses off easily, and leaves the engine bay looking brand-new.
Griot's Garage Engine Cleaner for Vehicles
Seafoam Marine Pro cleans and lubricates your entire fuel system, boosting performance and reliability on the water. Safe for all 2- and 4-stroke gasoline marine engines—both inboard and outboard.
Sea Foam Marine Pro Fuel Treatment for Marine Engines, 20 oz
Polishing and Wax That Boat
Keep your boat shining with our recommendations. We love a clean shiny boat.
This high-quality wax delivers a brilliant shine and stands up to saltwater really well. It spreads on easily and wipes off without leaving water spots—though you may need a bit of elbow grease to remove it fully. Overall, it’s worth the price for la...
Collinite 885 Fleetwax Marine & RV Wax 12oz
This polymer sealant applies like a polish but goes on cream-white, so no worries about dye stains. Safe for gel coat, paint, and metal surfaces. For best results, use a random orbital polisher—the orbital action maximizes its cleaning and sealing po...
Starke Revolution 16oz | Marine Cleaner Wax
I've trusted Meguiar's on my cars for years, and it works just as well on my boat. After using it on my hull this season, I'm impressed with the results—the finish looks professional-grade. This product delivers exactly what I expect from the Meguiar...
Meguiar's Marine/RV Once Step Cleaner Wax 16oz
We've been using 303 Marine products for years and they've never let us down. Consistently great performance!
303 Marine Quick Wax - 90 Days Protection - 32oz
Care for Your Upholstery Care
It's not easy keeping up with the upholstery on boats. But these are my top favorites I had to share with you.
I used this cleaner on my vinyl boat seats and it blasted away dirt, grime and mildew—my seats look like new. It’s super easy to work in with a toothbrush and microfiber towel, but I did notice it couldn’t budge mold spots, so I’m not convinced it’s ...
STAR BRITE Ultimate Vinyl Clean Spray 32 OZ
Used this 303 cleaner on our boat and kayaks—made scratches less visible and really brought back the color and shine. Just apply in the shade and don't overdo it to avoid streaks. Great results with minimal effort!
303 Marine Clear Cleaner - Vinyl & Plastics 32oz
Babe's Seat Soap tackles dirt, scum, and suntan oil on vinyl, plastic, and leather without drying them out. Its conditioning formula is built for harsh marine conditions and actually enhances surfaces while cleaning.
Babe's Seat Soap Upholstery Cleaner
Works amazing, we have bought this several times.
Meguiar's Extreme Marine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant 32oz
Protects vinyl surfaces to help prevent weathering and drying of new vinyl. Adds shine to older vinyl.
Vinyl Protectant, 22oz.
Seasonal Prep & Storage
Keep up with your important papers and electronic documents with these great options.
Store your marine gear safely in the Sheffield Marine Storage Box. Its rugged design, compression‐seal lid, and rubber gasket keep dust and moisture out.
Sheffield Marine Storage Box | Academy
This 32" x 15" boat storage bag has two pockets for your wallet, fishing tackle, sunscreen, rain gear and more. With nine mounting holes and included elastic rings, it installs quickly and stays securely in place.
YUSOVE Boat Seat Mesh Storage Bag with Elastic Ring
Toadfish hits another home run with this clever pouch. I’ve long trusted their gear, and this one’s perfect for fishing, canoeing, or any water outing—keeping your phone, wallet, keys, and meds safe and dry.
Toadfish Drybox Waterproof IPX7 Sealed
We use this to winterize our sprayers in the T-top of our boat for the winter.
-50°F Marine & RV Water System Glycol/Alcohol Antifreeze, Gallon
