Q:
I am planning a cruise and would like to schedule the cleaning and waxing my boat. Will you be able
to complete it in time?
A:
Yes, if you schedule it in a timely fashion. The busy season starts in March
and goes to September. I suggest
scheduling the work with some leeway if possible, to allow for bad weather,
unless you keep your boat in a shelter.
Q:
Can you wax my boat at my moorage slip or do you prefer to do it at a boatyard?
A: We can clean, wash and wax most boats from
the rub rail up at their slip, provided we have access to fresh water and an
electrical outlet. We may be able to wax
from the waterline up, depending on the height of the dock and size of boat.
If I am waxing from the waterline up, it may be necessary for you to turn
your boat around after we complete one side. It is usually faster to work on
boats located at boat yards and storage facilities.
Q:
How long does it take to wax a boat?
A: The average 30 ft boat in near new condition
will take approximately one and a half
days to wax from the water line
up. The length, beam and height of a yacht will ultimately determine the exact
length of time needed to complete the work.
Q:
Do you charge by the hour or by the foot?
A:
I charge by the foot for most boats. When working with heavily oxidized
surfaces, I will charge by the hour.
Once I have inspected the boat, I
should be able to quote a price per foot
for completing the service.
Q:
Do you guarantee your work?
A:
Yes, I do guarantee all the work which I have been contracted to do. Our
business is built on integrity and excellence. We provide all my customers with a reliable high quality service utilizing a checklist to create a digital record of before and after pictures of
all the boats and yachts we work on. These pictures are available for your
reference and will be emailed to you upon completion of our contract. We will also recommend a maintenance schedule
with photos of problem spots should we discover any, to help prevent
expensive future repairs.
Q:
What type of products do you use?
A: We use premium marine grade products for all the surfaces on your boat. Washing
and cleaning can usually be done with biodegradable and environmentally safe products. We use low impact cleaners to start with and
move to more aggressive cleaners depending on the surfaces we are working
on. Some brand names we use are 3M,
Starbrite, Meguiar's, and Collinite, which have proven to be effective and are
highly recommended by well known publications such as Practical Sailor.
Q:
Do you use a buffer when waxing?
A:
When applying a premium wax to a new or near new finish, we will usually apply
the wax by hand and may use an orbital buffer for maximum protection. Hand waxing
is done in areas the buffer cannot reach.
The action of buffing by hand or with the right type of buffer ensures the wax seals the surface, providing maximum
protection.
Q:
If I have some small marine repairs can you help me find a skilled worker to
complete the work?
A:
Finding someone to complete small repairs without charging an arm and a leg is
challenging because maintenance companies and boat yards want the larger
contracts due to their labour and overhead costs. If they are small repairs, we have marine
handymen who may be able to service your needs at a very competitive price.
Please contact us for more information about this service.
Q:
If I want to do some of the detailing myself, can I work with you?
A:
Certainly. We can show you the best techniques to use for some of the more
difficult tasks. Please send us an email or call us and we can set up a
schedule.
Q:
Which type of wax is better, paste or liquid?
A:
A premium paste wax provides a more durable finish resulting in longer lasting
protection.
There
are also some excellent liquid waxes which contain relatively high
concentrations of natural carnauba wax, plus polymers and UV inhibitors. These
provide a reasonably durable finish and are much faster to apply.
Q: How do
I obtain a quote?
A: Either phone or email us so we can arrange a
time to meet at your boat to complete an inspection and discuss the work
that you want to have done. Once we have
a complete list, we will phone or email the estimate to you, whichever you
prefer.Email: Premier Yacht Maintenance
Let us make your yacht sparkle, so you
can enjoy more time boating!
In the water or out, anywhere in the Lower Mainland
Just give us a call and we'll be there for you!
604.831.3869